Ryde Launches Six-Seater RydePET XL and Upgrades Pet Travel Features
RYDE•Ryde Group rolled out RydePET XL, a premium six-seater pet-friendly ride, to serve families, multi-pet trips and higher-value segments while boosting vehicle utilization. It also upgraded pet travel categories and trip visibility features to improve matching accuracy, expand ride availability and reduce cancellations.
1. RydePET XL Launch
Ryde introduced RydePET XL, a premium six-seat pet-friendly ride option designed for families, group travel and multi-pet scenarios. This larger-format service targets higher-value segments and aims to increase utilization of larger vehicles within the Ryde platform.
2. Pet Travel Classification System
The company implemented an improved classification system allowing riders to specify pet type and travel method, including carrier or leash options. This enhancement aims to deliver more accurate rider-driver matches and reduce trip cancellations related to pet travel requirements.
3. Expanded Booking Options
Ryde added new pet categories covering dogs, cats and other small pets to broaden booking accessibility. The wider selection enables riders to find suitable matches for diverse pet needs, supporting higher-frequency transactions in the pet mobility segment.
4. Driver Trip Visibility Enhancements
Drivers now receive detailed pet travel information before accepting trips, including pet type and accommodation details. Enhanced visibility is intended to improve acceptance decisions, increase transparency and support driver confidence in serving pet travel requests.
