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Share Your Commute.
Share the Cost.

Connect with verified South Africans travelling the same route every day. Save money, cut fuel costs, and commute safely β€” with escrow-protected payments.

βœ“ SA ID verified users
βœ“ Escrow-protected payments
βœ“ Live GPS & SOS
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Escrow
Funds held until safe arrival
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100%
Manually ID-verified users
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18%
Platform fee only β€” you keep 82%
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GPS
Live tracking & SOS on every trip

How It Works

Four simple steps from registration to your first paid commute. Click any step to learn more.

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Register & Verify

Create your account and upload your SA documents for verification.

CommuteShare verifies every user manually before they can book or post rides. This makes the platform safe for everyone.

  • Enter your name, email, SA mobile number, and SA ID number
  • Verify your phone with a one-time SMS code
  • Upload your SA ID document and proof of residence
  • Providers also upload their vehicle, license disc, and registration paper
  • Admin reviews and approves within 24 hours β€” you'll get an SMS
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Find or Post a Ride

Search for commuters going your way, or post your daily route with your price.

Our map-based search finds rides within your chosen radius using straight-line proximity to your pickup and drop-off points.

  • Search by address or tap "Use my location" on mobile
  • Filter by date, number of seats, and search radius (2–20 km)
  • See driver ratings, vehicle details, and match percentage
  • Propose a different price β€” driver can accept or counter-offer
  • Join a waitlist if a ride is full β€” you'll be notified if a seat opens
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Admin Approves Match

Every confirmed booking is reviewed by our team before contact details are shared.

This step is what makes CommuteShare different from other platforms. No stranger can contact you without admin oversight.

  • Once driver accepts your booking request, admin reviews the match
  • Admin checks both parties' verification status and route details
  • Only after approval are phone numbers revealed to both sides
  • You'll receive an SMS and in-app notification immediately
  • This prevents revenue bypass and protects both parties
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Pay, Travel & Release

Pay securely via PayFast. Funds are held until you confirm safe arrival.

Your money is never sent directly to the driver. It's held in escrow and only released when you're satisfied with the trip.

  • Pay via card, EFT, SnapScan, Zapper, or instant EFT
  • Funds are held securely β€” driver cannot access them until trip completes
  • Live GPS tracks every trip; SOS button alerts emergency contacts instantly
  • Driver can request a petrol advance mid-trip (you approve or deny)
  • Release payment after safe arrival β€” driver receives their 82%
  • Rate each other and build community trust over time

Why CommuteShare?

Built specifically for South African daily commuters β€” not a generic global rideshare app.

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SA ID Verified

Every user is manually verified with a government-issued ID document and proof of residence. No anonymous accounts.

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Escrow Payments

Your money is held securely via PayFast and only released after you confirm safe arrival β€” the driver can never run off with your cash.

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Live GPS & SOS

Every active trip is tracked in real time. One tap on the SOS button sends your location to your emergency contacts immediately.

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Recurring Commutes

Schedule daily, weekday-only, or custom schedules. Not one-off rides β€” your whole commute week, sorted once.

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Price Negotiation

Not happy with the listed price? Propose a counter-offer. Driver accepts, declines, or negotiates back. No take-it-or-leave-it pricing.

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Human Admin Oversight

Every matched booking is reviewed by a real person before contact details are shared. No algorithm, no automation, no surprises.

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Mutual Ratings

Rate each other after every trip. Build a track record. Filter out bad actors over time through community accountability.

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Referral Rewards

Earn R20 wallet credit for every friend who signs up with your referral code and completes their first trip.

Ready to share your commute?

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