In the third quarter of 2025, the leading carpooling and ridesharing apps in Italy showed varied performance metrics in terms of weekly downloads and active users. Here's a closer look at the top five apps.

Uber - Request a ride maintained a strong presence with weekly downloads peaking at approximately 60K in mid-July. Active users fluctuated, reaching a high of about 593K at the end of July, before stabilizing around 565K by the end of September.

Bolt: Request a Ride saw a gradual increase in downloads, hitting nearly 34K in mid-August. Active users mirrored this trend, peaking at around 302K in early August, and then slightly declining towards the end of the quarter.

Freenow by Lyft - taxi & more experienced a steady download rate, fluctuating between 10K and 13K weekly. Active user numbers dipped initially but saw a resurgence, ending the quarter with approximately 180K users.

Grab: Taxi Ride, Food Delivery had a notable spike in downloads in early August, reaching around 14K. Active users increased steadily, peaking at over 265K in early August and maintaining a strong presence throughout the quarter.

inDrive. Save on city rides showed consistent growth in downloads, reaching up to 8K by mid-August. Active users followed a similar upward trajectory, peaking at approximately 17K in mid-August.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic landscape of ridesharing in Italy. For more detailed analytics, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive data and insights.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025

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