What Andy does

Andy, operated by UPRIDER SL, is a private ground transportation booking platform that connects travelers with pre-vetted drivers for long-distance and airport transfers across Spain and Andorra. Founded in 2021 in Andorra la Vella by a group of friends with logistics and hospitality backgrounds, the company sells pre-priced door-to-door rides between airports (Barcelona-El Prat, Girona-Costa Brava, Valencia, Madrid-Barajas, Malaga, Reus, Toulouse-Blagnac), cities, ski resorts (Grandvalira, Pal-Arinsal, Baqueira Beret, La Masella), and cruise ports across more than 50 routes. Its three-tier product ladder — Comfort sedan (1-4 passengers), Van (1-6), and Van XL (1-8) — allows the same booking engine to capture price points from approximately $59 to over $300 per trip depending on distance and vehicle category.

The platform's technical foundation is a web-based booking application built with payment processing via Stripe, route mapping through Google Maps APIs, 24/7 customer chat powered by Crisp, and GDPR consent management via Termly. Differentiated features include real-time flight tracking that automatically adjusts pickup timing for delays, fixed upfront pricing in the customer's local currency, free cancellation up to 24 hours before, child seat options, and sports equipment (ski/bike) transport. An Andies loyalty program (1 point per dollar spent, redeemable on future bookings) layers a retention mechanic on top of transactional revenue.

Commercially, Andy operates a direct-to-consumer, transaction-based revenue model with no subscriptions and no intermediary resellers. Distribution is entirely self-serve through rideandy.com and a mobile-optimized booking flow at go.rideandy.com, supported by SEO-optimized route landing pages and Trustpilot reputation (4.8/5 across 1,455 reviews) as primary social proof. Customer segments are diffuse: tourists, ski travelers, cruise passengers, family groups, and cross-border travelers between Spain, Andorra, and southern France. The company is privately held, founder/bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional investors, and operates with a 1-10 employee team.

Name

Andy

Legal name

UPRIDER SL

Website

https://rideandy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Andy (legal entity UPRIDER SL) is a private transfer booking platform operating across Spain and Andorra, offering pre-priced airport and long-distance rides in sedan, van, and van XL tiers to tourists, ski travelers, and cruise passengers, with real-time flight tracking and 24/7 chat support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Airport and Long-Distance Transfer Services

NAICS

Taxi and Ridesharing Services (485310), Taxi and Limousine Service (4853)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Demand Private Ride-Hailing (Solo Rides) (THADADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Demand Airport & Event Ride Services (Dedicated Queues/Permits) (THAIAGAK), Intercity / Long-Distance Ride-Hailing & Carpool Platforms (TLAFAIAK)

Keywords

• Private airport transfers
• Long-distance transfers
• Chauffeur booking platform
• Ground transportation service
• Ride booking service

Headquarters

HQ city

Andorra la Vella

HQ country

Andorra

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Transfer Bookings: Transaction-based revenue from booking private transfer rides. Customers pay per trip based on route distance and vehicle type selected (Comfort sedan, Van, Van XL). Prices are fixed upfront with no hidden fees. Revenue is collected at time of booking via secure payment (Stripe). No subscription required; pay-per-ride model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Andy operates a private transfer booking platform for long-distance rides and airport transfers across Spain and Andorra. Customers book door-to-door rides via a web-based booking app, selecting routes and one of three vehicle tiers (Comfort sedan, Van, Van XL), with fixed upfront pricing, real-time flight tracking, and 24/7 chat support.

Product overview

Andy is a private transfer booking platform operating across Spain and Andorra. The core offering is the Andy Transfer Booking Platform (web-based), which allows users to book private rides between airports, cities, and tourist destinations. The service offers three vehicle categories: Comfort (sedan for 1-4 passengers), Van (for groups up to 6), and Van XL (for groups up to 8). Key features include real-time flight tracking that automatically adjusts pickup times, fixed upfront pricing with no hidden fees, and the Andies loyalty program. The company operates with hand-picked drivers who are coordinated as a close team, offering door-to-door service with 24/7 online chat support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Andy Private Transfer Service Door-to-door private transfer booking service across Spain and Andorra, sold through a web-based booking app that lets travelers select pickup, drop-off, and one of three vehicle tiers: Comfort sedan (1–4 passengers, ~$59–$313+ per trip), Van (1–6 passengers, ~30–35% above Comfort), and Van XL (1–8 passengers, ~50–60% above Comfort). Service includes real-time flight tracking, 24/7 online chat support, free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, child seat options, and Apple Pay/Stripe checkout in the customer's local currency. Customers earn 1 Andie loyalty point per dollar spent.
• Comfort (Sedan) Transfer Entry-level Andy private transfer in a recent clean sedan (Skoda, Toyota, or Lexus) accommodating up to 4 passengers with 2 large suitcases and 2 carry-on pieces. Priced as the lowest of the three vehicle tiers, starting from approximately $59 for shortest routes.
• Van Transfer Mid-tier Andy private transfer in a recent van (Mercedes Class V or Ford Tourneo) accommodating up to 6 passengers with 6 suitcases plus backpacks. Priced approximately 30–35% above the Comfort sedan tier.
• Van XL Transfer Top-tier Andy private transfer in an extended van (Mercedes Class V, Vito, Ford Tourneo, or Nissan) accommodating up to 8 passengers with 8 suitcases. Priced approximately 50–60% above the Comfort sedan tier.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cabify: Spanish-founded ride-hailing platform operating in Spain and across Latin America. Directly comparable as a private ride-hailing service in Andy's home geography with VTC-licensed drivers and app-based booking.
• Suntransfers: UK-headquartered airport-transfer booking platform operating across Europe including Spain and the Mediterranean. Comparable as an airport-transfer specialist with fixed pricing, multi-vehicle tiers, and similar B2C booking flow.
• BlaBlaCar: Paris-based long-distance carpooling platform operating heavily across Spain, France, and Iberia. Most directly comparable to Andy on long-distance, intercity passenger travel; differs in shared-ride (carpool) model rather than private transfers.
• HolidayTaxis: UK-based airport-transfer booking platform operating across Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean including Spain. Directly comparable pre-booked airport-transfer business model with fixed pricing and tiered vehicles.
• Blacklane: Berlin-based premium airport and city transfer service operating across 50+ countries. Comparable as a long-distance, premium private-transfer operator with professional drivers and pre-booked fixed-price rides in Andy's geographies.
• Welcome Pickups: Athens-based airport-transfer specialist operating in 200+ destinations globally. Closely comparable business model (pre-booked private airport transfers with fixed pricing, flight tracking, local drivers) competing in similar tourist corridors.
• Hoppa: UK-based airport-transfer booking marketplace operating globally including Spain. Comparable as an airport-transfer specialist with fixed pricing, multiple vehicle classes, and online booking.
• Transferz: Amsterdam-based airport-transfer platform with B2B/B2C offerings across Europe. Comparable pre-booked airport-transfer specialist model with similar fixed-pricing, multi-vehicle, and partner-distribution approach.
• FreeNow (formerly myTaxi): Multi-service urban mobility app (taxis, private hire, e-scooters, transit) operating across Spain and Europe. Comparable as a private-hire and airport-transfer competitor in Andy's markets.

Broad incumbents

• Uber: Global ride-hailing and mobility platform with significant Spain presence, including UberX, Comfort, XL, and intercity options. Broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities (airport transfers, intercity rides) as part of a much wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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