Redmond Real Time Rideshare with iCarpool
Phase one of driver recruitment is nearly complete!
There’s still time to apply to be a driver and earn bonus rewards including Visa gift cards up to $100.
Ready for a better commute?
Meet iCarpool. iCarpool is a revolutionary new mobile app that helps you coordinate instant, on-demand carpool rides so you can share the cost of driving with people going the same way.
No commitment. No fixed schedules. Just easy, fun, and social commuting!
Make money driving your regular commute
iCarpool is carpooling made easy.
As an iCarpool driver, simply enter your destination into the app and it will connect you with other people looking for carpools and traveling the same way.
There is no set schedule or ongoing commitment; you can offer rides as often as you like.
Join the iCarpool’s community of trust by rating the profiles of other users after you share a ride.
Drivers earn $0.17 per mile, per passenger and can make up to $5,000 per year just by making their usual daily trips.
How to get started:
Drivers are actively being recruited in the Southeast Redmond and Willows Road areas right now. If you’re interested in becoming a driver, visit icarpool.com to download the app and apply. You’ll need to show that you’re a safe driver with a year 2000 or newer vehicle.
If you’d like to ride with iCarpool all you need to do is download the iCarpool app and set up a user profile.
BONUS Driver Rewards in SE Redmond and Willows Road!
All drivers earn $0.17 per mile per passenger, plus access to HOV lanes. Link your iCarpool account to your RideshareOnline.com account (the same as your Go Redmond account) and become eligible for even more rewards. Your iCarpool trips are tracked automatically once your accounts are linked – making earning rewards even easier.
Now for a limited time drivers going to or from SE Redmond or Willows road can earn these additional rewards:
- A $25 iCarpool ride credit once you complete your driver registration
- $25 Gift Card or iCarpool credit once you give your first carpool ride.*
- $25 Gift Card or iCarpool credit each month you provide five or more trips for up to three months!*
BONUS Rider Rewards in SE Redmond and Willows Road!
- A $25 iCarpool ride credit once you download the app
- Emergency Ride Home: From time to time you may not be able to find an iCarpool ride home – maybe you need to leave early for family reasons or you have to work late. Not to worry! Enroll in the Emergency Ride Home program through RideshareOnline.com (you can use your Go Redmond login) and we’ll provide you with 8 guaranteed rides home/year with Uber or Lyft. To use your Emergency Ride Home you must have taken an iCarpool ride in the morning of that same day.
RideshareOnline.com
Rideshareonline.com is your one-stop-shop for all things rideshare in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Create an account on RideshareOnline.com (or login with your Go Redmond account) to automatically track your iCarpool trips and be eligible for extra rewards and monthly draws. RideshareOnline is also where you can enroll for an Emergency Ride Home or search for a regular carpool, vanpool, schoolpool, or cycling buddy.
Find out More
The Redmond Real-Time Rideshare iCarpool project is brought to you through a partnership between the City of Redmond and King County Metro’s Alternative Services program. Alternative Services is a new initiative to bring innovative transportation options to communities across King County. The goal of this project is to empower the next generation of carpoolers to save money, cut congestion, reduce emissions, and contribute to a better commuting experience.
*Gift card eligibility requires linking your RideshareOnline.com account to your iCarpool account to track your trips.