If you drive for a ride sharing app, the most important number is not the fare. It is how much of that fare stays in your pocket. This guide breaks down where your money goes and shows what changes when the commission drops to 2%.
Where a driver's money goes
On every trip, the fare a rider pays is split between:
- The platform's commission, a percentage of the fare
- Any platform or booking fees
- Your costs: fuel or gas, maintenance, mobile data, and rent if you do not own the vehicle
Most ride apps in Bangladesh have taken 15% to 25% commission. That is why, in 2019, thousands of drivers in Dhaka went on strike over a 25% cut and asked for 12%, and why driver unions still campaign for a cap today.
The difference 2% makes
Arohon charges a flat 2% commission, plus a ৳3 safety charge and a booking fee by fare size (৳5 below ৳200, ৳10 for ৳200 to ৳349, ৳15 for ৳350 to ৳499, ৳20 from ৳500).
Here is what that means per trip, compared with a typical 20% commission:
- ৳100: Arohon takes ৳10, You keep on Arohon ৳90, You keep at 20% ৳80
- ৳200: Arohon takes ৳17, You keep on Arohon ৳183, You keep at 20% ৳160
- ৳300: Arohon takes ৳19, You keep on Arohon ৳281, You keep at 20% ৳240
- ৳500: Arohon takes ৳33, You keep on Arohon ৳467, You keep at 20% ৳400
The bigger the fare, the bigger the gap. On a ৳500 trip you keep ৳67 more.
A month of driving: worked examples
These examples are illustrations, not promises. Your earnings depend on hours, area and demand.
Bike driver, 15 trips a day, average fare ৳150, 26 days a month
- Fares collected: about ৳58,500
- At 20% commission you keep about ৳46,800
- On Arohon you keep about ৳54,200
- About ৳7,400 more every month
CNG driver, 12 trips a day, average fare ৳220, 26 days
- Fares collected: about ৳68,600
- At 20% you keep about ৳54,900
- On Arohon you keep about ৳63,200
Car driver, 8 trips a day, average fare ৳450, 26 days
- Fares collected: about ৳93,600
- At 20% you keep about ৳74,900
- On Arohon you keep about ৳88,000
Subtract your fuel, maintenance and any vehicle rent to get your true profit.
Why low commission keeps you on the app
When a platform takes a quarter of every fare, many drivers stop using it and pick up passengers on the street instead. That feels like more money, but it comes with real risks: no trip record, no support if a passenger refuses to pay, and no rewards. With a 2% commission, the app costs you almost nothing, and you keep the protection.
How you get paid
Rides are paid in cash by the rider at the end of the trip, so you have your money the moment the ride ends. The small Arohon fee is settled from the app, and you can see every trip, fee and payout in your income screen.
Ways to earn more
- Drive at peak times in busy areas like Gulshan, Banani, Motijheel and Uttara.
- Accept intercity and rental trips for bigger fares.
- Keep a high rating so riders and rental customers choose you.
- Switch to an EV bike to cut fuel costs.
- Refer other drivers and earn a referral reward.
Keep reading
- Drive with Arohon
- How to Become a Ride Sharing Driver in Bangladesh: Documents and Steps
- Earn Extra Income With Your Motorbike in Dhaka
FAQ
How much commission does Arohon take?
A flat 2% of the fare, plus a ৳3 safety charge and a booking fee from ৳5 to ৳20 depending on the fare. On a ৳100 trip you keep ৳90.
How much do other ride apps take?
Most have taken 15% to 25%, according to news reports and driver unions.
Can I drive part time?
Yes. Go online whenever you want and offline when you are done.
Which vehicles can I drive with?
Bike, EV bike, CNG, car, micro and Hiace.