Every morning, thousands of people step out of the same gated community, get into separate cars, and head in the same direction.
Different apartments. Similar destinations.
It’s a routine that contributes to packed roads, rising fuel costs, and long, tiring commutes. But what if the solution was already living a few floors away?
That’s the idea behind Carpool, Mygate’s newest feature that helps residents discover and coordinate rides with neighbours travelling along similar routes.
A simpler way to commute
Carpooling isn’t a new concept. What’s often missing is convenience.
Finding someone with a similar schedule, a nearby pickup point, and confidence in who you’re travelling with has traditionally been difficult. Within a gated community, those barriers are significantly lower.
With Mygate already connecting over 5 million homes across 27,000+ communities, residents can now find fellow commuters within a trusted network they already use every day.
Why it matters?
Urban commuting continues to become more expensive and time-consuming. More cars on the road mean more traffic, higher fuel consumption, and longer travel times.
By making it easier for neighbours to share rides, Carpool can help:
- Reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicles on the road.
- Lower fuel costs by sharing everyday commutes.
- Make daily travel more efficient and less stressful.
- Support more mindful use of fuel and shared mobility.
Recent government advisories encouraging citizens to reduce fuel consumption and adopt shared mobility further highlight the importance of practical, everyday solutions that people can easily embrace.
More than just getting from A to B
Some of the best conversations happen during a commute.
Whether it’s discovering someone works in the same business district, exchanging ideas with another professional, or simply getting to know a neighbour better, shared rides create opportunities for connections that don’t happen in elevators or WhatsApp groups.
Built around communities
Unlike traditional ride-sharing services, Mygate Carpool starts with a community people already belong to.
Residents are matched within their own society, making it easier to coordinate rides with familiar faces and people who often share similar work schedules and routes.
How to get started with Mygate Carpool
Setting up your ride takes less than a minute.
If you’re offering a ride:
- Open the Mygate app and under Quick Actions, select Carpool.
- Tap Offer a Ride.
- Enter your destination and commute details.
- Publish your ride. You’re ready to connect with neighbours travelling the same way.
Looking for a ride instead?
Simply head to Quick Actions > Carpool to browse rides shared by residents in your community. Find one that matches your route and schedule, then connect and start your journey together.
