Stop Waiting, Start Sharing – Instant Carpool Your Way with ConnectSmart!
- Grey Cheng
- Nov 2
- 1 min read
Between events, school in session, and weekend plans, traffic can make your usual drive turn into a crawl. But this year? There’s a better way — carpooling with ConnectSmart is your speedy shortcut through congestion with HOV routing.
Why Instant Carpool is Your Game-Changer
💲No waiting. Money saved. Take an Instant Carpool with your buddy using the ConnectSmart app to take advantage of the HOV lane. You’ll save money on gas and parking! Trip logged. Rewards activated. You’re on your way.
🛣️ Skip the traffic full of solo drives. Especially when heading into Downtown, the Galleria, Upper Kirby, NRG, and the Memorial areas, these are the busy places where Instant Carpool truly pays off – saving you time and reducing traffic.
🪙 Potential for bonus rewards after every carpool. Each trip counts, whether you’re a driver or rider, with our new spinwheel feature.
How It Works: Speed + Convenience 🚗
Go to the Carpool page and tap Instant Carpool. If you’re driving, select your destination, then show your QR code to your rider. Once they scan it, confirm your rider and start your trip.


If you’re riding, scan the QR code from your driver. It’s fast. It’s simple.

Voila — your trip is logged, and you earn rewards. Click here to see the process in action.
Ready to ride smarter?
Open ConnectSmart, tap Instant Carpool, pick your carpool buddy... and start making every trip count.
Scan the QR code, share the ride, earn rewards.

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