# RideMates

> RideMates is Australia's carpool and rideshare marketplace. Passengers book affordable seats with verified drivers on intercity routes and daily commutes; drivers offset fuel and tolls by filling empty seats. The product is available as a web app and on iOS and Android, with coverage across every Australian capital city.

RideMates is operated by Jianou Studio. The platform focuses on long-distance carpooling (e.g. Sydney to Melbourne) and recurring commutes (carpool-to-work). Pricing is set by drivers within fair-share guidelines so trips are typically cheaper than coach, train, or budget flights on the same corridor. All drivers complete identity verification before they can publish a ride.

## Core pages

- [Home](https://ridemates.com.au/): product overview, recent rides, how it works, FAQ.
- [For drivers](https://ridemates.com.au/driver/): how drivers publish rides, set prices, and get paid.
- [For passengers](https://ridemates.com.au/passenger/): how passengers search, book, and pay for seats.
- [Carpool hub](https://ridemates.com.au/carpool/): overview of carpooling on RideMates with links to every supported city.
- [Rideshare hub](https://ridemates.com.au/rideshare/): overview of intercity rideshare routes.
- [Carpooling app Australia](https://ridemates.com.au/carpooling-app-australia/): primary brand pillar page covering the national service.
- [Carpool to work](https://ridemates.com.au/carpool-to-work/): recurring commute carpools and how they save daily commuters money.

## Cities

- [Sydney carpool](https://ridemates.com.au/carpool/sydney/)
- [Melbourne carpool](https://ridemates.com.au/carpool/melbourne/)
- [Brisbane carpool](https://ridemates.com.au/carpool/brisbane/)
- [Perth carpool](https://ridemates.com.au/carpool/perth/)
- [Adelaide carpool](https://ridemates.com.au/carpool/adelaide/)
- [Canberra carpool](https://ridemates.com.au/carpool/canberra/)
- [Hobart carpool](https://ridemates.com.au/carpool/hobart/)
- [Darwin carpool](https://ridemates.com.au/carpool/darwin/)
- [Gold Coast carpool](https://ridemates.com.au/carpool/gold-coast/)
- [Newcastle carpool](https://ridemates.com.au/carpool/newcastle/)
- [Sunshine Coast carpool](https://ridemates.com.au/carpool/sunshine-coast/)
- [Wollongong carpool](https://ridemates.com.au/carpool/wollongong/)

## Top intercity routes

- [Sydney to Melbourne rideshare](https://ridemates.com.au/rideshare/sydney-to-melbourne/)
- [Melbourne to Sydney rideshare](https://ridemates.com.au/rideshare/melbourne-to-sydney/)
- [Sydney to Brisbane rideshare](https://ridemates.com.au/rideshare/sydney-to-brisbane/)
- [Brisbane to Sydney rideshare](https://ridemates.com.au/rideshare/brisbane-to-sydney/)
- [Sydney to Canberra rideshare](https://ridemates.com.au/rideshare/sydney-to-canberra/)
- [Melbourne to Adelaide rideshare](https://ridemates.com.au/rideshare/melbourne-to-adelaide/)
- [Brisbane to Gold Coast rideshare](https://ridemates.com.au/rideshare/brisbane-to-gold-coast/)
- [Sydney to Byron Bay rideshare](https://ridemates.com.au/rideshare/sydney-to-byron-bay/)
- [Perth to Margaret River rideshare](https://ridemates.com.au/rideshare/perth-to-margaret-river/)
- [Sydney to Newcastle rideshare](https://ridemates.com.au/rideshare/sydney-to-newcastle/)

## Blog highlights

- [Petrol prices in Australia 2026: how ridesharing saves you hundreds](https://ridemates.com.au/petrol-prices-australia-2026-how-ridesharing-saves-you-hundreds/)
- [Sydney to Melbourne: cheapest way to travel in 2026](https://ridemates.com.au/sydney-to-melbourne-cheapest-way-to-travel-2026/)
- [Recurring rides: weekly carpool in Australia](https://ridemates.com.au/recurring-rides-weekly-carpool-australia-2026/)
- [Best Australian road trips to carpool in 2026](https://ridemates.com.au/best-road-trips-australia-carpool-2026/)
- [How to split travel costs: the RideMates guide](https://ridemates.com.au/how-to-split-travel-costs-ridemates-guide/)
- [Festival season 2026: how to get there cheap](https://ridemates.com.au/festival-season-australia-2026-how-to-get-there-cheap/)
- [Rideshare safety in Australia: what you need to know](https://ridemates.com.au/rideshare-safety-in-australia-what-you-need-to-know/)
- [Australian rideshare regulations explained](https://ridemates.com.au/australian-rideshare-regulations-what-drivers-and-riders-should-understand/)
- [Car sharing 101: what you need to know](https://ridemates.com.au/car-sharing-101-what-you-need-to-know/)

## Optional

- [Blog index](https://ridemates.com.au/blog/): every published article.
- [Sitemap](https://ridemates.com.au/sitemap.xml): full machine-readable list of indexable URLs (cities, routes, posts).
- [Terms of service](https://ridemates.com.au/terms/)
- [Privacy policy](https://ridemates.com.au/privacy-policy/)