ATOM Mobility introduces a loyalty module to their shared mobility platform
June 7, 2023
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Drumroll, please!
ATOM Mobility has taken user engagement to the next level with a new loyalty module.
Users can now take part in exciting challenges and earn rewards upon completion. ATOM Mobility's integration of gamification into its platform aims to enhance the overall user experience – and offers a unique opportunity for operators to differentiate themselves from the competition.
Let's take a closer look at the opportunities and benefits of this new loyalty module.
The benefits of gamification
Gamification is a way of makings apps more fun and engaging by adding game-like elements. The idea is to give users a sense of accomplishment as they progress and complete tasks.
Popular examples of gamification in apps include:
- Duolingo: This language learning app incorporates gamified elements such as levels, achievements, and a point system to make the learning process more enjoyable and engaging.
- Fitbit: The app tracks users' physical activities and fitness goals while employing gamification elements like challenges, badges, and leaderboards to motivate users and create a sense of competition.
- Headspace: This meditation app incorporates gamification through features like streak tracking and milestones, motivating users to establish a consistent meditation practice by providing rewards and a sense of accomplishment as they progress.
These apps offer solid proof that gamification strikes a chord with users. And now ATOM Mobility has taken the lead by introducing gamification to the white-label shared mobility industry for the first time. Why is it a big deal?
Here are just a few benefits that gamification offers to your shared mobility business:
- Enhanced user engagement: By introducing challenges, rewards, and interactive elements, users are motivated to actively participate in the app's offerings. The element of challenge and the desire to achieve milestones keeps users hooked and encourages them to explore other app features. This translates into increased usage of your app.
- Improved user retention: Challenges, levels, and rewards foster a sense of progression and keep users coming back for more. The element of surprise and the anticipation of unlocking new features or rewards incentivize users to remain loyal to the app over time.
- Data insights: Gamification allows operators to collect valuable data and insights into user behavior. By tracking user engagement, progress, and preferences within the game-like features, operators can get to know their customers better. This information can be used to personalize the user experience, creating challenges and rewards that cater to individual user preferences – thus encouraging even higher levels of engagement.
Drive user engagement with challenges
In order to activate the module, operators can contact their account manager at ATOM Mobility.
Once the loyalty module is enabled, operators gain access to a dashboard where they can create and configure a variety of challenges. Each challenge can be personalized with a title, a specific points-based goal, a duration, and an enticing reward upon completion – such as a discount for the next few rides.
Operators can spice up the shared mobility platform by crafting multi-level challenges with step numbers. These steps set the sequence in which challenges appear, meaning users have to finish one step before unlocking the next challenge. This way, operators can inject some fun into the shared mobility experience – and keep users on their toes.
Customization and data insights
Operators can customize the loyalty module according to their preferences, for example:
- Choose how many points users get for each ride
- Adjust the point calculation logic, e.g., you can exclude short rides (under 5 minutes) to prevent users from taking advantage of the system (contact the support team to do it!)
- The length of challenges and whether they have multiple levels
When a user completes a challenge, the system notifies them of their achievement, and the user automatically receives the reward. If a challenge expires without the user earning the required points, the system resets the challenge, and the user can try again.
In the meantime, here's what data is available to operators:
- User participation in specific challenges – see the total number of users who joined a particular challenge, the number of successful completions, and the number of participants still working on it.
- Progress of each participant – this helps operators evaluate the module's effectiveness in engaging users and decide if any adjustments are needed to improve its performance.
Stand out from the competition with ATOM Mobility
The loyalty module presents an opportunity for shared mobility operators to distinguish themselves from industry giants by enhancing the "stickiness" of their solution. By integrating the loyalty module into their platform, operators can offer users incentives to stay connected – fostering a sense of loyalty and long-term engagement.
Atom Mobility clients are already enjoying the advantages of the new module. As per Milad, the founder of Qick, "The setup process for the Loyalty model is simple and effortless, resulting in heightened customer engagement and increased rides. It serves as an excellent means to involve users in the brand."
The loyalty module introduces another dimension to the highly customizable white-label ATOM Mobility platform – with an added touch of fun.
