Rideshare & Carpool in Australia
Rideshare & Carpool in Australia
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RideMates makes ridesharing and carpooling in Australia safe, easy, and affordable. Share your journey, reduce your carbon footprint, and save on travel costs. Drivers keep 100% of their earnings.
How Does RideMates Work?
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Affordable and Eco-Friendly Ridesharing Across Australia
Find or Share a Ride
Looking for a ride? Enter your location and destination, and RideMates will show you options across Australia.
Want to share a ride? Post yours, and as a driver, you keep 100% of the cost!
Book Your Ride
Once you’ve found the perfect rideshare, booking is simple and secure. Choose your seat, and pay for the ride through our secure payment system. With no hidden fees, RideMates offers affordable ridesharing that keeps your travel costs low. You can trust RideMates for safe, reliable, and eco-friendly rides.
Contact the Driver
After booking, you’ll be able to contact the driver directly through the RideMates app. Coordinate the details, confirm the pickup location, and get ready for your journey. RideMates makes it easy to communicate with your driver, ensuring a safe and smooth experience.
Enjoy Your Ride
On the day of your trip, head to the meeting point, hop in, and enjoy the ride! Whether it’s a short commute or a long-distance journey, ridesharing with RideMates is the best way to save money and reduce your carbon footprint. Share rides with fellow passengers while contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.
Looking for a ride or offering one?
Browse available rideshare options in your area or list your own trip and get matched with passengers in no time. RideMates makes ridesharing in Australia simple, fast, and affordable.
Book a ride
Once you’ve found the ride that fits your needs, book it in seconds and easily connect with the driver to plan your journey.
Why Travelers choose RideMates?
Eco-friendly ridesharing
Reduce emissions and help the environment by sharing your journey with others.
Affordable travel
Rideshare in Australia has become a preferred mode of transportation for budget-conscious travelers
Safe and verified
Look for the blue tick to find verified drivers and passengers, and enjoy a secure rideshare experience.
Trusted community
RideMates brings together drivers and passengers for a trusted, easy-to-use rideshare platform in Australia.
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers ❤️
What is rideshare, and how does RideMates work?
Rideshare is a service where drivers offer available seats in their vehicle to passengers heading in the same direction. It’s an eco-friendly, affordable way to share journeys and reduce travel costs.
RideMates makes ridesharing easy by connecting drivers and passengers across Australia. Whether you’re looking for a ride or offering one, RideMates helps you find or post trips, communicate with fellow travelers, and enjoy a convenient, safe rideshare experience.
How do I sign up?
Ready to start sharing rides and saving money? Sign up here, create your account and start connecting with drivers and passengers across Australia!
How do I book a ride?
1. Find a ride going to your destination.
2. Book your seat with just one click.
3. Contact the driver to get the journey started.
How do I post a ride?
1. Go to the “Post Ride” page
2. Enter Your Ride Details: Fill in the trip information, including your route, time, and available seats.
3. Post Your Ride: Once done, your ride will be live, and passengers can start booking!
Is RideMates safe to use?
Yes, RideMates takes safety seriously. While verification isn’t mandatory, we highly recommend it for drivers and passengers to build trust and increase your chances of bookings. Look for the blue tick to identify verified users, and always check profiles and reviews to ensure a safe and reliable rideshare experience on our secure platform.
For additional safety tips, please check out our Safety Tips article.
How can I get verified?
Getting verified is easy and highly recommended for increasing trust and bookings. Simply follow the steps on your profile page to submit the required documents and complete the verification process.
How do I pay for my ride?
Before booking a ride, add a payment method, such as a credit card, to your account. We accept all major credit cards. Your payment information is securely handled by our payment provider, following strict banking regulations. RideMates does not store or share any of your payment details—everything is processed safely and securely through our platform.
How do I cancel a booking?
If you need to cancel your ride, simply go to the “My Rides” section, find your booking, and click on the ”…” in the top right corner of the ride details page to follow the steps to cancel.
Is there a fee to post a ride or be a driver?
No, there are no fees to post a ride or be a driver on RideMates. 100% of the money from your passengers goes directly to you!
Is there a fee to sign up?
No, signing up for RideMates is completely free! There are no fees to create an account or start using the platform.
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