FreeRider: Carpool HK
Share rides for HK commutes
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
FreeRider is a community trip sharing platform for Hong Kong that connects drivers and passengers who are going in the same direction. Share rides for daily commutes, airport trips, and cross-border journeys while splitting costs and meeting new people.
With FreeRider, you can easily create or join trips, coordinate details in a built-in chat, and manage all your shared rides in one place. The app is free to use and designed for individuals who want a smarter, more affordable and more sustainable way to travel in Hong Kong.
Use cases
Daily commute between New Territories and Kowloon or Hong Kong Island
Airport transfers to and from Hong Kong International Airport
Trips to and from Shenzhen via major border crossings
Late-night rides or event departures after concerts and sports games
How it works
Create a trip by setting your departure point, destination and time
Find people going a similar route, as a driver or as a passenger
Discuss meeting point and cost sharing in the in-app chat
Meet up, complete the trip and leave feedback for each other
Key features
Trip sharing for everyday commutes and occasional journeys
Flexible routes with optional intermediate stops
Built-in chat so you do not need to share your phone number
Push notifications for new join requests and messages
Simple tools to publish, edit and manage your trips
Basic rating and feedback to help build a trusted community
Why use FreeRider
Save money by sharing taxi and fuel costs with others
Reduce empty seats and help ease congestion
Discover new people who travel similar routes regularly
Keep your contact information private with in-app messaging
Enjoy more control and flexibility compared with fixed routes and schedules
For drivers
Share available seats on your regular commute or planned trips
Split tunnel fees, parking and fuel costs with passengers
Choose who joins your trip based on profiles and feedback
For passengers
Find drivers who are going a similar way at a similar time
Share taxis or private cars instead of relying only on crowded public transport
Coordinate the exact meeting point and time with the driver
Important information
FreeRider is a trip sharing and cost splitting platform. It is not a professional ride-hailing, taxi or private hire service.
The app is intended for individuals who wish to share the cost of a journey they are already planning to make. Any payments arranged between users are only to split legitimate transportation expenses such as fuel, tolls or taxi fares, and should comply with local laws and regulations.
Ratings & Reviews
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What's New — Saved Routes & All‑New Liquid Glass Interface
Saved Routes: Save your frequently used routes and get notified automatically when a matching carpool becomes available
Liquid Glass Bottom Navigation: Redesigned with the iOS 26–style glass material for a smoother, more modern feel
Chat Upgrades: Full‑screen photo viewing
Search History & Location Suggestions: More accurate recent searches and location recommendations
Unified Error Messages: Clearer, more consistent alerts when something goes wrong
The developer, Cheung King Laam, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Cheung King Laam
- Size
- 85.3 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- Traditional Chinese
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Contains
Advertising
Messaging and Chat
User-Generated Content
- Copyright
- © 2026 Cheung King Laam