Ride-hailing services in South Africa provide a practical solution for daily mobility, offering users flexible transport options across different parts of the day. Understanding when men and women choose to use these services helps operators better allocate driver supply, manage surge pricing, and tailor promotions to match real demand patterns. Both genders show strong daytime engagement, suggesting that ride-hailing has become a routine part of everyday travel rather than an occasional convenience. For providers, aligning fleet availability with peak usage windows by gender can directly improve service reliability and customer satisfaction.