How It Works

Ridiculously simple

Whether you're looking for a ride or offering one, FULLRIDE makes it effortless.

For Riders

Find your ride in minutes

STEP 01

Search for rides

Enter your departure city, destination, and travel date. FULLRIDE instantly shows available rides from verified student drivers heading your way.

STEP 02

Browse and compare

Compare rides by price, departure time, driver rating, and amenities. Check the driver's profile, reviews, and vehicle details before choosing.

STEP 03

Book instantly or request

Some rides offer Instant Book — your seat is confirmed immediately. Others require a booking request that the driver approves. Either way, payment is secure through Stripe.

STEP 04

Pay securely

Your payment is charged at booking and held securely until the ride is complete. No cash exchanges, no awkward Venmo requests. Just seamless, protected payments.

STEP 05

Ride and rate

Meet your driver at the pickup point, enjoy the ride, and rate your experience afterward. Your ratings help the community stay safe and trustworthy.

For Drivers

Share your ride, share the cost

STEP 01

Post your trip

Already driving somewhere? Post your route, departure time, and available seats. Add stops along the way to pick up more riders.

STEP 02

Set your price and preferences

Set your per-seat price (capped at the IRS mileage rate for cost-sharing). Choose instant book or manual approval. Offer women-only rides for added safety.

STEP 03

Accept or auto-confirm riders

Review booking requests and accept riders you're comfortable with. Or enable Instant Book to automatically confirm riders — your choice.

STEP 04

Drive and get paid

Pick up your riders and hit the road. Once the ride is completed, your earnings are released to your Stripe Connect account — deposited directly to your bank.

STEP 05

Build your reputation

After every ride, riders rate and review you. Great ratings mean more bookings and a stronger profile in the FULLRIDE community.

Pricing

Transparent and fair

No hidden fees. No surge pricing. Here's exactly how pricing works.

Drivers set their price per seat. Prices are capped at the IRS mileage rate to ensure this remains cost-sharing, not commercial driving. Most rides cost $10-40 — a fraction of what rideshare apps charge.

FULLRIDE adds a service fee to riders. This small fee (minimum $1.50) covers secure payment processing, platform maintenance, and 24/7 support. The fee is always shown at checkout before you pay.

Drivers receive 100% of the seat price. The service fee is charged on top — drivers aren't docked anything.

Example: Boston → New York

Driver's price per seat$25.00
Service fee$4.50
You pay$29.50

Compare: Uber/Lyft would charge $120-180 for the same trip.

FAQ

Common questions

Ready to ride?

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