Floating Meter for iOS: An industry first for Private Hire

For years, private hire drivers on iOS have had to make a compromise: run navigation… or view the meter. Not both. Switching between apps wasn’t just inconvenient - it broke focus, disrupted journeys and added unnecessary friction to the driver experience.

Until now, metering on iOS has been a compromise. Drivers either bolted on external hardware, ran awkward split-screen setups, or switched apps constantly - none of which helped them focus on the road or the passenger. We built the iOS Floating Meter to eliminate all of that.

The meter sits in a small, overlay on top of Driver Companion+ - It's always visible, always accurate, always one tap away from expanding into a full fare breakdown.

Built for the way drivers actually work

• Stays on screen: The floating overlay persists across Driver Companion+, so drivers never lose sight of the fare while following turn-by-turn directions.
• One-tap control: Start, pause and end fares instantly without digging through menus. Tap the meter to expand; tap again to collapse.
• No app-switching: Because the meter floats above everything, drivers never need to jump between apps. That means fewer distractions and a smoother passenger experience.

A cleaner experience for everyone

For drivers, this means less friction. For operators, it means stronger driver retention and fewer drivers switching between apps. And for passengers, it means confidence that the fare they see is the fare they pay.

Experience iOS Floating Meter here.