Ride-hailing services in Colombia serve distinct purposes depending on where users are in life, with daily routines, social needs, and emergency backup all playing meaningful roles across age groups. Understanding these motivations helps transport platforms, insurers, and urban mobility planners tailor services, pricing, and availability to match what different generations actually need from on-demand rides. Younger users tend to rely on ride-hailing as part of structured daily life, while older users turn to it more as a safety net when other options fall short.