# FARU: Find A Ride University — Campus pinboard for rides home

> Campus carpool and ride-sharing app for students. (iPhone/iPad app by Shot Call'a Games, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faru-find-a-ride-university/id6801682857 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shot Call'a Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796114320)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 98 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: freemium

## What is FARU?

FARU (Find A Ride University) is a campus carpool message board for students — the modern version of the pin board in a student center.

Post and find campus rides, send a message for a Designated Driver when you need a sober ride home, message other verified students, and optionally share live location with emergency contacts during a trip.

What you can do:
• Post and browse campus rides toward hometowns and nearby campuses
• Filter by destination, club, and ride vibe
• Use Class Rides for schedule-aware campus carpools to class buildings  
• See After class hometown rides that leave after your last class (FARU+) 
• Browse event rides for games, concerts, career fairs, and more
• Post a ride request when you need a seat
• Join clubs and share trips with people you already trust
• Opt in as a Designated Driver for sober campus rides (free preferred, tips optional)
• There's no gig paperwork, and FARU doesn't turn your ride home into a side hustle - our goal is to help students help students
• Split the gas, etc and get there! You can even offer a ride for FREE

SAFETY BUILT IN (ALWAYS FREE!!!)
• Student ID verification and verified badges
• Emergency contacts and optional guardian linking
• SOS, live location sharing on trips you choose, and offline trip cards
• I’m OK / check-in during active rides

FARU+
Unlock wider browse, Class Rides marketplace matching, After class rides after last class, corridor alerts, For you suggestions, and an ad-free experience. Monthly and yearly plans include a 30-day free trial

FARU GROUPS
Your club's night board. The plan is on the club, not each student.
FARU Groups ($9.99/mo) and Groups Pro ($24.99/mo) are club-billed in the App Store. Members still post seats, request a ride, and join a sober-ride network for free.
Event hubs: I have seats. I need a ride. Waitlist. I'm here.
Officers close gaps. Students still claim the ride. Officers do not put you on a car or assign you onto Driver on Duty.
I'm here opens 2 hours before arrive. Then set how you're leaving — need a ride, walk, drive, or offer seats. Scan a door QR so officers see you on the roster.

GROUPS PRO
Command is the live officer board: open seats, still out, Driver on Duty, tonight's hubs.
Driver on Duty is club coverage members sign up for. It is not the same as Profile Designated Drivers.
Hub history stays 18 months. Door headcount, chapter books, receipt scan, and branded PDFs are club records only — FARU does not file them with the university.

FARU hosts listings and messages. We do not provide transportation, employ drivers, or process payments between users for rides. Any meetup is solely between users.

Privacy Policy: https://improvestu.com/faru/privacy/

Terms of Use (EULA):
https://improvestu.com/faru/terms/
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Campus carpool listings
- Designated driver option
- Live location sharing
- Student ID verification
- Schedule-aware carpools
- Event ride browsing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FARU Groups Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| FARU Group Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Is FARU safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess FARU.

## Is FARU legit?

FARU: Find A Ride University has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for FARU is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about FARU

### What is FARU?

FARU is a campus carpool message board designed for students to find or offer rides. It functions like a modern pin board in a student center, facilitating connections for rides home, to classes, and for events.

### How does FARU ensure safety?

FARU includes student ID verification with badges, emergency contact linking, and optional live location sharing during trips. Users can also use an 'I'm OK' check-in feature during active rides.

### Can I offer free rides on FARU?

Yes, you can offer rides for free on FARU. The app's goal is to help students help each other, and users can choose to split gas costs or offer rides without charge.

### What features are included in FARU+?

FARU+ unlocks wider browsing, marketplace matching for Class Rides, rides after your last class, corridor alerts, personalized suggestions, and an ad-free experience. It offers monthly and yearly subscription plans.

### Does FARU have ads?

The free version of FARU contains advertisements. An ad-free experience is available with a subscription to FARU+.

### What is the cost of FARU+ subscriptions?

FARU+ offers a monthly plan for $4.99 and a yearly plan for $49.99. Both plans include a 30-day free trial period.

### Is FARU available on all devices?

FARU is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, indicating compatibility with Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is FARU updated?

The app was last updated on October 3, 2026, with version 1.0.8. This suggests a relatively recent update, though the frequency of future updates is not specified.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.13 — 2026-10-26

Tap-to-confirm updates.
FARU Groups layout updates.

### 1.0.11 — 2026-10-22

FARU Groups is live — a club night board. Officers close gaps. Students still claim the ride.

• FARU Groups ($9.99/mo) and Groups Pro ($24.99/mo) bill the club, not each student. Members still post seats, request a ride, and join a sober-ride network for free.
• Event hubs: I have seats, I need a ride, Waitlist, and I'm here (opens 2 hours before arrive).
• Command: open seats, still out, Driver on Duty, tonight's hubs. Driver on Duty is not Profile Designated Drivers.
• Hub history for 18 months, door headcount, and chapter books — club records only.

### 1.0.10 — 2026-10-16

Official campus events can now carry a cover image. When your campus adds one, it shows on the Browse → Events calendar, on ride cards, and full-width when you post or open a ride for that event.

### 1.0.9 — 2026-10-13

DD network updates
Profile updates
Home DD updates

### 1.0.8 — 2026-10-03

Upgrades to home screen

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