Cheaper than a taxi,
faster than a bus.
LinkRide finds you someone who’s already heading your way, so instead of paying full price for a taxi (or working around a bus timetable), you just split the real cost of the trip.
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Split the real cost
Verified & tracked
Real app, testing now
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See LinkRide in 30 seconds
Split the real cost of a trip with someone already going your way.
How it works
A trip someone’s already making
Shared with people heading the same way.
Post or find a trip
Drivers post journeys they're already making. Riders join one heading their way.
Check who you're with
Licence, insurance, and vehicle checks first. Ratings and reliability before you join.
Split the cost
The fare is calculated in the open, then split. Track live and chat in-app.
Pricing
The rate drops the further you go
Not a flat per-mile charge. You see the full breakdown before you book.
Base cost
Added before distance
Short urban
0–5 miles
Local
5–20 miles
Regional
20–100 miles
Long motorway
100+ miles
Try it
See what you’d actually pay
Same rates as above, plus the 20% passenger booking fee.
People sharingincluding the driver
You save
£6.00
60% less than covering the trip alone
Based on current cost-sharing rates and the 20% public booking fee. Closed-community rates are agreed with each organisation.
Safety
Built so every trip feels safe
Verification, live tracking, and a safety net on every journey.
See who's driving
Photo, vehicle, rating, and their record of cancellations and no-shows.
Live tracking, one tap to help
Follow the trip on a live map. Share details or trigger SOS from one screen.
Emergency contact
A trusted contact who's automatically looped in if you need them.
In-trip group chat
Pickup points and delays with everyone on the trip, in one thread.
Community-restricted trips
Verify into your university or employer to see members-only trips.
Waitlist for full trips
You're added automatically the moment a seat opens up.
Repeat weekly trips
Set up a regular commute once. It repeats without the weekly repost.
Notifications, your way
Push alerts for trip updates and chat, plus your own preferences.
Know what to expect
SoonPreferences like smoking, pets, and music before you book.
The app
The real thing, not a mockup
Screens from the build running on real devices. Flip light and dark to see both.
A quick check before anyone gets behind the wheel
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is LinkRide a taxi or rideshare service?+
No — LinkRide is cost-sharing, not a for-profit rideshare. The driver's already making the trip, so you're just splitting the real cost with them, not paying a markup on top.
How is the cost worked out?+
It's banded by distance — short urban trips cost more per mile because of traffic and stop-start driving, while long motorway trips cost less. You'll see the full breakdown before you book.
What's the booking fee?+
Passengers pay a 20% booking fee on top of their fare share. The driver keeps the fare in full; the fee is how LinkRide runs. Closed communities agree their own member rate with us. You'll see the exact split before you confirm, and nothing is taken until you've arrived safely.
Who can drive?+
Anyone with a full licence, valid insurance, and a vehicle that passes our check — all verified before their first trip goes live.
When does LinkRide launch?+
The app is in testing on real devices now. Next is a closed beta — small, invite-only groups — then a wider public launch. Join the waitlist and we'll email you when it's your turn; tick the news and updates option to hear about each stage.
Which platforms will it be on?+
Android and iOS are both being built and tested at the same time, so you won't be waiting on one for the other.
Organisations
Running a university or workplace?
Verified-only trips, your branding, a member booking fee agreed with you, and a live dashboard of trips, miles, and CO2e saved.
Waitlist
Be first in when we launch
We’ll email you when testing opens up in your area. Unsubscribe any time.