Share a Ride

Sharing rides has never been easier. Drivers and passengers enjoy convenient options to carpool or vanpool, make community connections, and commute sustainably.

Carpooling

Carpooling not only saves time and money but also reduces air pollution and tackles climate change. The Marin Commutes Rewards platform is your go-to for finding carpool partners, calculating savings (both financial and in carbon emissions), and even winning prizes.

How to Find a Carpool Partner through Marin Commutes Rewards

Looking for someone to share your ride? The Marin Commutes Rewards program makes it easy to connect with carpoolers in your area. You can find carpool matches using both the Marin Commutes Rewards website and Marin Commutes Rewards’ CommuteTracker app.

Follow these simple steps to get started:

Find a Match Using the Mobile App

Log In or Register
Use your Marin Commutes Rewards account to log in to the CommuteTracker app.
If you haven’t registered for the Rewards program yet, you can find signup tips on our Rewards page. We also have a step-by-step guide for getting started with the CommuteTracker app.
Set Up Your Commute Details
When you first connect to the app, follow the prompts to provide your commute details, including your home and work address, schedule, and preferences. If you skipped this step when setting up your account, open the Trip Planning tab and hit Let’s Go to enter your information.
Find Your Matches
Your potential carpool partners will be listed in the Trip Planning tab. The app automatically finds potential matches based on your route and schedule. To see the full list, select view more options under My Commutes. Select a carpool option from the list to see more details. You can find additional information as well as the Connect button by tapping the driver’s profile. If you plan to be a carpool driver, you can edit your commute details or directly invite other members by selecting My Carpools.
Select & Connect
After choosing the carpool partner that’s best for you, hit Connect under their profile to send them a message. From there, coordinate details such as pick-up locations and schedules to plan your commute together.
Start Carpooling
Congratulations! Now you can start saving time, money, and the environment by carpooling! Don’t forget to track your trips through Marin Commutes Rewards to earn rewards!

Find a Match Using a Web Browser

Log In or Register
Sign in to your account through the Marin Commutes Rewards login page.
If you haven’t registered for the Rewards program yet, you can find signup tips on our Rewards page.
Set Up Your Commute Details
When you first log in to your Rewards account, follow the prompts to provide your commute details, including your home and work address, schedule, and preferences. If you skipped this step when setting up your account, hit the Let’s Go button under My Commute on your account dashboard to enter your information.
Find Your Matches
Once your commute details are saved, your potential carpool partners will be listed on your dashboard under My Commutes. The site automatically finds potential matches based on your route and schedule. To see the full list, select Carpool under Group Matches. Click a carpool option from the list to see their route details. If you plan to be a carpool driver, you can edit your commute details or directly invite other members by tapping Manage My Carpool. You can also tailor the list to show potential passengers by hitting the Riders button under Show Me on the carpool options page.
Select & Connect
After choosing the carpool partner that’s best for you, hit Connect under their profile to send them a message. From there, coordinate details such as pick-up locations and schedules to plan your commute together.
Start Carpooling
Congratulations! Now you can start saving time, money, and the environment by carpooling! Don’t forget to track your trips through Marin Commutes Rewards to earn rewards!

Vanpooling

Vanpooling is an ideal solution for those with longer commutes and fixed schedules, saving on costs and vehicle wear while offering a relaxed commute. It suits groups of seven to fifteen people. To start or join a vanpool, explore the Bay Area Vanpool Program for available seats or call 511 and say “Rideshare” for guidance. You may also be eligible for TAM’s $3,600 vanpooling incentive.

Additional Resources

Park & Ride Lots – Need to meet up with a carpool or vanpool? Park your car for free and connect with a carpool going your way.
High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Access – Carpools with at least two or three passengers (depending on the stretch of highway) can access HOV lanes for free and may receive discounts on Bay Area bridge tolls.