Uber analysis reveals different mobility patterns across 39 Romanian cities

24 August 2026 Cities across Romania show distinct ride patterns depending on the day of the week, local demand, and popular destinations, according to an Uber analysis covering 39 urban areas. The data, based on rides ordered through the app in the first half of 2026, also found that 10 p.m. was the busiest evening hour in almost every city analyzed. One of the clearest differences was between weekday and weekend activity. Smaller cities generally recorded more visible shifts, while demand in Bucharest remained almost unchanged throughout the week. As such, Bistrița registered the largest weekend increase, with ride activity approximately 22% higher than on weekdays. It was followed by Târgu Mureș, where activity rose by around 20%, and Buzău, with an increase of approximately 10%. On the