Best RydeMates alternatives: apps like RydeMates

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Updated November 2026

Looking for something like RydeMates? We've analyzed 7+ similar apps to help you find the best alternative. Each app is compared by ratings, features, and real user reviews, so you can make the right choice.

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Cityscribe: Save Places by Nolan Fuchs

Restaurants & Favorite Spots
✈️ Travel
5.0(8 ratings)
Free
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Top Alternatives to RydeMates

Shryde (previously BruinShare)#1

Shryde (previously BruinShare) by Yang Gao

Coordinate student rideshares
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
5.0(6 ratings)
Free
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This app connects college students for safe and affordable rideshares. Save money on trips, meet fellow students, and travel around campus or to popular destinations. It offers a trusted community with in-app messaging and user ratings for security.

WeShare Ride#2

WeShare Ride by WeShare Ride LLC

Carpooling for SoCal students
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
5.0(4 ratings)
Free
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This app connects college students with empty car seats to passengers traveling in the same direction. It offers real-time tracking, cost splitting, and advance booking for passengers, while drivers can earn money on their routes and set their own schedules. The platform emphasizes a safe, verified community for more affordable and sustainable travel.

Bruin Carpool#3

Bruin Carpool by CADEN MANATO MINAMI

Rideshare for UCLA students
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
5.0(4 ratings)
Free
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This app connects UCLA students for shared rides, significantly reducing travel costs to destinations like LAX or Union Station. It allows verified Bruins to split fares for services like Waymo or Uber, avoiding surge pricing and expensive solo trips.

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LAnow
LAnow
LAnow
On-demand Transit in West LA
Free

This app offers on-demand shared rides within West Los Angeles, connecting you to destinations not served by traditional bus routes. Book a ride via the app or phone, and be picked up or dropped off within a quarter mile of your desired location.

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TAP LA
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TAP LA
Transit fare payment in LA
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Pay for transit fares across Los Angeles with your mobile device. This app allows you to purchase passes, manage multiple cards, and use touchless payment on numerous bus and train systems. It also offers trip planning and access to multimodal programs.

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Scoop - Carpooling & Commuting
Scoop - Carpooling & Commuting
Scoop - Carpooling & Commuting
Share your trip to work!
Free

Easily arrange carpools with colleagues and neighbors for your daily commute. Smart routing ensures efficient door-to-door travel, helping you save money and connect with your community.

Arrange carpools with co-workers and neighborsSchedule AM and PM tripsSmart, efficient door-to-door routing
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METRO Splash Pass
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METRO Splash Pass
Your ticket, anytime, anywhere
Free

Pay for bus rides directly from your phone using a credit or debit card. Avoid the need for exact change or visiting ticket machines to purchase passes.

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