Manic Monday saw record ride-hailing requests this year for app FREE NOW. Monday evening saw a 49% uplift in ride-hailing requests week on week.

15:30 on Monday showed the most requests in a minute showing that Londoners were keen to log off early to get their hair cut, or popped for a long awaited pint in the pub. The evening rush to central London (between 5pm and 6pm) highlights that many were keen to go ‘out out’ after a long lockdown.

Soho was the busiest destination for the evening, followed by SW1, Camden and Chelsea showing these popular London hotspots have not lost their shine.

10pm showed a 52% increase in requests vs. the previous Monday and 11pm saw a 53% increase in requests vs. Monday 5th April as Londoner’s headed home after an evening of long awaited normality.

FREE NOW predicts that this weekend will be even busier with ride volumes expected to peak on Saturday as Londoners head out to catch up with loved ones. FREE NOW is the only ride hailing app to offer an electric booking option throughout the capital, meaning guilt free travel for everyone.