Scheduled Rides Explained: Book Your Commute a Day (or a Month) Ahead

Not every trip needs to be booked the moment you want to leave. Shareide's scheduled rides let you set a pickup for a specific future time - anywhere from later today to weeks ahead - instead of requesting on demand.

Booking a single ride ahead

Set your pickup, drop-off, and the exact date and time you need to leave. The request goes out to drivers covering that route ahead of your departure, rather than only the moment you'd normally open the app - useful for an early flight, a fixed meeting time, or any trip you already know about well in advance.

How drivers respond to a scheduled request

Drivers see scheduled requests on their route and can offer to take the ride, similar in spirit to the bidding on instant rides - see the bid-your-fare guide for how that negotiation generally works. You review the offer and confirm before the scheduled time arrives.

If your ride isn't matched right away

An unmatched scheduled request doesn't just sit there - the app keeps checking for available drivers on your route as your departure time approaches, rather than requiring you to rebook manually.

Scaling up to a recurring commute

If the same trip repeats daily, a single scheduled ride isn't the efficient option - a monthly subscription turns it into one setup covering the whole month, with a fixed fare and, where possible, the same driver every day.

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance can I schedule a ride?

Scheduled rides can be booked from later the same day out to weeks ahead, depending on how far in advance your plans are set.

Can I cancel a scheduled ride?

Yes - see the cancellation policy guide for how timing affects whether a fee applies.

What's the difference between a scheduled ride and a monthly plan?

A scheduled ride is a single future trip; a monthly plan is a recurring daily commute booked once and repeated automatically - see the monthly subscription guide.