Drive with RideAlong

Turn your long-distance trips into profit. Share rides, cover gas costs, and help fellow students get home or travel between cities affordably.

$0 Gas Cost to You
2 Max Passengers
100% Student Verified
Students using rideshare app

How RideAlong Works for Drivers

Simple steps to start earning money while helping fellow students

1

Sign Up & Verify

Create your account with your .edu email and upload your driver's license, insurance, and vehicle information for quick verification.

2

Post Your Trip

Share your planned route, departure time, and available seats. Our smart matching system connects you with students going your way.

3

Pick Up Passengers

Meet your verified student passengers at the designated pickup locations. Safety and convenience guaranteed.

4

Get Paid

Collect payment through our secure platform. Never worry about gas money again - passengers cover all costs plus extra!

Why Drive with RideAlong?

Turn planned long-distance and intercity trips into covered fuel and extra income while connecting with other verified students.

Never Pay for Gas Again

Our long-distance pricing model ensures you don’t pay out of pocket. One passenger usually covers fuel; two passengers turn the trip into pure profit.

  • $7.25 per passenger per 25 miles
  • 100% gas cost coverage guaranteed
  • Extra earnings with 2 passengers

Safe & Verified Community

All passengers are verified students with .edu email addresses. Safety protocols and ratings help keep rides respectful.

  • Student-only verified riders
  • In-app and email notifications

Flexible Schedule

Drive on your own terms. Share rides only when it fits—weekend journeys, holiday travel, or city-to-city trips you’re already taking.

  • Set your own schedule
  • Cancel anytime before pickup
  • Choose your routes

Build Student Connections

Connect with verified students and help peers travel safely between cities or get home while earning for trips you were already planning.

  • Connect with peers
  • Build your network
  • Help your community

Calculate Your Earnings

See how much you can save and earn by sharing rides with fellow students.

50 miles
Your Gas Cost $0.00
You Receive $9.00
Your Profit +$4.50

*Rates: $7.25 per passenger per 25 miles. Gas costs covered plus profit guaranteed!

Pure Profit

Driver Requirements

Simple qualifications designed for student life. Most students already meet our requirements!

Student Status

Currently enrolled in any accredited college or university with valid .edu email address

Age & License

18+ years old with valid driver's license and at least 1 year of driving experience

Clean Driving Record

No major violations in the last 3 years.

Vehicle Age

2010 or newer model year in good working condition with current registration

Seating Capacity

Minimum 3 seats total (driver + 2 passengers max) with working seatbelts

Safety Features

Working brakes, lights, signals, and regular maintenance records recommended

Driver's License

Valid, current state-issued driver's license (not expired)

Vehicle Registration

Current vehicle registration and title (vehicle must be registered in your name)

Insurance Proof

Valid auto insurance coverage meeting minimum state requirements