Coverage of the HICH Driver Connect Event — November 2, 2025 | Burnsville, MN
HICH Minnesota hosted its Driver Connect event on November 2, 2025, at the Leonora Event Center in Burnsville, where drivers from across the state gathered to learn about the company’s latest milestones, future growth plans, and the economic model that positions HICH as one of the most driver-centered platforms in the country.
The event focused on transparency, financial updates, long-term projections, and HICH’s mission to place drivers — not corporations — at the heart of the rideshare economy. With a rapidly expanding network and a business structure unlike any competitor, HICH is setting out to create a new industry standard in Minnesota.
A Model Built on Driver Ownership and Fairness
During the presentation, HICH leadership emphasized why the platform stands apart from mainstream rideshare companies. Their message was simple:
HICH is designed to build wealth for drivers, not extract it from them.
The company operates on four core principles:
1. No Commissions
Drivers keep 100% of their earnings.
HICH does not take a percentage of any trip — a major contrast to traditional rideshare companies.
2. Wage Guarantee
Every ride completed on HICH comes with a minimum wage guarantee, ensuring drivers receive fair compensation regardless of trip length or distance.
3. Free Equity for Drivers
HICH is the only rideshare platform offering drivers equity at no cost. This equity grows as the company grows, giving drivers a financial stake in HICH’s long-term success.
4. Lifetime Rider Ownership
Drivers who introduce riders to HICH keep those riders forever. All future rides are routed to the introducing driver first, enabling long-term business relationships and stable income.
This ownership-based approach positions HICH as more than a transportation app — it is a vehicle for economic empowerment.
• 5,000 Driver Cap Planned in Minnesota
to ensure fair competition and income stability
• Projected Average Monthly Driver Income by 2027: $6,900
These numbers reflect both the scale of driver engagement and the potential earning power as the platform continues to grow.
How Drivers Can Join the Platform
HICH introduced flexible membership options that allow drivers to choose their level of participation:
Partner – $999
Includes an equivalent amount of equity and the full set of benefits from all other plans.
Projected Share Value: A Five-Year Wealth-Building Roadmap
HICH shared share-value projections that illustrate how driver equity can grow over time:
• $0.33 — 2024 Q4
• $0.50 — 2025 Q3
• $0.99 — 2026 Q1
• $1.50 — 2026 Q4
• $3.75 — 2027 Q2
• $7.50 — 2028 Q4
For full-time drivers accumulating shares consistently, this means real opportunities to build long-term wealth rather than relying solely on week-to-week earnings. What HICH Has Accomplished So Far (2025)
The company presented key statistics showing the platform’s momentum:
• 3,523 Registered Drivers
• 7,434 Riders (99% introduced by drivers)
• 13,404 Completed Rides Paid by Card
• 634,000 Shares Granted to Drivers
• $192,000 Paid Out to Drivers in 2025
• 19,873 Missed Rides in Minneapolis Alone
(highlighting the demand and room for growth)
Annual Plan – $199
More affordable than the partner plan with strong, long-term benefits.
Monthly Plan – $19
Ideal for drivers who want to bring their own rider base and build customer loyalty gradually.
Regardless of which plan drivers choose, the structure is designed to encourage ownership, business growth, and personal financial stability.
Why HICH Says It Will Succeed Where Uber Fails
HICH leaders delivered a clear message: the only way to challenge billion-dollar rideshare companies is to build a system rooted in fairness, transparency, and driver control.
• Drivers keep their full earnings
• Riders pay 20% less on every ride
• The platform remains fully local
• Drivers receive equity at no cost
• Rider relationships stay with the driver, not the company
This creates a sustainable ecosystem that benefits everyone involved.
A Local Company with a Community-Driven Mission
Unlike large rideshare corporations headquartered worldwide, HICH is homegrown in Minnesota.
Its founders frequently highlight that the platform was created specifically to address the unique struggles faced by immigrant and East African drivers — a community that forms the backbone of Minnesota’s rideshare workforce.
HICH’s business model is built around three goals:
• Increase driver income and stability
• Provide affordable, dependable rides for customers
• Create long-term wealth opportunities through equity and rider ownership
This combination has made HICH one of the most talked-about startups in Minnesota’s transportation sector.
Looking Ahead: A New Standard for Minnesota Rideshare
The Driver Connect event demonstrated that HICH is no longer just an idea — it is a rapidly growing platform with measurable results and a clear roadmap for the future.
If HICH continues to expand at its current pace, Minnesota could become the first state in the country where drivers have genuine ownership, guaranteed wages, lower operating costs, and a path to actual wealth creation.
For thousands of rideshare drivers searching for fairness and independence, HICH represents a promising alternative — one that puts the driver at the center of the business.
Spotlight Magazine Statement
As Spotlight Magazine continues to highlight Minnesota’s innovators and community builders, HICH Minnesota stands out as a strong example of how local entrepreneurship can reshape entire industries.
We will continue tracking HICH’s progress and reporting on its impact in the months ahead.
