Fare101 app to help taxi and private hire drivers assess jobs before they accept

What Fare101 is

Fare101 is a mobile application being developed to help taxi, private hire and ride-hailing drivers evaluate incoming job requests before they accept them. The app is positioned as a decision-support tool rather than an automation service: it will show extra information about a trip so a driver can decide whether the work fits their individual operating costs and shift targets.

Why this matters to drivers

Drivers frequently have only a few seconds to decide on an app-based job. The limited details shown in some booking requests can make it hard to judge whether a fare will be profitable once pickup distance, travel time and other costs are included. Fare101 aims to present that information in a quick, easy-to-read format so drivers can make faster, more informed choices.

What the app will show

Fare101 is expected to display a combination of the following for each potential job:

• Fare value
• Estimated journey distance
• Estimated travel time
• Pickup distance

Who can use it

The app is intended for drivers who work with multiple platforms, including Uber, Bolt and Freenow by Lyft, as well as traditional Hackney carriage drivers. The developer describes Fare101 as a complementary tool to drivers' existing knowledge and decision processes rather than a replacement for their experience.

Development status and availability

Fare101 remains under development ahead of a planned November 2026 release. Further details about the final feature set and roll-out timing are expected closer to launch. Drivers interested in updates can sign up on a pre-launch waiting list at join.fare101.com.

Founder's stated purpose

Fare101's founder, Thomas De Freitas, is quoted explaining that drivers often have only seconds to look at a job. He says the app is being developed to make the important information easier to understand so drivers can decide according to their own preferences. He also emphasised that the app is not designed to make accept/reject decisions for drivers.

Practical implications for drivers and operators

For drivers: Fare101 could speed up decision-making and make it clearer which jobs meet personal thresholds for profitability or time management. Drivers with differing costs and working styles will be able to prioritise different metrics.

For operators and platforms: the app aggregates decision-relevant information but does not intervene in booking workflows. Any operational or regulatory impacts will depend on how drivers use the app and whether it changes typical acceptance patterns.

Next steps

Expect more detailed feature announcements and availability windows as the November release approaches. Drivers who want early updates or to join the pre-launch list can register via the Fare101 website link provided in the announcement.