Beta Now Open · Cape Town

Stop Paying for Empty Seats.

Karpool matches you with people along your route and handles the admin — so sharing rides just works.

Joining commuters from Stellenbosch, Paarl, Somerset West & more

Find your route. Join your crew.

Each route unlocks at 50 members. Everyone on it gets early access to the app the moment it hits the threshold.

Don't see your route? Suggest it — we track demand nationwide and launch where people need it most
How it works

Three steps to a better commute.

Karpool handles the matching, scheduling, and coordination. You just show up.

01

Set Your Route

Tell us where and when you're heading. We'll scan your route to find the perfect poolers already going your way.

02

Find Your Crew

Review your matches and pick the poolers who fit your schedule. One tap sends an invite to start your pool.

03

Commute Better

Experience a smarter drive with in-app coordination that keeps everyone on time and on the same page.

A different kind of shared ride.

Traditional ride-hailing

On-demand · per trip
  • ×A different driver and car every trip
  • ×Surge pricing during peak commute hours
  • ×Platform takes 20–25% of every fare
  • ×Built for one-off journeys, not daily commutes

Karpool — same crew, every day

Recurring · cost-share
  • True Peer-to-Peer — you travel with neighbours already driving that exact route
  • Zero Platform Fees — cost-sharing split directly between you and your crew. We don't take a cut
  • Set & Forget Routine — same crew, same schedule, and a predictable monthly budget

Frequently asked.

Who is Karpool for?

Karpool is built for daily commuters — people travelling the same route Monday to Friday. If your commute is predictable and recurring, this is for you. It is not designed for one-off or occasional trips.

Is this safe?

Karpools on our platform are informal, peer-to-peer arrangements — Karpool is a coordination tool, not a transport operator. That said, we do our due diligence: every driver is required to submit their licence and vehicle registration before going live. From there, you're in control — review profiles, get a feel for your potential crewmates, and nothing moves forward until both sides accept the match.

What is the Fair Seat Policy?

Your contribution is based on your seat alone — not on how many others are in the carpool. Whether there is one passenger or three, you pay the same fixed rate. Your seat, your share, nothing more. You and your driver settle costs directly — Karpool does not process any payments.

How do drivers benefit from Karpool?

Driving an empty car every day is money left on the table. Karpool helps you fill those seats with people already heading your way — fuel, tolls, and wear shared across your crew. The more seats you fill, the less your commute costs you.

Can I cancel a trip?

Yes. You can cancel your next scheduled trip at the push of a button — your crewmates are notified automatically. Passengers are only charged for trips actually taken.