Hich, an immigrant-owned rideshare company, is ready to launch service in Twin Cities
The Star Tribune reported on HICH's launch in the Twin Cities in August 2024, profiling founder Mustafa Sheikh and the company's driver-first model. The article highlighted how HICH charges zero commission — a flat subscription fee instead of taking a percentage from each ride.
Sheikh, a former rideshare driver himself, told the Star Tribune that HICH launched with approximately 250 drivers on the platform. The company's model — where drivers keep 100% of every fare — was described as a direct response to driver frustrations with commission-based platforms.
The article noted that HICH's arrival came as Minnesota's rideshare market was in flux, with other platforms threatening to exit over new driver pay regulations. Riders and drivers alike now had a Minnesota-committed alternative built for the long term.
Read the full article on Star Tribune's website.
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