Ride-hailing platforms typically take 8-12 months to build for a comprehensive solution including rider and driver mobile apps (iOS/Android), real-time matching algorithms, dynamic pricing (surge), payment processing with Stripe/Braintree, safety features (tracking, emergency SOS), backend infrastructure with auto-scaling, and admin dashboards. MVP with core features can launch in 5-6 months. Development time varies based on features (multi-modal integration, carpooling, scheduled rides) and scale requirements (thousands vs millions of users).