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

Ride-Hailing in Brooklyn.

From brownstones to new builds, Brooklyn is a borough of neighborhoods, and Bobby is launching across all of them, block by block.

Bushwick to Bay Ridge, or out to a show at Barclays, too often means a long wait and a fare that makes no sense. Bobby will price those Brooklyn trips on the regulated meter, shown upfront.

Be first when Bobby opens for Ride-Hailing in Brooklyn. 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 Brooklyn: FAQ

Which Brooklyn neighborhoods will Bobby cover for Rides?
Bobby is launching Rides across Brooklyn, including Park Slope, Williamsburg, Bushwick, Bay Ridge, Bed-Stuy, DUMBO, 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 Brooklyn?
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 Brooklyn.
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 Brooklyn.

Brooklyn neighborhood guide

Rides across Brooklyn, neighborhood by neighborhood.

A quick read on the corners of Brooklyn 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.

Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York City
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Park Slope
01 · Brooklyn

Park Slope

A leafy, family-oriented neighborhood famous for its community spirit and historic architecture.

What you'll find here. Well-preserved Victorian brownstones, independent bookstores, food co-ops, and Prospect Park with the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City
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Williamsburg
02 · Brooklyn

Williamsburg

Brooklyn's style capital, industrial roots, waterfront skyline views and a restless creative streak.

What you'll find here. Bedford Avenue shopping, Smorgasburg, rooftop bars, live-music venues, and East River ferry access to Manhattan.

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

Bushwick, Brooklyn, New York City
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Bushwick
03 · Brooklyn

Bushwick

A high-energy, industrial neighborhood that became a global hub for alternative art and nightlife.

What you'll find here. Warehouse blocks covered in Bushwick Collective murals, techno clubs, performance spaces, thrift shops and artisanal pizzerias.

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

Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York City
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Brooklyn Heights
04 · Brooklyn

Brooklyn Heights

A peaceful, affluent neighborhood a single stop from Manhattan, the city's first designated historic district.

What you'll find here. Stately 19th-century mansions, gas-lit streets, and the Promenade's postcard views of the skyline and Statue of Liberty.

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

Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, New York City
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Cobble Hill
05 · Brooklyn

Cobble Hill

A quiet, low-rise neighborhood blending small-town calm with trendy Brooklyn sophistication.

What you'll find here. Tree-lined brownstone streets and the Court Street strip of cheese shops, Italian butchers, cafes and boutiques.

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

DUMBO, Brooklyn, New York City
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DUMBO
06 · Brooklyn

DUMBO

A compact, photogenic waterfront district beneath the bridges, now a tech and design magnet.

What you'll find here. Cobblestone Washington Street's bridge view, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Time Out Market and converted warehouse offices.

In DUMBO, 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.