Everything you need to know...
Fullride is designed exclusively for college students. To request a seat, passengers must create an account using an active student email address (typically ending in .edu) and complete basic profile information.
This student-only requirement helps create a shared baseline of eligibility and accountability. While verification does not guarantee behavior, it ensures that travel coordination happens within a clearly defined student community.
Passengers search for trips by entering a destination and date, most often around academic breaks.
To book a ride:
Browse trips posted by drivers already traveling to your destination
Review trip details, including timing, pickup and drop-off locations, and preferences
Message the driver if you have questions
Submit a booking request
Complete payment once the driver accepts
All bookings are planned and confirmed in advance to avoid last-minute uncertainty.
Yes — and we encourage it.
Fullride allows passengers and drivers to message each other before a booking is confirmed. This helps both sides:
Clarify timing or meeting points
Discuss luggage or space
Confirm expectations
Decide if the trip is a good fit
Clear communication before booking leads to smoother trips and fewer cancellations.
Seat contributions are set by drivers and are intended to support cost-sharing for expenses such as fuel, tolls, and vehicle wear.
Because trips are shared and planned in advance, Fullride rides are typically 4–8× less expensive than traditional long-distance travel options like flying, intercity buses, or driving alone — especially during peak academic break periods when prices are highest.
Prices are shown clearly before booking, along with any applicable platform fee. Fullride does not use surge pricing or real-time pricing models, and passengers can review the full cost before requesting a seat.
This approach keeps travel affordable while respecting that drivers are already making the trip.
Refunds depend on who cancels and when.
If the driver cancels
Passengers receive a full refund, including the platform fee.
If a driver does not show up or fails to cancel, passengers may report the issue through the platform.
If the passenger cancels
More than 24 hours before departure → Full refund of the seat contribution. Platform fees are non-refundable.
Within 24 hours of departure → 50% of the seat contribution (excluding platform fee) is refunded to the passenger. → 50% is paid to the driver to compensate for the short-notice inconvenience.
Passenger does not show up → The full seat contribution may be paid to the driver.
Passengers should cancel as early as possible to avoid penalties and disruption.