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Ridesharing Services in Australia Industry Data and Analysis
Demand for ridesharing services in Australia's major cities has grown rapidly over the past decade, as rising urbanisation has made it difficult for some consumers to find adequate parking. The gradual legalisation of ridesharing services in all Australian states and territories has also benefited operators and attracted new players to the market. The industry faced significant setbacks at the height of the pandemic, but rising tech literacy among older demographics during lockdowns has helped ridesharing companies expand their market in its aftermath. Overall, the industry is expected to grow at an annualised 40.8% over the five years through 2025-26 to $1.7 billion, coming off a low base year in 2020-21 at the height of the pandemic. This includes an anticipated 5.5% increase in revenue 2025-26, as market saturation and weaker consumer spending power stabilise growth at more moderate levels.
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What's included in this industry analysis
IBISWorld's research coverage on the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released April 2026.
About this industry
What's this industry report about?
The Ridesharing Services industry in Australia operates under the ANZSIC industry code OD5540. Industry firms provide ridesharing software platforms that connect passengers with drivers. These drivers operate as independent contractors. Firms in the industry charge a commission to drivers for using their booking platform. The commission fees are the basis of revenue in this industry. Related terms covered in the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia include user, smartphone apps and active driver.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in Ridesharing Services industry in Australia include Ridesharing with a small vehicle , Ridesharing with a larger vehicle and Carpooling .
What companies are included in this industry?
Companies covered in the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia include Uber Australia, Didi Mobility (Australia) and Ola Australia.
Performance
What's included in the Performance chapter?
The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.
Products & Markets
What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?
The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.
Geographic Breakdown
What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?
The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia.
Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.
Competitive Forces
What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?
The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.
Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.
Companies
What's included in the Companies chapter?
The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.
Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.
External Environment
What's included in the External Environment chapter?
The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.
Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.
Financial Benchmarks
What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?
The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.
Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.
Industry Data
What's included in the Industry Data chapter?
The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the market size of the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia in 2026?
The market size of the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia is $1.7bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia in 2026?
There are 8 businesses in the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.9 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia?
The Ridesharing Services industry in Australia is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia?
The Ridesharing Services industry in Australia is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia has been growing at a CAGR of 40.8 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia are Uber Australia, Didi Mobility (Australia) and Ola Australia
What does the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia include?
Ridesharing with a small vehicle and Ridesharing with a larger vehicle are part of the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia is Uber Australia.
How competitive is the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Ridesharing Services industry in Australia.
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