A new player is making waves in the rideshare industry. Wave, helmed by tech mogul Diondre Lewis, offers more than simple transportation. 

Wave uses machine learning technology, stringent safety checks and initiatives to protect potentially vulnerable passengers. The company states that its mission is to prioritize passenger safety above all else.

The Shadow of Uncertainty

In our app-driven world, stepping into a stranger’s car with only a smartphone as a connection to safety has become commonplace. Yet beneath the convenience lurks a persistent unease. While many rideshare giants boast that 99.9% of trips end without incident, it’s the 0.1% that keeps passengers on edge.

Recent sobering statistics—10 fatal physical assaults and over 1,000 non-fatal assaults between 2017 and 2019—serve as a stark reminder of the risks. These numbers aren’t just data points; they represent real people, real trauma, and a real need for change.

Into this age of uncertainty surges Wave, a company weaving safety into its service’s very fabric. No longer does the average rider need to keep a wary eye on their driver. Wave has them covered.

When a user requests a Wave ride, an AI more sophisticated than a typical smartphone’s voice assistant springs into action. Beyond matching riders with drivers, this AI analyzes patterns, predicts potential issues, and orchestrates journeys as smoothly as possible.

Wave’s AI is like a vigilant co-pilot, always alert, always analyzing. Its Dynamic Micro-Zone Demand Prediction doesn’t just sound impressive—it actively works to make sure that riders never find themselves stranded without a ride in a sketchy part of town. The Real-Time Optimal Route Adjustment was coined to beat traffic and steer passengers clear of potential danger zones.  More important than all of this, the company is constantly innovating an re-evaluating the most ethical and advanced ways to leverage A.I. to the benefit of its customers, drivers, partners, and investors. 

The Human Touch in a Digital World

Wave conducts a gauntlet of checks to ascertain the safety of both passengers and drivers. Meticulous background screenings, professional vehicle inspections, and rigorous training create a fleet of drivers well-suited to Wave’s tagline of passenger safety.

“Safety isn’t just a feature—it’s a major part of our identity,” Lewis emphasizes. Previously, Wave debuted initiatives that ranged from transporting corporate executives to safely delivering children and non-emergency medical patients.

Wave’s vision extends far beyond the confines of a car. As it expands its reach—securing approval to operate at Atlanta’s bustling airport and launching its WaveBites food delivery service—it hopes to use its services to nurture entire communities.

The Future: A Global Wave

Diondre Lewis’s vision of becoming “the go-to partner for businesses and individuals for anything transportation” does not come from ambition but rather from the desire to create safer communities where everyone feels safe in their choice of transport. Wave’s expansion across the U.S. is accelerating with a strong presence being established in some of the largest airports in the world, including Hartsfield Jackson-Atlanta Airport.

When every rideshare trip can feel like a roll of the dice, Wave hopes to achieve the opposite impression. Reimagining what urban mobility can be, Wave understands that the role of a rideshare app holds more than simply taking an individual from point A to point B. A rideshare app must be safe, reliable, efficient—and above all, human.