Is this like a shared ride service?

No. CoFare matches you with another rider before anyone calls a ride. In chat, you agree where to meet, decide who will call the ride in a rideshare app, ride together, and split the fare outside CoFare.

No subscription, ever. Passes are pay-as-you-go. Cancellations, no-shows, and no-matches cost you nothing. Passes start at $2.50 each. Your first match is on us, no card needed.

How much can I actually save?

About half your usual fare. A $64 rideshare splits to $32 each, a $50 airport ride becomes $25. Surge nights, like concerts, conferences, game days, and holiday airports, are where CoFare shines because everyone heading the same direction at the same time means more matches.

What if no one's going my way?

CoFare keeps searching and notifies you the moment a match shows up. If multiple potential matches are available for your posted trip, you can browse them and request a specific rider. You're going anyway, nothing to lose.

What if our destinations are close but not exactly the same?

Close enough works. CoFare matches when both pickups AND destinations fall within about 2 miles of each other, and closer matches surface first. Same airport, same neighborhood, same campus, even if the exact addresses differ. You and your match coordinate the actual pickup and drop-off spots.

How long does my posted trip stay active?

Until you match, cancel, or 24 hours after your scheduled departure time, whichever comes first. After that the trip is automatically marked expired.

When does someone see my name and photo?

Never until you both agree to match. Before that, the other rider sees only your trip details, with no name, photo, or personal info. After matching, only your name + photo are shared. Phone numbers are never exchanged through CoFare.

How does CoFare use my location?

GPS helps us confirm your ride actually happened, so your pass only counts when you really shared a ride, not on a cancellation or no-show. Tracking only runs during your trip window (roughly 30 minutes before your scheduled departure through the end of the ride) and turns itself off automatically. Your location is never shared with your match.

How do you know my ride has actually been completed?

CoFare confirms each ride via the in-app 'Ride Complete' button, GPS during the trip window, or a time-based fallback if no signal is available, so passes never sit in limbo.

Never. Your free pass from signup and any purchased passes are all valid forever.

What happens if I cancel?

You can cancel a match (your trip stays active to find another rider) or cancel the entire trip anytime before the ride starts. Either way, your pass is only used when the ride actually completes, never on a cancellation.

Who calls the ride, and who pays?

After matching, chat to agree on a pickup spot and decide who will call one ride. Split the fare however works for both of you. CoFare does not book rides or handle payments.

What if I get a bad match?

Three options, no questions asked. Cancel if the match just isn't working out. The match ends and your pass is returned. You and that rider won't see each other in matches for 30 minutes, a small cool-off so neither of you gets stuck in a back-and-forth. Block to never see them again. They disappear from your future matches and you from theirs, and any active match with them cancels instantly. Report anything that feels unsafe. Tap Report in the chat menu and CoFare reviews every flag.

Can I match with riders of a specific gender?

Yes. In your profile settings, set a gender preference (women only, men only, or no preference). It works both ways. If you set 'women only,' only women see you and you see only women.

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Airport guide

How to split an airport ride without making it awkward

When two people are leaving the same place for the same airport, one clear plan can turn two separate fares into one shared ride.

July 19, 2026 / 5 min read

Start with the trip, not the savings

Airport rides get expensive for a simple reason: two people can be leaving the same place, heading to the same airport, at nearly the same time, and still pay for two separate cars.

You do not need a complicated carpool. You need one compatible person, one clear pickup spot, and one normal ride that you agree to share.

Splitting a ride is one option, not the automatic answer. Choose the simplest option that fits your time, luggage, and comfort.

Your situation

A sensible first choice

Your situationA direct train or airport shuttle fits your time and luggage

A sensible first choiceTake the train or shuttle

Your situationTwo people have similar timing, pickup, and destination

A sensible first choiceConsider matching and sharing one ride

Your situationYour timing is uncertain or you need several stops

A sensible first choiceKeep the trip solo

Your situationYou have accessibility, child-seat, or unusual luggage needs

A sensible first choiceChoose the option that clearly supports those needs

Compare four details before either person books

The best match is boring in a good way. You are already going to the same place, your departure windows overlap, and neither person needs a major detour.

Destination

Confirm the airport and, when it matters, the terminal or airline area. "The airport" is not always specific enough.

Time window

Share an honest departure window, not only a flight time. Two people with flights an hour apart may still prefer the same airport arrival time.

Pickup point

Choose a public, legal, easy-to-identify place such as a hotel lobby, designated transportation area, campus entrance, or venue pickup zone. Check official location guidance before meeting.

Luggage and space

Two riders with large suitcases may need a larger vehicle. Agree on that before booking so the plan stays comfortable.

Use one message to remove the awkwardness

You do not need a long conversation. A clear first message can do most of the work.

“I am leaving the Harbor Hotel for SAN between 7:15 and 7:30 AM. I have one carry-on and would like to arrive by 8:00. Would that timing work for you?”

Confirm the exact public pickup spot.
Agree on who will book the ride.
Decide how you will split the final fare.
Set a reasonable wait time.
Agree on what happens if the driver cancels or the timing changes.

Make the fare split clear

With two riders splitting one $42 transportation fare equally, each rider's share would be $21. Agree in advance about tips, tolls, airport fees, or any other amount shown in the final fare.

Actual prices vary. Matching gives you the option to share one fare. It does not guarantee a particular price or savings amount.

Keep the meetup comfortable

The goal is not to force a shared ride. The goal is to make a sensible shared ride easy to recognize and coordinate.

Meet in a visible public location.
Confirm the other rider's name and route before getting into the vehicle.
Share only the information needed to coordinate the trip.
Keep your phone charged and your own travel details accessible.
If anything feels wrong or the plan changes materially, leave the match and arrange your own transportation.

Look for repeated travel windows

The situation creates the match. Many people are already moving between the same few places. The missing piece is finding the right person before both of you book separately.

Hotel checkout to the airport after a conference
Airport to an official event hotel block
Campus to the airport before a school break
Cruise terminal to the airport after disembarkation
Concert or festival pickup zones after the event
Coworkers leaving the same venue for the same destination area

What CoFare does

CoFare is the matching layer. You post your pickup, destination, and time. If someone nearby is going the same way, you can match, chat, and agree on the plan before booking one normal taxi or rideshare together. You split the transportation fare yourselves.

CoFare does not book the ride, drive the vehicle, charge your card for the ride, or process the transportation fare.

Same ride. Half the fare.

CoFare matches riders going the same way. It does not book rides or process ride payments.

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