About URide
URide is a student-only carpooling platform that connects university students for safe, affordable rides. Built by students, for students, we're creating a trusted community where you can share rides, split costs, and make campus commuting easier.
"We're not just another rideshare app. We're a community solution built by students who understand the unique challenges of campus life."
— Omar Almishri, Co-Founder
Our Journey
The Idea
It started with a missed ride to class. One of us had to leave early, the timing didn't work, and we realized: there's no system that actually works for how students move. URide was born out of that moment.
The Idea
It started with a missed ride to class. One of us had to leave early, the timing didn't work, and we realized: there's no system that actually works for how students move. URide was born out of that moment.
September 2024
February 2025
First Demo
We built the first working version of URide at Calgary Hacks. It won first place. The response from students made it clear, we weren't the only ones with this problem.
February 2025
First Validation
URide secures initial funding from university innovation grants and angel investors who believe in the vision.
First Validation
We pitched URide at RBC Fast Pitch. We made it to the finals. Judges, mentors, and students all saw the potential for a platform made by students, for students.
April 2025
May–August 2025
Building for Launch
We've been developing the full product, onboarding our first ambassadors, and securing early-stage funding to bring URide to life.
May–August 2025
Official Launch
URide will officially launch at the University of Calgary, connecting students for safe, affordable rides across campus and beyond.
Official Launch
URide will officially launch at the University of Calgary, connecting students for safe, affordable rides across campus and beyond.
Coming Fall 2025
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