Frequently Asked Questions

A Smarter Way to Travel Long Distance.

PrivateCarTravel.com is a ride-matching platform, not a transport company.

We help:

  • Drivers find passengers along their route
  • Riders find affordable, flexible, comfortable, long-distance rides

Trips can be:

  • Full journeys
  • Partial journeys
  • One-time or recurring

You decide who you travel with — and how far.

Simple. Flexible. Your Choice.

  1. Create an Account
    • All users must register — Riders and Drivers alike.
  2. Enter Your Route
    • Whether you're a Rider or Driver - choose your starting point and destination.
    • You can be as specific as a street address or as general as a city or state.
  3. Get Matched
    • Discover Riders or Drivers whose routes overlap with yours — even partially.
  4. Connect Directly
    • Message, agree on details, and travel together.
    • PrivateCarTravel does not set prices - you and the other party decide.

More Personalized Than Buses. More Affordable Than Taxis.

  • Lower travel costs
  • Flexible pickup and drop-off
  • Fewer stops than buses
  • No overcrowding
  • Travel on your schedule
  • Meet registered members only

This is ride-sharing for real travel, not short city hops.

Your safety matters — and we believe in transparency, not false promises.

PrivateCarTravel.com helps reduce risk by offering:

  • Registered accounts only
  • Mutual Driver/Rider Contact Information
  • Direct communication before travel
  • Route visibility before agreeing

You always choose:

  • Who you ride with
  • When you travel
  • Whether or not to proceed

We encourage users to meet in public places, share trip details with trusted contacts, and use common sense.

Travel With Awareness and Choice

Built for Real People, Real Travel.

Riders:

  • Students
  • Workers
  • Families
  • Long-distance travelers

Drivers:

  • Private vehicle owners
  • Regular inter-city travelers
  • Professional drivers
  • Transport operators
  • Small travel businesses

If you're already making the trip — why not share it?

Turn Empty Seats Into Cash

  • Offset fuel and travel costs
  • Build repeat passengers
  • Create your own routes
  • Operate independently
  • Grow without owning a fleet

PrivateCarTravel.com can be used by:

  • Independent drivers
  • Small transport groups
  • Community-based travel services

If you're already making the trip — why not share it?

There are -

  • No fees
  • No commissions
  • No Subscriptions

PrivateCarTravel.com is completely free to use.

We do not:

  • Charge booking fees
  • Take commissions
  • Control pricing

Riders negotiate with and pay Drivers directly their fees.

PrivateCarTravel.com's goal is simple:

Connect people already going the same way.