Local rideshare for mid-size Ontario towns
Your town.Your drivers.Your fare.
We didn't shrink a big-city app to fit here. Pocketride is drafted one town at a time, with fair fares, verified local drivers and routes plotted for real streets.
Pocketride so far · As of October 2026
- Riders on the app
- 500+
- Local drivers
- 150+
- Rides completed
- 1,000+
- Ride requests
- 4,000+
Supported by
One route, start to finish
How a ride works
- 01RequestDrop your pickup and destination. See your exact fare before you book.
- 02MatchedYou’re paired with a verified local driver.
- 03TrackedFollow your driver and your route live on the map.
- 04PaidPay in the app by debit or credit card.
Why Pocketride
Affordable. Reliable. Safe.
01
Affordable
Fares set for local incomes, and the app shows your exact fare before you book.
02
Reliable
Verified drivers who live nearby, and you can follow yours live on the map.
03
Safe
An in-app SOS button that calls 911, and a driver rating after every ride.
For riders
Need a ride?
Book in the app, see your fare up front and get there with a verified driver from your own community.
- 01Exact fare shown before you book
- 02Follow your driver on the map
- 03Pay by debit or credit card
- 04SOS button that calls 911
Where we drive
Live in Sarnia.Lambton County next.
We open one town at a time. Not in yours yet? Tell us, and every request helps decide where we go next.
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Key pillars of Pocketride
Affordability
Fair fares set for local incomes, shown before you book.
Safety
Verified drivers, an in-app SOS button, and driver ratings on every trip.
Transparency
See your fare and driver before you book. No hidden fees.
Community
Drivers who live nearby, routes plotted for your town's streets.
Ready to chart your commute?
Your route is drawn. Your ride starts now.
On a computer?Scan with your phone’s camera to get the Pocketride app.