Uber-like app ideas

Uber-like App Ideas to Start your Business

Want to discover Uber-like app ideas? Like beauty service, tutor, Handyman, and laundry service- these are just a glimpse, read on to know more!

Mohamed Imran
Mohamed Imran

Have you heard the term "Uber for X"?

Then, how would you land on this blog without using it? Just kidding.

Let me be serious and see how the term becomes went around.

Pioneer of the taxi booking business, Uber has revolutionized the taxi business with its unique approach. Its new way has opened new possibilities and enormous opportunities for riders and drivers.

Asides from that, people were ready to adapt to the new normal. That's how Uber has happened to sustain and conquer this long.

Surprisingly, people correlate "Uber for X" with any category that has Uber's way of business. Some are Uber for Taxi booking, Uber for Food delivery, Uber for Handyman, and whatnot. There are no boundaries to it.

Now, it is time to discuss the main stuff - Top Uber-like business ideas for you.

Uber for Food delivery

Let's imagine you have a busy schedule and are wretched and hungry. If someone knocks on your door and delivers the food you craved for a long. Won't you like it?

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If I were in your place, I would be ready to pay the commission and savor my food. That's how the concept of "order and eat" become recognized among the eaters.

Even chain restaurants have their own delivery partner and Uber-like food delivery app.

If you run a restaurant chain, this idea may be worth considering. Thus, you can automate your business and avoid sharing your commission with an Uber Eats-like app.

Uber for Laundry

In this fast-moving world, everyone would like to cherish their free time. They could spend time with families, movies, and sports, but why laundry?

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That's where it opens new possibilities for you.

But before giving it a shot to start, do your market research. Ask yourself, "does the market(the place you're going to cover) in need of your service?

After doing stern research, determine how to serve the market well, and with an Uber-like laundry app, elevate your laundry business power-packed with the app platform.

Uber for Handyman

Whatever you do for your home - it's either plumbing, painting, gardening, or party clean up; everything comes under Handyman service.

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Uber-like handyman model is an intermediator between the service provider and service seeker. For the service, the platform, the intermediator, maybe you - earn money for the convenience you offer.

Or if you're a small Handyman service provider - doing it way more traditionally, this idea could elevate your business digitally.

Uber for Grocery delivery

The app allows the user to order groceries and have them delivered within a day. Some businesses went deeper by providing super-fast 10-minute delivery.

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Zepto, an Indian brand, mastered the approach of "10-minute delivery" and received a lot of wows and wits from the audience. Eventually, the rest of the business tried, but we're not going there.

You can get hold of this idea - by partnering with countless grocery stores and making the small vendors' lives easier, while you can capitalize and earn money in return.

Uber for Beauty

To discover the beauty expert with the correct budget, availability, and choice, and to choose the exact professionals that match the user's interest.

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What a headache for users!

But all this can be possible with the Uber-like beauty service app, the platform where you are likely to collaborate with the user and professionals.

After you opt for the solution, your user can get their service done right - at home. On the other hand, you, as a platform owner, can get everything at your fingertip.

Uber for Taxi booking

Uber itself planted the seed - in making me write this blog. Well, every kid in our household knows about Uber, a pioneer of the taxi booking industry. They become a new definition for the modern taxi business.

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You can ask, "Why have you added 'Uber for Taxi booking ideas' to the list, the niche is well exposed, and there's heavy competition - then why?".

To answer the question with an example, let's take any niche or other big brand; there is always something missing in the marketplace - the pain point of users overlooked.

If you can find & take action, you're doing it right.

Uber for Pharmacy delivery

The growth rate for the pharmaceutical industry is anticipated to grow at a rate of 3.4% from 2021 to 2030.

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Since the covid-19, we have all gone on a roller coaster ride - some went positive, I mean covid, and some went broke. Between all the chaos seems new to us. The pharmaceutical industries have seen a sudden surge - due to the need for medicine.

Uber for pharmacy delivery app, where the app connects the list of vendors with the user. You can charge both parties a commission for your service.

Uber for Mechanics

Do you feel this exhaustion? When you're heading towards with your car - to meet anyone after a long. Suddenly, your car breaks down; you hardly encounter people for help. Then, I feel sorry for you.

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Uber for Mechanics is a business model where users can hire mechanics through the app. So how to start one?

Just being a platform owner or having your crew of mechanics - you can harness this niche with an Uber-like mechanics app.

Uber for Courier

In 2022, the market for courier delivery services grew by 4.6% and reached a valuation of $151 Billion. It depicts that the industry is still at its growth pace.

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Uber for courier delivery solution enables business owners to have a platform to monitor the business - and all by themselves with an admin panel.

Make your user track and get real-time updates on their courier.

Uber for Tutor

Do you have any clue about Uber for the tutoring business?

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Well, I am going to make it simple for you. Your role can be an intermediator between students and teachers. It means you should've to provide an app-based platform for them.

Well, there's a big gap in the market. Students want a personalized teacher - on the other side, the tutor wants a passive income. You are going to make their wish a reality.

You can specialize or market your platform as a Test preparation, language learning, upskilling, homework help, learning enhancements, or anything.

If you embrace any of those business ideas…

Do your market research

After you pick any of those ideas - do your market research on what's going on, what your competitors lack, how well you can bridge the gap, and what price your customers are ready to pay.

Can you solve those pain points?

Then, identified the pain points of your customers,

  • How annoyed they were by your competitors?
  • Is the pricing bad?
  • Inefficient customer support?
  • Lack of guidance?

Then, what?

Identify, avoid not being like that & fix.

Charge a commission that’s not a burden

After all - you shouldn't become the burden your customers hate. Pricing is crucial to determine your business success and ensure your customers can afford that.

You will succeed!

If you can understand all those concepts we see earlier and if you follow, we can assure you're going on the right path.

The right way to build your Uber-like app!

What strike your mind - when thinking of building your platform?

Let's see the ways you can sail across. That is,

Custom development

It involves the process of developing your platform from scratch. It takes a lot of time and money.

However, here you can be more specific about how you want your app to be - from the design to functionality to features, everything at the expense of your time and money.

Readymade solution

The readymade solution is in complete contrast to it. In a way, it saves you time and money.

As a pre-built solution with readymade features and functionality, you can customize it to any extent without further ado.

If you choose the readymade solution, we got you covered! Take action now by filling out the form.

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Mohamed Imran

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