Is there a better carpooling app than Waze Carpool?

Yes—but one important correction: Waze Carpool itself was discontinued in 2022, so there isn't a current Waze Carpool service to switch from. Waze confirms the feature was retired, and it remains unavailable in 2026.

If you're looking for actual carpooling rather than Uber/Lyft-style rideshare, I'd look at:

• Scoop — probably the closest modern replacement for Waze Carpool. It's designed around commuting, matching people traveling similar routes and schedules. It's especially useful if you commute regularly.
• BlaBlaCar — better for longer-distance trips and occasional rides rather than a daily commute. It has a much larger carpool-oriented network internationally.
• Commute with Enterprise — worth considering if this is for a workplace commute or organized commuter program.
• Uber/Lyft shared rides — better if you want a ride on demand, but they're fundamentally different from carpooling because you're generally paying for transportation rather than splitting the cost with someone already making your trip.

My pick

If what you liked about Waze Carpool was “I’m already driving this route anyway; let me find someone going the same way and split the cost,” I'd try Scoop first.

If you tell me where you're commuting from/to and roughly what days/times, I can check which carpool apps actually have coverage there and tell you which one is most likely to work.

Yes, because Waze Carpool no longer exists . Google officially shut down the Waze Carpool service, citing permanent shifts in post-pandemic commuting habits and a rise in hybrid work schedules.

Since you can no longer use Waze Carpool, the "better" app depends entirely on what kind of carpooling or ride-sharing you are trying to do:

• For Daily Work Commutes / Local Networking:
  • POOLit: Designed specifically for working professionals in the U.S. to find verified local matches heading the same way and split travel costs.
  • BlaBlaCar: Great for longer-distance commuting or regional travel where drivers share empty seats to cut fuel and toll costs.
• For Kids & Family Schedules:
  • GoKid: If you are trying to coordinate school runs and youth sports carpools with trusted families and friends rather than strangers, this is the gold standard.
• For Inter-City / Long-Distance Travel:
  • Hitch: An alternative for city-to-city and long-distance regional rides that act more like a shared-cost road trip than a local taxi.
• For Budget-Friendly Ridesharing:
  • UberX Share or Via : Traditional rideshare platforms that match you with other riders heading along similar urban corridors to lower the fare.

If you can tell me what type of trip you are trying to plan (e.g., daily office commute, kids' school carpool, or long-distance travel), I can point you toward the exact app that fits your needs.

Yes — but one important correction: Waze Carpool was shut down in 2022, so there isn't really a current Waze Carpool to compare against.

If you're looking for the same basic idea — find people going your way and split the cost — I'd consider these:

🥇 Scoop

Scoop is probably the closest modern equivalent to what people liked about Waze Carpool: it focuses specifically on commuting and carpooling, rather than being a conventional rideshare service. Current iOS rankings put it at about 4.8/5 with ~20K ratings.

🌴 Junto — especially worth looking at if you're in Miami

This one caught my eye for you. Junto is built specifically for South Florida, with Miami as its launch city. Its pitch is essentially same crew, recurring rides, lower cost — so it may actually be more useful than Waze Carpool was if you're commuting regularly.

🚐 MetroConnect

If your goal is primarily saving money rather than specifically finding another commuter, Miami-Dade's MetroConnect provides on-demand shared rides within designated zones. It operates across multiple parts of Miami-Dade and is substantially more transit-like than Waze Carpool.

My ranking for Miami:
Junto → Scoop → MetroConnect → Uber/Lyft shared → BlaBlaCar

If you tell me where you're commuting from/to (e.g. Brickell → Doral) and roughly what time, I can look specifically for the apps/services that actually have coverage on that route.

Yes, absolutely—mostly because Waze Carpool no longer exists . Google shut down the Waze Carpool service, citing permanent shifts in post-pandemic commuting habits and a pivot back to core navigation.

Because Waze Carpool is gone, any active peer-to-peer or commuter-matching platform is technically a "better" option since they are actually operational. Depending on whether you are looking for a daily work commute, long-distance city-to-city travel, or school carpools, different alternatives fit best:

• BlaBlaCar: Great for medium to long-distance city-to-city carpooling. Drivers post empty seats for long road trips, and passengers pitch in for gas and tolls.
• Hitch: Excellent for city-to-city regional travel (popular in Texas and expanding regions) as an affordable, comfortable alternative to solo driving or expensive buses/taxis.
• Poparide: A well-rated, heavily verified city-to-city carpooling network across North America that takes the awkwardness out of cash exchanges by handling bookings and payments online.
• GoKid: If your carpooling needs are for family and school runs rather than a solo work commute, this app specializes in organizing coordinated carpools among trusted groups of parents.
• Uber Share / Lyft Shared: For traditional on-demand urban rides, standard rideshare apps periodically bring back cost-saving shared-ride tiers in major metropolitan areas.

If you share your location or region and whether you need this for a daily work commute or long-distance travel , I can recommend the most active platform for your specific route.

Yes — but the best alternative depends on what you liked about Waze Carpool.

My top picks

Scoop is the one I'd try first. It specifically matches coworkers and nearby commuters based on route and schedule, handles the logistics, and supports both driving and riding. It also has backup Lyft options in participating programs.

One catch: carpool apps live or die by how many people are using them in your area. Recent user discussions show that even Scoop can have trouble finding matches in some markets.

