The CA$0.25 Per Kilometre Standard
Our pricing is built on a simple, transparent foundation: approximately CA$0.25 per kilometre per seat. This means a 540 km trip like Toronto → Montréal costs roughly $135 per seat — fair for passengers and rewarding for drivers. Drivers set their own price within a range of roughly CA$0.20–$0.35 per km depending on demand, vehicle type, and route popularity.
Toronto → Montréal
543 km
$136/seat
Vancouver → Calgary
970 km
$243/seat
Winnipeg → Brandon
215 km
$82/seat
Interactive Fare Breakdown
Pick a route to see exactly how the fare is distributed between the driver, the platform, and operating costs.
Revenue Split Per Trip
Driver estimated net per trip
CAD206
after fuel (CAD68) & tolls (CAD12)
Where Your Money Goes
Estimated profit per one-way trip after fuel and tolls. Actual varies by vehicle efficiency and traffic conditions.
Payment Processing
~8%Secure Stripe payment processing, fraud protection, and chargeback handling. Every transaction is encrypted and monitored.
Support & Moderation
~10%24/7 customer support, driver verification, safety monitoring, dispute resolution, and community moderation across 3 countries.
Platform & Infrastructure
~12%Servers, bandwidth, real-time tracking, messaging systems, push notifications, and continuous platform development.
How We Compare
See how RideCarpooling's fee structure stacks up against other transportation options.
| Option | Driver Keeps | Passenger Pays | Hidden Fees | Community |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RideCarpooling.comYou Are Here | 70.01% | Low | None | Verified |
| Traditional Rideshare | 55–75% | Medium | Booking + service | Variable |
| Intercity Bus | N/A | Low | Baggage + booking | None |
| Private Shuttle | N/A | High | Gratuity + fuel | None |
| Solo Driving | N/A | Very High | Fuel + tolls + wear | None |
How Much Could You Earn?
A typical driver on our busiest routes (Toronto–Montréal, Vancouver–Calgary) completes 6–10 trips per month. With 3 passengers per trip at an average of $135 per seat (Toronto–Montréal), that's $2,430–$4,050 in gross passenger revenue per month — after our 29.99% platform fee, drivers keep $1,701–$2,835.
$1,701–$2,835
Monthly Net (After Platform Fee)
$1,200–$2,100
After Fuel & Tolls
Sample Monthly Breakdown
8 trips × 3 seats × $135
Gross passenger revenue
Platform fee (29.99%)
Payment to RideCarpooling
Fuel for 8 trips
~68 km avg per trip
Tolls & parking
Variable by route
*This is a conservative estimate. Many drivers earn significantly more on cross-border and premium routes. Actual earnings depend on your route, vehicle efficiency, and passenger load.