RIDE Driver ET

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Hybrid Designs PLC · com.multibrains.taxi.driver.ridepassengeret

5.0 out of 5 (1 rating) 500K+ downloads v1.48.09 60.4 MB Android 8.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.48.09 (219159)
Updated: Sep 24, 2026 (14 days ago)
APK size: 60.4 MB
Requires: Android 8.0+ (API 26)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Travel & Local (app)
Listed since: Feb 25, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 28 (6 sensitive)
Website: ride8294.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

RIDE Driver ET is an app by Hybrid Designs PLC in the Travel & Local category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 0.43.21, the APK grew from 15.5 MB to 60.4 MB and the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 8.0. It asks for 28 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and call phone. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.48.08. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v1.48.09

In this release, we've made minor UX improvements, technical updates, and bug fixes.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

RIDE is the #1 transport hailing and booking platform in Ethiopia. You can call our dispatch center at 8294/taxi, or use RIDE FREE Passenger App to book/hail your next trip on the streets of Addis Ababa. NO surge pricing. Whether you need a ride to/from the airport, or a quick taxi service to get there on time, RIDE is the fastest and safest option in town. A pool of vehicles are on standby, on every corner, to service your needs, 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week, including Holidays. Are you a tourist in Addis Ababa? You can pre-book a RIDE days ahead. A well-vetted RIDE member driver arrives outside your stay, on time for a pickup. Instead of waiting on a hotel shuttle to fill up, you can use RIDE Passenger App to get a cab in minutes from anywhere in Addis Ababa. You’ll feel safe and accomplished by the day’s end, because our drivers are keen to your absolute convenience. Booking or hailing a taxi on RIDE is so simple: - Set your initial location on a map - Set your destination location on a map - Set the payment and booking schedule, and confirm. No worries, drivers accept cash. - A nearby driver calls you after accepting the order to verify your exact location - You can also see the driver’s picture, vehicle license plate and side numbers, and a brief info on the driver. After completing a trip, you can request a paper-based receipt, or review our e-receipt sent out to your email automatically, upon payment confirmation. How do we elevate your experience? If you have a special occasion or want to sign up for a monthly billable corporate account, you can call our dispatch center to get a full assistance. Want to email us? [email protected]

Version history

6 versions are listed, going back to v0.43.21. New versions arrive here every few months. Since v0.48.01 it requires Android 8.0+.

v1.48.09 LATEST Sep 24, 2026 60.4 MB TRUSTED v1.48.08 Sep 1, 2026 55.3 MB TRUSTED v0.48.06 Jul 22, 2026 55 MB TRUSTED v0.48.01 Feb 6, 2026 18.9 MB TRUSTED v0.45.07 Nov 29, 2025 16.3 MB TRUSTED

All 6 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 24, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Multi Brains LLC” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Sep 24, 2026
Validated against Google Play Sep 24, 2026
Signed byCN=Igor Zubchenok, OU=TaxiStartup, O=Multi Brains LLC, L=Minsk, ST=Minsk, C=BY
Signing certificate (SHA-1)A3:11:A8:8F:74:BE:54:0E:38:9D:AF:73:77:A9:43:D1:00:C5:12:AF
File MD56033501dc42cef6c01b286729f358cfc
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (28)

RIDE Driver ET requests 28 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Call phone Sensitive android.permission.CALL_PHONE
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices custom audience android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Commondata get common data (custom) com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Flashlight android.permission.FLASHLIGHT
Foreground service location android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) com.multibrains.taxi.driver.ridepassengeret.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Mapsagent read app info (custom) com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
Use component (custom) com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT
Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Location android.hardware.location
GPS android.hardware.location.gps
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

RIDE Driver ET APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of RIDE Driver ET for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 8.0 or later. Version 0.45.07 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.0 and later. Get version 0.45.07 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the RIDE Driver ET APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 6033501dc42cef6c01b286729f358cfc.