Ride-hailing services in Vietnam serve a broad range of everyday needs, from routine travel to spontaneous plans, making them a versatile tool rather than a single-purpose option. The industry benefits from strong urban mobility demand, where convenience, speed, and round-the-clock availability give ride-hailing a clear advantage over fixed-schedule public transport. Understanding why different groups turn to these platforms helps operators tailor promotions, driver supply, and service features to actual usage patterns. Across genders, the motivations are more similar than different, suggesting that ride-hailing has become a mainstream mobility habit for Vietnamese users regardless of gender.