Today we’d like to introduce you to Maurice Morris.
Hi Maurice, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
The hardest part has been building without a safety net. I’ve bootstrapped this company from the start, which means every dollar mattered and every mistake had a cost. Technology alone can eat you alive — developers, app stores, compliance, payment systems — it’s nonstop. On top of that, navigating permits and regulations in multiple states has been an obstacle course in itself.
But the setbacks forced me to get sharper. I learned how to pivot fast, negotiate better, and keep the vision moving forward even when resources were thin. More than once, I had to rebuild relationships and restart deals that fell apart. It’s frustrating, but it also proved something important: this company isn’t built on luck, it’s built on persistence. That’s why we’ve made it this far and why we’re not slowing down.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It hasn’t been a smooth road. Building a high-end rideshare app from scratch meant going up against platforms with endless budgets while I was bootstrapping every step. Tech was one of the biggest hurdles — finding the right developers, keeping the app stable, and making sure payments and compliance didn’t break the system. On top of that, city permits and regulations have been an obstacle course of their own.
There were moments when deals collapsed or funding ran thin, but those struggles forced me to adapt quickly and stay focused on the bigger picture. Each setback became part of the foundation that makes RideshareRates stronger today.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I specialize in creating experiences that stand apart. RideshareRates isn’t just another rideshare platform — it’s the world’s only high-end rideshare app, built for people who expect more than a basic ride. Our categories range from luxury sedans and SUVs to G-Wagons, exotics, and a growing lineup of electric vehicles. The idea is simple: when you open the app, you’re not just booking transportation, you’re choosing an experience.
What I’m most proud of is building this from the ground up without following the industry playbook. Mainstream platforms copy each other’s models and compete on discounts. We flipped that. RideshareRates is designed for quality over quantity, where drivers earn more, riders get no surge pricing and vehicles that turn heads.
What sets us apart is our originality. I was raised to never copy, and that philosophy runs through everything we do. Our app is bold, unique, and unapologetic about being different. That’s why our slogan is: *For Bosses. Driven by Bosses.*
Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
What matters most to me are my two beautiful children — my 13-year-old son and my 18-year-old daughter. They are my world. Watching them grow, think, and plan life their own way feels like witnessing art in motion. They remind me every day why I keep pushing forward.
I also carry the memory of my cousin, Charles Gadson, who recently passed. He was an entrepreneur in his own right, and I looked up to him in many ways. He showed me that true success isn’t about what you have, but about how you treat people and how they treat you in return.
And then there’s the lesson my mother drilled into me as a child: when I fell off my bike, she wouldn’t let me cry — she told me to get back up and try again. That mindset still defines me. No matter how you fail, you keep fighting. In business, I’ve learned to aim, fire short, and hit smaller goals before swinging for the home runs. Taken together, those lessons are what matter most to me: family, respect, resilience, and building something original that lasts.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.RideshareRates.com
- Instagram: RideshareRatesUSA
- Youtube: RideshareRates5540
- Other: Apple Store/Google Play Store
