Ride-hailing platforms in China serve distinct daily rhythms depending on who is travelling. Understanding when men and women choose to book rides helps transport providers and advertisers target their messaging, allocate driver supply more efficiently, and design promotions around peak demand windows. Gender-based usage patterns reveal genuine behavioural differences across the day, giving operators a practical edge in fleet planning and customer engagement. These patterns carry direct commercial value for brands running in-app advertising, dynamic pricing teams, and city-level logistics planners.