For the person riding
Halen’s approach pairs everyday rides with pricing without a demand-based surge multiplier. Know what the journey costs before deciding whether it works for you.
HALEN / WHY HALEN
Built around people.
Designed for real life.
A driver-first model and a simpler approach to everyday movement. Here is what makes Halen different—and what that means for you.
A different relationship with the road.
For the person driving
Drivers use a subscription model and keep 100% of ride fares, minus third-party fees. The platform’s model is built around a recurring subscription rather than a percentage commission on each fare.
For everyday life
Getting somewhere and getting something delivered are connected needs. Halen brings rides and package delivery into a broader vision for one place to manage more of your day.
Built from time behind the wheel.
Halen founder Edward Mbeche has spent more than 25 years in transportation and hospitality, working as a dispatcher, managing transportation operations, and running a limousine business. He also drove for Uber to help fund Halen.
That experience shaped a practical question: could a platform work better for the people who rely on driving for a living, while making the customer’s journey simpler? Halen’s subscription approach is the answer the company is building.
What the promise means.
| What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| No surge | No demand-based surge multiplier. Different trips can still have different prices, and applicable fees remain part of the total. |
| Drivers keep their fares | The claim refers to the ride fare, minus third-party fees. It does not mean the driver has no subscription or operating expenses. |
| One platform, growing over time | Check the services actually available where you are. A broader product vision does not mean every service is available in every city. |
Choose Halen for the trip you need.
Start with your pickup and destination, the available service, and the full price. Compare the things that matter to you: capacity, timing, travel needs, and the terms of the booking.
Understand the pricing · Explore driving with Halen · Check how service availability works
The Halen difference, in numbers.
| Topic | Halen guidance |
|---|---|
| Driver plan | $199 per week plus commercial insurance. No monthly option. A 45-day trial at each city launch. |
| Rider booking fee | $3.95 per ride, added separately to the fare, including any minimum fare. |
| Fares and tips | Drivers keep 100%, minus third-party fees. |
| Support | 24/7 in-app chat. |
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