Rakab ركب
Ride-Hailing & Mobility Platform
UAE ride-hailing built on 70% Wasil code reuse, with shared fleet for maximum driver utilization, dynamic pricing, and 5-min avg ETA target. Earn Nuqta coins on every ride.
70% Code Reuse + Shared Fleet + Ecosystem Coins + 5-min ETA
Executive Summary
Rakab (ركب - "ride" in Arabic) is a ride-hailing and mobility platform built for the Nuqta ecosystem. It reuses 70% of Wasil's codebase (shared driver app, navigation, payments, matching), shares a dual-use fleet with Wasil delivery for maximum driver utilization, and differentiates through Nuqta ecosystem integration (coins, NuqtaPay, BNPL, Hawil Card). Target: 5-minute average ETA with dynamic surge pricing (1.2-3.0x).
How Rakab Works
70% Wasil Code Reuse
Shared driver app, navigation, payments, matching engine, and rating system. Faster dev, lower cost.
Shared Fleet with Wasil
Drivers switch between rides and deliveries based on demand. 80-90% utilization vs 55-65% industry average.
Ecosystem Integration
Nuqta coins, NuqtaPay, Qist BNPL, Hawil Card, Safar airport, Eventora events. No competitor has this.
Price Comparison (AED)
| Route | Rakab | Uber | Careem | Taxi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Airport - Downtown | 75 | 95 | 90 | 120 |
| Dubai Mall - Marina Walk | 35 | 45 | 42 | 55 |
| JBR - Burj Khalifa | 25 | 32 | 30 | 40 |
| Business Bay - Palm Jumeirah | 45 | 58 | 55 | 70 |