Ride-hailing usage in Malaysia follows distinct time-of-day patterns across age groups, with afternoon and daytime hours drawing the broadest appeal across the population. Understanding when different age segments rely on ride-hailing most helps transport operators, advertisers, and fleet managers allocate resources, plan driver availability, and target promotions more precisely. For ride-hailing platforms, aligning surge pricing strategies and driver incentives with these peak windows can directly improve service efficiency and rider satisfaction.