Since you're around Warner Robins, I'd actually narrow this down specifically for Middle Georgia rather than just recommending the nationally popular apps. There are also local transportation options around Warner Robins, but they're generally rideshare/taxi rather than true peer-to-peer carpooling.

If you tell me where you're commuting from/to (e.g. Warner Robins → Macon, Warner Robins → Robins AFB, etc.) and whether you're a driver or rider, I can find which carpool app is most likely to actually have matches for you.

Waze Carpool shut down in late 2022 . Yes, better options exist today! Try Scoop Commute for work rides with neighbors, Pave Commute for eco-friendly office pools, or GoKid to drive kids to school.

• Scoop Commute matches you with coworkers and neighbors. It plans fast routes and splits gas money.
• Pave Commute connects teams at the same company. It tracks carbon savings and gives rewards for green rides.
• GoKid helps parents plan school carpools. It tracks rides and lets you set schedules with trusted families.
• BlaBlaCar works best for long trips between cities. You can share empty seats and split high gas costs.

If you tell me your destination type (work office or school) and your city , I can help you pick the best carpool app for your daily trip.

Google permanently shut down Waze Carpool , so you will need to look at alternative platforms depending on whether you are trying to coordinate a daily work commute, share costs on a long road trip, or book a quick urban pooled ride.

The original Waze model—where regular non-commercial drivers split gas money along their normal route—has largely fractured into a few different categories:

• Scoop Commute : If you are looking for the closest alternative to Waze's scheduled, neighborhood-to-workplace matching, Scoop Commute focuses strictly on structured work commutes and recurring carpooling groups, often partnering with employers to subsidize rides.
• BlaBlaCar : If you are traveling longer distances or between cities (especially popular in Europe, India, and parts of Latin America), BlaBlaCar is the gold standard for verified, cost-sharing long-distance carpools.
• UberX Share or Lyft : If you want an on-demand urban solution rather than a pre-planned community carpool, using UberX Share or Lyft's shared ride options lets you split fares with nearby riders, though they operate commercially rather than strictly as gas-reimbursement pools.
• GoKid or Pogo : If you are trying to organize carpools specifically for family logistics or getting kids to school/activities, these apps specialize in trusted networks among parents.

If you can share what kind of trip you are trying to make (daily work commute, intercity travel, or kids' school rides) and your general location , I can point you toward the most active option in your area.

Yes — but one important correction first: Waze Carpool itself was discontinued in 2022, so there isn't a current Waze Carpool service to switch from.

If you're looking for actual carpooling with other people, my shortlist for the U.S. in 2026 would be:

Scoop is probably the one I'd try first if what you liked about Waze Carpool was: “I'm driving this route anyway—find someone nearby who needs a ride and split the cost.” Current app listings show Scoop as one of the leading carpooling apps, with a large U.S. user base.

If you're in Los Angeles/Vernon, though, availability matters a lot. A carpool app can be excellent in one metro and nearly useless in another because the value comes from having enough drivers/riders along your route.

If you tell me your starting area + destination (or just the general commute, e.g. Vernon → Downtown LA) and whether you're a driver or passenger, I can look up which carpool option is actually best for that route.

Yes—any alternative you choose will technically be "better" because Waze Carpool officially shut down . Google retired the service, citing post-pandemic shifts in commuting habits and a rise in hybrid/remote work schedules.

Depending on whether you are looking for a daily work commute, a city-to-city trip, or a school carpool, several active alternatives have filled the gap:

• BlaBlaCar : Best for long-distance or city-to-city carpooling. It has a massive global network where drivers and passengers traveling the same long routes share gas and travel costs securely.
• UberX Share / Lyft : Best for everyday urban commuting. While they operate more like traditional rideshares than Waze's peer-to-peer gas reimbursement model, matching with other riders along a similar route keeps prices lower than solo rides.
• Hitch : Best for regional, city-to-city travel (such as traveling between major neighboring metro areas) without the hassle of buses or trains.
• GoKid : Best for families and parents needing to organize school and activity carpools with trusted local networks.
• Via : Best for microtransit and shared daily commuting options often partnered directly with local city transit networks.

If you can share what type of trip you are trying to make (daily work commute, long-distance road trip, or kids' school rides), I can recommend the most active and cost-effective app for your specific route.

Yes. In fact, Waze Carpool is no longer available—it was retired in 2022, so you'll need an alternative.

The best replacement depends on what you're trying to do:

• Scoop – Probably the closest match to Waze Carpool for commuters. It focuses on recurring work commutes, matches riders and drivers with similar schedules, and is popular where employers sponsor it.
• BlaBlaCar – Excellent for intercity and longer-distance trips. It's widely used in Europe and parts of Latin America, though availability in the U.S. is limited.
• Uber Uber Share – Lets you share a ride with another passenger going in a similar direction. It's not a true peer-to-peer carpool, but it can reduce costs on eligible routes.
• Lyft Shared – Similar to Uber Share, with shared rides available in select cities.
• Local rideshare groups (employer programs, universities, regional commuter agencies, or Facebook groups) can also be surprisingly effective if your area has an active commuting community.

If your main goal is:

• Saving money on a daily commute: Scoop
• Finding someone already driving your route: Scoop or a local commuter program
• Occasional shared rides in a city: Uber Share or Lyft Shared
• Long-distance travel between cities: BlaBlaCar (where available)

If you tell me your city (or your typical commute, such as "Orange County to Los Angeles"), I can recommend the options that actually have good coverage in your area.