Ride-hailing platforms serve a broad range of daily travel needs, from routine work travel to social and recreational trips after hours. Understanding when men and women choose to book rides gives operators and advertisers a practical edge in targeting promotions, managing driver supply, and designing loyalty incentives around actual usage windows. Afternoon and daytime hours, alongside the traditional morning commute, represent the two windows where ride-hailing delivers the clearest value for urban riders seeking convenience over car ownership.