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How to retain drivers on your ride-hailing platform long term
🚗💬 Why do ride-hail drivers quit – and what makes them stay? We break down insights from the 2025 Gig Driver Report and show how ATOM Mobility helps platforms keep drivers happy with instant payouts, dynamic pricing, and smarter tools.
September 23, 2025
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How to retain drivers on your ride-hailing platform long term
In the ride-hailing business, getting enough drivers online is critical. But keeping them there is what really drives long-term success. Unlike traditional taxi services, ride-hailing drivers are independent contractors. They don’t have fixed shifts, guaranteed income, or long-term contracts. They log on when it suits them, and just as quickly, they can log off – or switch to another app.
That flexibility means you're not only competing for riders. You're also competing for drivers, every single day.
What makes ride-hailing different for drivers
Compared to traditional taxis, the ride-hailing model offers drivers more independence but less security. Taxi drivers usually worked under a dispatcher, used company-owned vehicles, and followed a set schedule. Ride-hailing drivers use their own car, their own time, and often multiple apps.
The benefits are clear: flexibility, lower entry barriers, and instant access to earnings. But the downsides are just as real: unpredictable income, lack of support, and platform instability. For platforms, that means driver loyalty is fragile. Small changes – like delayed payments or fewer rides – can cause drivers to leave.
Why driver retention matters
Most ride-hailing operators focus heavily on passenger growth. But without enough reliable drivers, demand turns into frustration. When wait times grow or no vehicles are available, users abandon the app. This makes driver retention a key metric – not just for operations but also for brand trust and profitability.
It’s more expensive to onboard a new driver than to keep an experienced one. A stable driver base delivers smoother rides, higher ratings, and better service coverage. If your drivers are churning every few weeks, your entire operation becomes reactive.
Inside the 2025 Gig Driver Report
A recent survey by Everee sheds light on what drivers want - and what makes them quit. In May 2025, 419 gig drivers in the U.S. were surveyed. Most of them worked across multiple apps, including Uber, Lyft and Shipt. The full findings are available in the 2025 Gig Driver Report by Everee.
Key findings:
- 68% of drivers work with two or more gig apps every month. Only 32% stick to one.
- 84% say fast access to earnings is important or very important when deciding where to work.
- 70% of drivers want their money within 24 hours.
- 44% would consider quitting if instant payouts became slower or more expensive.
- 21% would leave if onboarding took too long.
These numbers show how sensitive drivers are to delays, unclear policies, and inefficiencies. A small friction point in your system could be enough to push them to a competitor.
Why drivers leave
The survey also highlighted the most common reasons drivers stop working with a platform:
- 59% left after a sudden drop in pay rates or bonuses
- 48% due to fewer available jobs
- 44% when fees or restrictions were added to instant payouts
- 41% because of safety concerns during pickups or drop-offs
- 39% due to rigid scheduling or lack of flexibility
In short, if drivers feel their earnings or control are at risk, they move on. The ride-hailing industry is too competitive for platforms to assume drivers will stay loyal without constant support and improvement.
What platforms can do to retain drivers
To retain drivers long term, platforms need to act on what drivers value most. According to the same report, the top three areas that would increase loyalty are:
- Guaranteed minimum earnings or predictable income
- Better access to instant payouts
- A smoother, faster onboarding process
Additionally, drivers want to feel that their time is respected, their safety is prioritized, and that they are not left guessing about payments or platform changes.
How ATOM Mobility helps you build driver loyalty
With ATOM Mobility’s platform, ride-hailing operators have access to several features designed specifically with drivers in mind.
The “Offer Your Price” feature allows riders to bid slightly more during high demand or bad traffic conditions, giving drivers the chance to earn extra when it matters most.
Dynamic pricing lets operators automatically raise fares during weekends, holidays, or peak hours so that drivers earn more when demand spikes.
One of the most impactful tools is the instant revenue split system, where a driver’s commission is transferred directly to their Stripe Connect account after every successful ride. This eliminates waiting times and builds trust through real-time, transparent payouts.
