* Ride (as a general concept) is a common noun. It refers to the act of traveling on a vehicle, animal, or other means of transportation.
* Examples: "I took a ride on the bus." "She went for a horse ride."
* Ride can also be a proper noun when it's the name of something specific, like a:
* Rollercoaster: "The Big Dipper is a famous ride at the amusement park."
* Specific Transportation Service: "I booked a ride with Uber."
Key Difference: Common nouns are general, while proper nouns are specific and capitalized.