When selecting a ride-hailing service, users weigh a combination of practical and experiential factors that directly shape their loyalty and frequency of use. Cost efficiency, platform reliability, and personal safety all play distinct roles in determining which app riders open first. For ride-hailing providers operating in Spain, understanding how these priorities differ between male and female users offers a clear path to more targeted product decisions and marketing strategies. Gender-specific preferences, particularly around comfort and security, can guide feature development and promotional positioning in a competitive urban mobility market.