Ride together. Save together. Commute smarter.
RideClub helps riders and drivers connect for planned shared rides with verified users, smart matching, secure online payments, and no ride commission. T&Cs apply.
Find someone already going your way, request a ride, offer your empty seats, and make everyday commuting safer, easier, and more affordable.
Less endless searching. More trusted rides that actually fit your route.
Smart match
Plan your commute
Pickup
Cape Town CBD
Drop-off
Claremont
Date
Tomorrow
Time
08:00
Verified driver
2 seats available
Payment secured before pickup
How RideClub works
Plan ahead, match with people going your way, and travel with more confidence.
Search your commute
Enter your pickup area, destination, date, time, and number of seats.
Get smart matches
RideClub suggests rides based on route, time, availability, price, and seats. You can also browse the list yourself.
Route plan
CBD to Claremont
Request or accept
Riders send requests. Drivers review who joins and stay in control of their ride.
Pay securely and ride
Use secure online payments, confirm the details, and meet at the planned pickup point.
Made for people who move around Cape Town
RideClub helps riders find affordable lifts and helps drivers make their everyday trips work harder.
For riders looking for a reliable lift
Find verified drivers already heading where you need to go. Compare routes, times, seats, and prices without posting the same request across endless groups.
Find a rideFind planned rides from people already going your way
Use smart matching by pickup, drop-off, time, price, and seats
Travel with verified users and planned ride details
Pay securely online before the ride
Pay the displayed price with no surprise ride commission
Useful for work, campus, appointments, airport trips, and getting home
Not e-hailing. Not random lift posts. Planned rides that fit real routines.
RideClub is built for lift clubs, shared commutes, airport rides, and everyday trips where people can organise ahead. It is for people who want a smarter way to connect before they travel.
Planned before pickup
Riders request ahead so everyone has time to prepare.
Drivers stay in control
Drivers choose when they drive, where they stop, and who joins.
Smart matching
RideClub helps match riders and drivers by route, time, price, seats, and availability.
Better than endless searching
No more scrolling through group posts hoping to find the right lift. RideClub helps bring the right rides closer to you.
Verified users only.
Trust starts before the trip. RideClub uses user verification, driver checks, clear ride details, ratings, and reporting tools to help create a safer shared commute community.
RideClub is built to make shared commuting feel less random and more reliable.
Rider and driver verification
SA ID or passport verification
Driver's licence verification
Vehicle licence disc verification
Ratings and reviews
Ability to report suspicious profiles or ride issues
Secure online payments to reduce risky arrangements
Pay safely. Ride with confidence.
Secure online payments are active on RideClub. Riders pay the displayed price online, and payment is confirmed before the trip so both sides know the ride is serious.
No ride commission
RideClub does not take a ride commission from shared rides. T&Cs apply.
Displayed price
Riders see the ride price before they request, so there are no awkward surprises.
Secure confirmation
Online payment helps reduce scams, fake bookings, and last-minute uncertainty.
Driver control
Drivers set their ride details, review requests, and stay in control of who joins.
Payment terms may vary depending on the selected payment method. Always check the ride details before confirming.
Use RideClub from your phone browser
No download needed. Open RideClub from your phone, create your profile, get verified, and start finding or offering planned rides while we prepare the mobile app.
Works from your browser
Easy to access
Built for mobile
App coming later
Ready to find your people going your way?
Join RideClub, get verified, and start planning safer, smarter shared commutes across Cape Town.
FAQ
Quick answers for riders, drivers, payments, and planned ride rules.
Is RideClub an e-hailing app?
No. RideClub is for planned shared rides, lift clubs, and everyday commutes. It helps riders and drivers going in the same direction connect before the trip.
How does RideClub help riders?
Riders can find verified drivers, compare planned rides, use smart matching, and pay securely online before travelling.
How does RideClub help drivers?
Drivers can offer empty seats on trips they are already taking, reduce fuel costs, choose who joins, and stay in control of their schedule.
How does smart matching work?
RideClub matches riders and drivers based on route, pickup and drop-off areas, time, availability, price, and seats. Riders can also browse available rides manually.
Does RideClub take a ride commission?
No. RideClub does not take a ride commission from shared rides. T&Cs apply.
Are secure online payments active?
Yes. Secure online payments are active on RideClub. Riders can pay the displayed price online, and payment is confirmed before the trip.
Who gets verified?
Riders and drivers go through verification. Drivers also complete driver's licence and vehicle checks before offering rides.
Can drivers choose who joins their ride?
Yes. Drivers can review ride requests and choose who they accept.
Can I use RideClub without downloading an app?
Yes. RideClub is browser-first at launch, so you can use it from your phone browser.
What happens if a driver does not accept my request?
RideClub can move to the next best matched driver until one accepts or until available matches expire.
What if I see a fake or suspicious profile?
You can report suspicious profiles or ride issues so RideClub can review them.