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Instant Carpool: More Flexibility for Your Commute

  • Jan 29
  • 2 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

women picking up a man to carpool

The crawl on our city's highways can really ruin anyone’s day, but no worries, we’ve updated ConnectSmart to help you reclaim your time and make your carpooling options more flexible.


The biggest update? Now you can turn your solo drive into a carpool in an instant via our latest instant carpool feature.


How to Invite Riders Mid-Trip 🛣️


Whether a neighbor’s car won't start or a coworker needs a last-minute lift, you can now add riders on the fly to your trip.


For Drivers: 🚙


Ways to add a carpooler while driving

  • Start Your Trip: Enter your destination and begin navigating as usual.

  • Invite Riders:

    • Option 1: Using ConnectSmart App: During navigation, tap the "Invite Riders" icon directly on your app's navigation screen.

    • Option 2: Using ConnectSmart in CarPlay/Android Auto: Open the step-by-step directions on your phone and tap "Invite Carpooler" at the bottom

    • Option 3: Using Third-Party Maps (Waze, Google, Apple): Switch back to the ConnectSmart app and tap "Invite Carpooler" on the Trip in Progress screen.


  • Show the Code: A QR code will appear on your phone for your riders to scan.

  • Confirm: You’ll get a notification when they've joined, and you can view them on your Confirmed Riders list.

  • HOV Routing: Once your rider has joined, we will check whether an HOV route has become available, and the screen will display the new available routes for you to choose from.


For Riders: 🤳


The rider scans the driver's QR code to join the carpool

  • Need a last-minute lift? Arrange for a friend to come pick you up, then when you’re in the car, snap and go: 

    • Option 1: New- Just point your phone’s camera at the driver’s screen to scan their QR code—it works just like a digital menu. 

    • Option 2: New- Use the app’s landing page camera in the bottom right corner to scan their QR code.


Why It’s Worth It 🪙


Beyond beating the traffic, "fampooling" (carpooling with family) or riding with friends helps you earn Carpool Rewards. You can convert these Coins into real gift cards for the stores where you already shop. Plus, taking one car to major events makes finding parking a breeze for everyone.


Ready to see it in action? Check out our tutorial video below or open ConnectSmart to start your next carpool trip.



 


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