Cheaper than a taxi,
faster than a bus.
LinkRide is a cost-sharing carpool app — not a for-profit rideshare. The driver was already making the trip; you just split the fare with the people going the same way, verified and tracked, start to finish.
Android build in testing. iOS to follow. No spam — one email when we launch.
Your trip
Manchester → Leeds
Sam K. · 4.9★
Verified · Blue Toyota Corolla
How LinkRide works
No surge pricing, no driver “wage” baked into the fare — just a trip that's happening anyway, shared with people going the same way.
Post or find a trip
Drivers post a trip they're already making. Riders search for one going their way, or set up a recurring weekly commute.
Check who you're riding with
Every driver is verified — licence, insurance, vehicle details. See their rating and reliability history before you join.
Split the fare, ride together
The fare is calculated transparently and split across the seats filled. Track the trip live and chat with the group in-app.
Fares that reflect the road, not a flat rate
Most rideshare pricing charges the same amount per mile no matter the trip. LinkRide bands fares by distance instead — the price per mile drops the further you go, and the full breakdown is shown before you book.
Short urban trips
0–5 miles
Traffic, stop-start wear, and short trips still need a minimum fare to be worth the detour.
Mid-range trips
5–20 miles
The most common commute distance — priced to stay well under a taxi.
Long motorway trips
20+ miles
Steady motorway driving costs the driver less per mile, so the saving passes to riders.
Illustrative example — exact bands and rates are set per trip and shown in full before you confirm a booking.
Everything you need to trust the ride
Built for regular commutes and one-off trips alike.
Verified drivers
Licence, insurance, and vehicle details checked before anyone can drive.
Live GPS tracking
Voice turn-by-turn navigation and a live map so riders always know where the trip is.
In-trip group chat
Coordinate pickup points and delays with everyone on the trip, in one thread.
Ratings & reliability
Ratings plus a track record of late cancellations and no-shows, visible before you join.
Community-restricted trips
Verify into your university or employer to see trips limited to people you already trust.
Waitlist for full trips
Join the waitlist on a full trip — you're auto-added the moment a seat opens up.
Repeat weekly trips
Set up a regular commute once and it recurs automatically, no reposting every week.
Notifications, your way
Push alerts for trip updates and chat, with full history and preferences in-app.
Safety isn't an afterthought
Every trip is traceable, every driver is verified, and help is always one tap away.
Who's my ride
See your driver's photo, vehicle, and rating before you ever get in the car.
One-tap safety sheet
Call your driver, share live trip details, or trigger SOS — all from one screen, one tap away.
Emergency contact
Add a trusted contact who can be looped in automatically if you need them.
Frequently asked questions
Is LinkRide a taxi or rideshare service?+
No. LinkRide is cost-sharing, not for-profit rideshare. Drivers are already making the trip — riders just split the real cost of that journey with them, not pay a fare with a driver wage built in.
How is the price worked out?+
Fares are distance-banded: short urban trips cost more per mile (traffic, stop-start driving), long motorway trips cost less per mile. You see the full breakdown before you book.
Who can drive?+
Every driver goes through verification — licence, insurance, and vehicle details — before they can post a trip.
When does LinkRide launch?+
The app is built and running on real devices. We're finishing store submission — join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment it's available.
Which platforms will it be on?+
Android first, with iOS to follow shortly after.
Be first in when we launch
One email, sent once — the moment LinkRide is live in your area.