As business owners, we all know mobile phones play a major role in daily life. But the latest statistics from 2022 reveal just how deeply entrenched mobile behaviour really is — and the implications for transport businesses are huge.
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Australia Is Obsessed With Phones
Aussies are well and truly glued to their devices. According to 2022 usage data:
- The average Australian will spend over 17 years of their life on a smartphone
- We check our phones 7.8 times an hour — that’s once every 8 minutes
- 50% of Australians admit they’re addicted to their phone
- 48% feel anxious if they forget their phone at home
- A massive 75% sleep with their phone beside them
- Almost 80% of people check their phone within 10 minutes of waking up
- And disturbingly, 19% admit to checking their phone while driving
Let that sink in. Phones aren’t just a convenience anymore — they’re a constant, dominant part of how people live, communicate, and make decisions.
So What Does This Mean for Limo and Chauffeur Services?
Simple. If your business isn’t mobile-first, you’re invisible to your market.
When a potential customer needs an airport transfer, a chauffeur for a meeting, or a last-minute executive pickup, they’re not pulling out the Yellow Pages — they’re reaching for their phone.
They want instant booking, live tracking, SMS updates, and confirmation emails — all from the palm of their hand. And if your business can’t deliver that experience, someone else will.
Why Cars on Demand Chose Rideminder
At Cars on Demand, we realised early that the future of luxury ground transport is mobile. That’s why we partnered with Rideminder, a SaaS platform built specifically for limo and chauffeur businesses — with best-in-class mobile apps for clients, drivers, and operators.
With Rideminder, we offer:
- Seamless mobile bookings for our customers
- Real-time notifications, calendar invites, and confirmations
- Mobile tools for drivers to manage trips and updates instantly
- A complete digital experience that today’s customer expects
This isn’t just about convenience — it’s about staying relevant in a mobile-first economy.
Don’t Just Go Digital. Go Mobile.
The scary part about these stats isn’t how much people use their phones. It’s how many businesses still haven’t adapted.
If you’re in the chauffeur or limo industry and still relying on phone calls, emails, or spreadsheets to manage bookings, you’re not just inefficient — you’re leaving money on the table.
Customers want mobile control, instant booking, and full visibility. And businesses that can deliver that experience are the ones that will win in the years ahead.
Take Action: Build a Mobile-First Chauffeur Business Today
Whether you’re managing one car or scaling a national fleet, platforms like Rideminder give you the tech foundation to compete at the highest level — just like Cars on Demand.
Because when your customers live on their phones, that’s exactly where your business needs to be.
The above stats are three years old, I wonder what those numbers are like now ?
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