Driving with Transportation.Network: Tips for a Great Journey

As a driver on our platform, you're the host of the journey. Creating a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment for your passengers ensures a great experience for everyone. Follow these guidelines to become a top-rated community driver.

1. Share the Costs, Not a Business

Transportation.Network is strictly a cost-sharing community. Driving passengers must be incidental to a trip you were already planning to take (like a commute or a weekend getaway). If you are driving solely to transport people for money, that crosses into commercial transportation. We share rides to reduce our travel expenses, help the environment, and meet great people along the way, not to turn a profit.

2. Safety is Your Top Priority

You are responsible for the safety of everyone in your vehicle. Please obey all traffic laws, road signs, and speed limits at all times. Distracted driving is dangerous and illegal across Canada; keep both hands on the wheel and only use hands-free devices if you must make a call while driving.

3. Choose Practical Meeting Spots

When setting your pickup and drop-off locations, think about accessibility. Most passengers won't have a car, so we strongly recommend choosing well-lit meeting points that are easily accessible by public transit (like LRT stations or major bus hubs). Keep this in mind for any scheduled rest stops along your route, too.

4. Comfort Matters: Two in the Back

To ensure everyone has enough space to relax, we recommend limiting the number of passengers in the rear seat to two (2) adults. A comfortable ride makes for a much better journey.

5. Keep a Welcoming Environment

Treat your vehicle like your living room. Welcoming passengers into a clean, tidy space sets a positive tone for the trip. If you regularly travel with pets, please ensure you vacuum before picking up passengers, as some people may have severe allergies.

6. Transparency Builds Trust

Your Transportation.Network profile is your introduction to the community. Take a moment to fill it out completely, add a friendly photo and a short bio. A complete profile builds trust, makes passengers feel safer booking with you, and can even spark great conversations on the road.

7. Enjoy the Journey

Carpooling is a fantastic way to meet new people and make the miles fly by. While everyone has different energy levels (some may want to chat, while others might just want to listen to music or read), a friendly greeting and a little effort to break the ice go a long way.

Communication is key. If you ever feel uncomfortable or notice an issue, don't hesitate to communicate openly with your passengers, and remember that our support team is always here to help.