Ride-Hailing across the Bronx, New York City Bronx, NYC
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Coming soon · Bronx

Ride-Hailing in the Bronx.

From Riverdale to Mott Haven, the Bronx is often the borough that gets skipped. Bobby is coming here the same as anywhere else.

From Riverdale down to a Yankees game or across to Throgs Neck, the Bronx gets stuck with long waits and no cars. Bobby is coming here with the same upfront, metered fares as every other borough.

Be first when Bobby opens for Ride-Hailing in the Bronx. No spam, just your launch invite.

The math, both ways

A flat $1 fee, whichever side you are on.

Here is how a Midtown to JFK ride works on Bobby, for the customer and for the driver. Drag the price to see it at any job size. Same flat fee, no percentage cut, ever.

$24

If you book it (customer)

Driver's price$24
Bobby fee+ $1
Card processingat cost
Price + Bobby fee$25

The driver keeps 100% of their price. Bobby's fee is a flat $1, never a percentage. Standard card processing is billed at cost, and your full total is shown before you confirm.

If you provide it (driver)

Your price$24
Bobby's cut from you$0
You keep$24

A typical 25% app would take $6 of this job. On Bobby, all $24 stays yours.

What you keep as a driver, side by side

On Bobby
100%

You keep all $24. No percentage, ever. The flat $1 fee is the customer's, added on top.

A typical 25% app
75%

They take $6 out of this one job. You keep just three quarters of your own work.

Example only, not a quote. Drivers set their own price; the flat $1 fee is what stays fixed.

What you get

Everything, one flat fee.

  • The regulated TLC meter price, shown before you get in
  • Licensed, background-checked NYC TLC drivers at launch
  • Airport runs out to JFK and LaGuardia
  • Live tracking and card payment, right in the app
  • One flat $1 on top, no surge and no percentage skim
How it works

Three steps.

  1. Punch in pickup and drop-off

    Tell it where you are and where you are headed. The TLC-metered fare pops up before you confirm, so nothing is left to guess.

  2. Get a licensed driver nearby

    A background-checked TLC driver picks up the trip, and you watch the car come to you in real time.

  3. Ride, then pay in the app

    Pay by card with a tap when you arrive. The driver walks away with the whole fare, and Bobby keeps one dollar.

Questions, answered

Rides in the Bronx: FAQ

Which the Bronx neighborhoods will Bobby cover for Rides?
Bobby is launching Rides across the Bronx, including Riverdale, Pelham Bay, Fordham, the Grand Concourse, Mott Haven, Throgs Neck, and more. Join the launch list and you’ll be among the first to book when we go live in your neighborhood.
When is Bobby launching Rides in the Bronx?
Bobby is preparing for launch in New York City and finalizing the required registrations and licensing. Join the waitlist to be first when Rides goes live in the Bronx.
How is my fare figured out?
It comes straight off the regulated NYC TLC meter, and you see it before you confirm the ride. Standard card processing is billed at cost and shown right in your total. Bobby adds a flat $1 on top, never a percentage and never a surge multiplier. Your driver keeps 100% of the fare.
What about airport runs?
Yes. When Bobby launches, JFK and LaGuardia runs are covered, with the fare shown upfront. No sweating a surprise price on the way to your gate, or on the 1am ride home.
Are the drivers actually vetted?
Every driver holds a valid NYC TLC license and clears an identity and background check before taking a single trip. Two-way ratings keep the standard where it should be.
Can I ride right now?
Not yet. Bobby is getting the New York City launch ready and finishing the required TLC registrations and licensing. Join the launch list, and you will be among the first to ride when we go live near you.
Keep exploring

More Bobby in the Bronx.

Bronx neighborhood guide

Rides across Bronx, neighborhood by neighborhood.

A quick read on the corners of the Bronx where Bobby will mean getting around — what each neighborhood is known for, and what makes it worth knowing. Every one is different; here's the local lay of the land.

Riverdale, Bronx, New York City
Photo: Andre Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 4.0
Riverdale
01 · Bronx

Riverdale

A green, hilly, residential enclave that feels suburban while staying firmly in the city.

What you'll find here. Wave Hill's gardens and Hudson views, leafy streets of single-family homes, and the Van Cortlandt Park trails.

In Riverdale, Bobby means getting around — a flat $1 fee, and your driver keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Belmont (Arthur Avenue), Bronx, New York City
Photo: Leonard J. DeFrancisci · CC BY-SA 3.0
Belmont (Arthur Avenue)
02 · Bronx

Belmont (Arthur Avenue)

The Bronx's beloved "real Little Italy," a tight-knit neighborhood built around its food.

What you'll find here. Arthur Avenue's retail market, old-world salumerias, fresh pasta shops, bakeries and family-run trattorias.

In Belmont (Arthur Avenue), Bobby means getting around — a flat $1 fee, and your driver keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Fordham, Bronx, New York City
Photo: Deansfa · CC BY-SA 4.0
Fordham
03 · Bronx

Fordham

A busy, energetic center of the Bronx anchored by its university and one of the city's great shopping streets.

What you'll find here. Fordham University's Rose Hill campus, the Fordham Road shopping corridor, and the nearby Bronx Zoo and Botanical Garden.

In Fordham, Bobby means getting around — a flat $1 fee, and your driver keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Pelham Bay, Bronx, New York City
Photo: RoySmith · CC BY-SA 4.0
Pelham Bay
04 · Bronx

Pelham Bay

A calm, residential corner of the northeast Bronx wrapped around the city's largest park.

What you'll find here. Pelham Bay Park, Orchard Beach on the Long Island Sound, and quiet streets of family homes.

In Pelham Bay, Bobby means getting around — a flat $1 fee, and your driver keeps 100%. Join the launch list →

Neighborhood photos via Wikimedia Commons, under their respective Creative Commons / public-domain licenses.

Ardi Shita, Founder & CEO of Bobby
Written & reviewed by

Ardi Shita Founder & CEO, Bobby

Ardi founded Bobby to fix the gig economy in his own city. With a background in investment banking, M&A and company building, he leads the New York team building one trusted app for everyday services — on a flat $1 fee, with not a cent skimmed off the people doing the work.

Meet the team behind Bobby →

Coming soon

Built for New York. Launching by the book.

Bobby is preparing for launch and is finalizing all required regulatory registrations and licensing, including applicable approvals from the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC).

Our platform is being built with compliance at its core. Services requiring regulatory authorization will not be offered or made available until all applicable licenses, permits, and registrations have been issued.

In the meantime, we invite you to join our waitlist to be among the first to experience Bobby when we officially launch.