Split an Uber, save money & the planet.
RydeMates is a student-run climate app connecting UCLA students heading to & from LAX airport. Split fares, reduce emissions, & make friends along the way.
800+ students already riding together
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Carpooling has never been this easy
The Problem
Students lack affordable & convenient LAX transit
Frequent travel to the airport
Thousands of UCLA students live outside SoCal, requiring frequent mass trips to and from LAX for holidays.
Public transit is less convenient
Getting from UCLA to LAX by bus takes around 90 minutes with a transfer, compared to 30 minutes by car. The bus stop is also a 20-minute from the dorms on a hill, not easy when carrying luggage
Ride-hailing apps are expensive
Most students rely on Uber & Lyft to catch their flights at LAX on time. However, those rides can cost up to $70 during peak periods.
Inefficiency means higher emissions
Based on the EPA’s emission factor for light-duty vehicles, each trip between LAX and UCLA emits 4.4 kilograms of carbon dioxide.
The Solution
From sign-up to shared ride in minutes
Browse Carpools
Find available rides to LAX or UCLA. Pick a group that matches your time and pickup location, or start your own.
Chat with Other Riders
Use the built-in group chat to coordinate the Uber or Lyft, share Zelle or Venmo details, and split fares with your mates.
Track Your Savings
See exactly how many trips you've shared, dollars saved, and kilograms of CO₂ avoided over time.
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Meet RydeMates
Real Impact
Numbers that speak for themselves
$20K+
Saved by Students
250+
Shared Rides
1.8
metric tons CO₂ Reduced
What students are saying
great way to save money
12/05/2025
pamvani
split a ride with 3 others to the airport, great app 👍
Some flaws
Jan 4
Questi0ns
Groups shouldn't have a limit because people can just take an xl or split amongst multiple cars if many people are flying in at the same time, you should be able to join multiple groups in case you have multiple flights in a short window of time (i.e. thanksgiving break), you should be able to change the pickup time of a group after it's made in case of flight delays
Your next ride is waiting for you
Download RydeMates for free and start splitting fares with students heading your way. Available on iOS.
Or scan the QR code on campus to download instantly
Free to download. No subscription required.