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Dhanashree Gursale.
Senior Associate, Markets and Markets
dhanashreergursale@gmail.com Empowering the Everyday Commuter
Batch- 2022-24
For many, S Ride has transformed daily
commutes from stressful battles into productive or
peaceful transitions. Take the example of Neha, a
SRide: How a Simple software engineer in Hyderabad:
“I used to spend nearly two hours in traffic every
Idea is Reshaping Urban day. With S Ride, I now carpool with colleagues.
We take turns driving, split fuel costs, and have built
Commuting in India genuine friendships.”
In cities like Pune, Gurgaon, and Bengaluru—
where IT parks and corporate offices sprawl across
In the crowded streets of India’s growing cities, vast distances—S Ride has become an essential
commuting has long been a daily ordeal. Hours lost in traffic, tool. Its real-time location matching, dynamic ride
soaring fuel prices, and environmental concerns have left both scheduling, and transparent rating system have
individuals and policymakers searching for practical solutions.
Enter S Ride—an inn created a sense of safety and convenience.

A Simple Idea with Big Impact

Founded with a vision to make commuting
more efficient, economical, and eco-friendly, S Ride
began as a straightforward peer-to-peer carpooling
platform. Unlike traditional ride-hailing services,
it focused on connecting people already travelling
the same route. Office-goers, college students, and
regular commuters could offer or request rides,
sharing costs while reducing the number of vehicles
on the road.
The concept resonated. S Ride’s seamless
integration with LinkedIn and mobile contacts
allowed users to connect with familiar faces, fostering
trust and a sense of community. The absence of a
commission model also meant that riders paid less
and drivers earned more compared to traditional taxi
services.

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