Uber’s latest mobility analysis shows a clear national pattern: across all historical regions of Romania, the highest number of trips in 2025 were requested on weekday afternoons (12:00–17:00). The data also reveals which cities prefer premium or eco-friendly products and where riders travel most often. Ten years after entering the market, Uber has become part of how millions of Romanians move every day, safely, sustainably, and efficiently, according to Romania Journal.
When Romania moves – the rhythm of everyday travel
Every region in Romania recorded the same peak travel window: weekday afternoons between 12:00 and 17:00.
This was the busiest ride period in Transylvania, Oltenia, Muntenia, Moldova, Bucovina, Dobrogea, Crișana, Banat and Maramureș.
For second-place ride peaks, the patterns diverge by region:
- Muntenia, Banat, Transylvania, Moldova, Dobrogea, Bucovina – weekday mornings;
- Oltenia, Crișana, Maramureș – weekday evenings.
The numbers underline a simple truth: whether commuting, running errands, or moving between meetings, Romanians rely on Uber most during the heart of the workday, with secondary rhythms shaped by local routines.
What and who moves Romania – the products and drivers behind the journeys
In 2025, UberX remains the most used product nationwide, offering everyday reliability across all cities.
When looking at the second most requested product, as well as drivers who choose Uber to drive, the regional picture becomes more nuanced:
- Uber Comfort is the second most popular choice in a long list of cities, including: Alba Iulia, Târgoviște, Tulcea, Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest, Oradea, Baia Mare, Brașov, Târgu Mureș, Sibiu, Suceava, Satu Mare, Botoșani, Iași, Arad.
- Timișoara stands out as the city with the highest adoption of Uber Electric, where the eco-friendly option ranks second overall.
- Focșani prefers speed and prioritisation, with UberX Priority as the second most used product.
- The cities where Uber Reserve registered the highest number of trips are Iași, Brașov and Cluj-Napoca.
- Timișoara, Iași, Bucharest and Brașov stand out as the cities with the highest driver ratings, in that order.
These trends show that while UberX remains the national go-to, Romanians increasingly turn to Comfort and Electric for extra space, premium service, or lower-emission mobility as a sign of evolving expectations around comfort and sustainability.
Where Romania moves – the country’s favorite destinations
The cities with the most Uber trips in 2025 were, in order:
- Bucharest
- Timișoara
- Iași
- Brașov
- Cluj-Napoca
Across these top five cities, Uber data reveals the most-travelled-to destinations:
- Bucharest: AFI Cotroceni
- Timișoara: Iulius Town
- Iași: Palas Mall
- Brașov: Gara Brașov
- Cluj-Napoca: Iulius Mall
Whether for shopping, commuting, or travel, these hotspots reflect the blend of culture, lifestyle, and everyday movement that defines modern Romanian cities. Uber plays a part in connecting people not just to places, but to the moments that shape their routines.
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