About Private Rides
A coordination platform for private transportation, built on trust between people who know each other.
Our Mission
To make private transportation simple and accessible by connecting riders with drivers they already know and trust, without the complexity of ride-hailing apps or the unpredictability of stranger-based matching.
What we are
A Coordinator, Not a Provider
Private Rides is a coordination platform. We schedule rides between known parties, record agreements, and facilitate communication. We help connect riders and drivers, but we don't provide transportation ourselves.
A Marketplace for Private Transportation
Payments flow from rider to driver through our secure payment system. We collect a clearly labeled coordination fee, but we're not positioned as taking a cut of transportation. Drivers set their own prices. Riders pay what they agree to.
Built for Scheduled Rides
We focus on rides that are scheduled in advance or arranged with known drivers. We avoid instant dispatch, nearby driver matching, or real-time hailing. The more planned the ride, the better it works on our platform.
Who we serve
Private Rides works well for people who need reliable, recurring transportation with drivers they trust.
Daily Commuters
People who travel the same routes on regular schedules and want consistency.
School Transport
Parents arranging rides for children with drivers the family knows and trusts.
Medical Transport
Regular appointments with reliable drivers who understand the routine.
Family & Community
Extended family, neighbors, and community members helping each other.
Small Groups
Coworkers, church groups, or teams who share regular transportation needs.
Anyone Who Values Trust
People who prefer known drivers over algorithm-assigned strangers.
How we operate
Our platform operates as a transportation coordinator or broker. This is regulated, but differently than ride-hailing companies. Here's what that means:
- •Drivers are verified for identity and insurance, but they're not managed like a fleet
- •Drivers set their own prices and negotiate directly with riders
- •Drivers can decline any ride without penalty
- •Drivers can leave the platform freely and bring their own clients
- •The transportation contract is between rider and driver, not with us
What we believe
Trust over algorithms
The best transportation comes from relationships, not automated matching.
Transparency over complexity
Clear pricing, simple terms, and honest communication.
Independence over control
Drivers should be free to run their own business their way.
Privacy over exposure
Your rides are your business, not broadcast to strangers.