AussiePackers vs RideMates

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RideMates is the carpooling app for Australia. Find verified drivers heading the same way, split the fuel, and book a seat in under a minute. From Sydney to Melbourne, Brisbane to the Gold Coast, Perth to Margaret River, carpool the routes Australians actually drive. Drivers keep 100% of the fare they set. No commission, no surge pricing, no hidden fees. Whether you’re commuting, heading home for the weekend, or getting to a festival, RideMates connects you with other Aussies going the same way. NATIONWIDE COVERAGE Every Australian capital plus regional hubs: Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay, Noosa, Margaret River, Alice Springs, Cairns and more. Sydney to Canberra, Melbourne to Adelaide, Brisbane to Byron, are the corridors where people actually carpool. KEEP 100% OF THE FARE Drivers set their own seat price and keep every dollar of it. No percentage cut. Price your trip to share the fuel cost, not to turn a profit, and fill a car in hours. VERIFIED PROFILES Every user can verify with a government ID and a selfie. Look for the blue tick. See ratings and reviews from past passengers and drivers before you book. SECURE PAYMENTS All bookings are processed through Stripe. Passengers pay at checkout, and drivers are paid directly to their bank accounts. No cash, no awkward transfers. IN-APP MESSAGING Message your driver or passenger to sort pickup, luggage, and timing. No phone numbers shared until you’re comfortable. ECO-FRIENDLY TRAVEL Filling empty seats means fewer cars on Australian roads. Carpool on the M1, the Hume, the Bruce, the Pacific Highway, and cut your travel emissions by up to 75%. WHY RIDEMATES INSTEAD OF… • Uber, DiDi, Ola: built for short city taxi trips. RideMates is built for intercity and regional drives. • Greyhound, Firefly, Premier: coaches are slow and fully booked in school holidays. Carpools are faster and cheaper. • Flights: add bags, seat selection, and airport transfers, and a short-hop flight usually costs double.