To make things even smoother, ATOM Mobility offers a dedicated driver app where drivers can track performance, see earnings, and review ride history.
All of this adds up to a professional, transparent experience for drivers - and a stronger incentive to stay on your platform long term.
A dedicated driver app helps drivers track performance, earnings, and ride history. This kind of visibility increases engagement and reduces confusion. Instead of contacting support for payment questions, drivers can see everything directly in the app. The experience feels more professional and structured – which increases the chance they’ll stay longer.
You can explore the dedicated driver app in more detail on driver app overview.
Faster onboarding leads to faster activation
Another key piece of retention is how quickly drivers can get started. Platforms that make onboarding long or confusing lose drivers before the first ride. ATOM Mobility supports streamlined onboarding flows with pre-filled fields, automatic document validation, and built-in guides. In some cases, drivers can be onboarded, verified, and ready to drive within hours – not days.
A better experience creates loyalty
Drivers are not just users of your app – they are ambassadors of your brand. Every interaction they have, from the first sign-up to the latest payout, shapes how they feel about your platform. If it’s smooth, fair, and rewarding, they’re likely to stay. If not, they’ll be gone before the next weekend rush.
By investing in the right tools and understanding what really matters to drivers, platforms can reduce churn, increase satisfaction, and build a loyal driver base. And in a market where supply is everything, that loyalty pays off.
If you're building a ride-hailing operation and want to give your drivers a reason to stay, ATOM Mobility gives you the technology to make it happen. From instant payments to dynamic pricing and a dedicated driver app, everything is designed to keep your fleet active and engaged – for the long haul.
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ATOM Connect 2025: Where Europe’s shared mobility leaders meet
👉 ATOM Connect 2025 is an exclusive shared mobility networking event hosted by ATOM Mobility in collaboration with INVERS. This focused gathering will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers from Europe's car-sharing and car-rental sectors to explore the future of shared mobility.
September 16, 2025
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What happens when professionals from Europe’s car sharing and car rental industries gather under one roof? You get a day filled with fresh ideas, insightful discussions, and valuable connections that help shape the future of mobility. That’s what awaits at ATOM Connect 2025 - a dedicated industry event hosted by ATOM Mobility in partnership with INVERS.
This year’s gathering takes place on October 30, 2025, in Riga, Latvia, at the panoramic top floor of the AC Hotel by Marriott. With views stretching across Riga’s historic Art Nouveau district, the setting offers an inspiring backdrop for meaningful conversations about the next steps in shared mobility.
Date & Time: October 30, 2025, from 15:00 onwards
Location: AC Hotel by Marriott, Riga (top floor with panoramic views)
Hosts: ATOM Mobility & INVERS
Format: Expert talks, interactive Q&A, networking sessions, and evening drinks
Topics covered:
- Market insights from INVERS
- Scaling car sharing businesses
- Digital transformation in rentals
- Corporate mobility opportunities
- Eastern Europe’s shared mobility landscape
Why Attend ATOM Connect 2025?
Learn from industry experts
The agenda is designed to address today’s most relevant mobility challenges. Expect data-driven insights from INVERS, practical strategies for scaling car sharing operations, discussions on digital rental solutions and corporate mobility, plus a closer look at the unique opportunities and challenges in Eastern Europe.
The event will also be joined by BYD, one of the world’s fastest-growing electric vehicle makers, who will showcase their innovative, affordable EVs at our event.
Build valuable connections
ATOM Connect 2025 is a focused gathering that brings together operators, rental businesses, and mobility experts from across Europe. With a mix of talks, networking breaks, and an evening reception, the event offers the perfect setting to exchange experiences, discuss challenges, and explore future partnerships.
Join the Conversation
If you’re active in car sharing or rental industry and want to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market, ATOM Connect 2025 is a must-attend event. Together with INVERS, we’re creating a space where the European shared mobility community can connect, learn, and look toward the future.
👉 Save the date and request your spot today*: https://www.atommobility.com/atom-connect-2025
*Please note: ATOM Connect 2025 is intended for shared car mobility and car rental industry professionals. Registration requests will be reviewed before confirmation.
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