{"id":280,"date":"2025-01-21T18:47:38","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T18:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/?p=280"},"modified":"2025-01-21T18:48:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T18:48:36","slug":"poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare\/","title":{"rendered":"Poparide, a modern alternative to Kootenay Rideshare"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Poparide has over 1 million members in Canada, we provide an app that is super easy to use and all our members are verified to ensure everyone travels safely.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You live in Nelson, Cranbrook, Kimberley, Castlegar, Rossland or somewhere else in the Kootenays and you wish there was an easier way to get around than with Kootenay Rideshare?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look no further&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poparide.com?c=blog-en-poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare\">Poparide<\/a> offers the easiest way to get around British Columbia. Here&#8217;s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Poparide has over 1 million members in Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"http:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Planet-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"Map showing Poparide from Western to Eastern Canada\" class=\"wp-image-412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Planet-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Planet-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Planet-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Planet.jpg 1401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poparide has over 1 million members in Canada and is doubling in size every year, while Kootenay Rideshare only has a few thousand users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use Poparide anywhere in British Columbia and pretty much anywhere in Canada and you are very likely to find a ride or get passengers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Judge for yourself, here is a list of rides from popular cities in the Kootenays, the Okanagan and the rest of British Columbia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poparide.com\/travel\/from\/nelson-bc?c=blog-en-poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare&amp;f=demand\">Rideshare from Nelson<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poparide.com\/travel\/from\/revelstoke-bc?c=blog-en-poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare&amp;f=demand\">Rideshare from Revelstoke<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poparide.com\/travel\/from\/kamloops-bc?c=blog-en-poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare&amp;f=demand\">Rideshare from Kamloops<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poparide.com\/travel\/from\/kelowna-bc?c=blog-en-poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare&amp;f=demand\">Rideshare from Kelowna<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poparide.com\/travel\/from\/vancouver-bc?c=blog-en-poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare&amp;f=demand\">Rideshare from Vancouver<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poparide.com\/find?c=blog-en-poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare&amp;f=demand\">do a search<\/a> from anywhere to anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mce_3\">2. We have an app and website that are super easy to use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"http:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_app-laptop-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"Poparide mobile app and desktop\" class=\"wp-image-410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_app-laptop-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_app-laptop-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_app-laptop-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_app-laptop.jpg 1401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"643\" height=\"701\" src=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-26-at-12.38.34-PM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-26-at-12.38.34-PM.png 643w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Screen-Shot-2019-07-26-at-12.38.34-PM-275x300.png 275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poparide has been built specifically with ridesharing in mind, and we provide both a website and an app for <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ca\/app\/poparide\/id1045332129\">iOS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.hitchplanet.android\">Android<\/a> (free download).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poparide.com\/find?c=blog-en-poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare&amp;f=demand\">easy search<\/a> with the ability to get matched with drivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poparide.com\/trips\/offer?c=blog-en-poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare\">Posting rides<\/a> with multiple stops to ensure you car gets filled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An online booking system that increases passengers&#8217; commitment by making them pay in advance for their seats (think Airbnb)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in messaging and sharing of pick-up and drop-off locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profiles with reviews to hold members accountable for their behaviour on the platform<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poparide.com\/how-it-works?c=blog-en-poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare\">many more features<\/a>&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mce_8\">3. All our members are verified and reviewed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"http:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Profiles-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"Poparide profiles with star rating and verified badges\" class=\"wp-image-413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Profiles-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Profiles-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Profiles-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Profiles.jpg 1401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safety is our #1 priority at Poparide, and every member who joins has a verified email address, phone number, credit card or bank account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After every ride, we let members review each other, which lets them build reputation within our community, and ensure that we detect the bad apples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also provide an ID verification service for all members.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mce_11\">4. You can book a ride in minutes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"http:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_creditcards-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"Poparide credit cards illustration\" class=\"wp-image-411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_creditcards-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_creditcards-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_creditcards-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_creditcards.jpg 1401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Booking a ride is super easy; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.poparide.com\/find?c=blog-en-poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare\">just do a search<\/a> and book with the driver. You&#8217;ll be able to message the driver through our app and we&#8217;ll notify you when your booking is approved and the driver messages you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.poparide.com\/trips\/offer?c=blog-en-poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare\">Posting a ride<\/a> is also super easy; simply enter your origin, destination, schedule, the number of seats available and the price, and you&#8217;ll be able to fill your car efficiently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll notify you when you get bookings and ensure your passengers are committed by making them pay in advance. You&#8217;ll receive a payout in your bank account or PayPal after the trip is completed.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mce_11\">5. We provide customer service 7 days a week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"http:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Umbrella-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"Poparide umbrella\" class=\"wp-image-414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Umbrella-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Umbrella-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Umbrella-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/poparideblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Generic_Umbrella.jpg 1401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team monitors the platform 7 days a week to ensure the quality of our service and we&#8217;re happy to assist you if anything comes up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply contact us through our app or website and our team will respond to you as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cta border\">\n<div class=\"cta-title\">Want to give it a try?<\/div>\n<div class=\"cta-subtitle\">Join as a driver or a passenger, it&#8217;s free!<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"cta-link orange\" href=\"https:\/\/www.poparide.com\/accounts\/signup?c=blog-en-poparide-vs-kootenay-rideshare\">Join now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First, Poparide has over 1 million members in Canada. 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