Welcome to the Take a Mate ridesharing website!

Takeamate a web based carpooling system that puts like-minded people who regularly travel to similar locations, in touch with one another so they can share car journeys and save money on commuting.

Developed and supported by Rodney District Council,Takeamate is a safe way of meeting other local travellers.  You choose who you would like to share a ride with, when and how.

To join is easy.and it's free!  All personal information is kept secure and cannot be viewed by others.  All you do is click on the link below, follow the prompts, and the website will generate an email for you to contact the person of your choice.  The computer generated list of people for you to choose from, are your best travel matches.

So click here and follow the prompts, to create your free account

Don't take our word for it .... see below to read what other people are already saying about Takeamate

We would love your feedback too - please email us with any comments - click  takeamate

 

 

I wasn't easily converted. I kinda liked my independence and travelling at my own pace, but now, I wouldn't travel any other way. It's so flexible and there's no hard n' fast rules. I'm saving heaps on fuel and vehicle wear and tear, and I get to relax when I'm not driving. If I'm lucky I even get a tip or two on what to cook for dinner! It's also nice to know I'm doing my bit for the environment. I'm hooked.

- Jenni

I wasn't sure about carpooling. I was new to the area and didn't know anyone, but it's neat. I've made new friends and learnt heaps about where I live. Although I've definitely saved money, the best thing after a stressful day is to share the high and lows and if I'm not driving I enjoy sitting back, relaxing and taking in the scenery. Who wouldn't want to carpool!

- Christine

I like my own space but I don't like the rising petrol costs, so I logged on to Take A Mate. I had nothing to lose really. I've made friends and found that it's fun. We're really supportive of each other. On the days I don't drive, I enjoy being a passenger and obviously save heaps in petrol, which is great.

- Raewyn

The opportunity to save money was my main motivation for carpooling, and it has been very successful. I have halved my petrol costs, and now we are looking for someone else to join us - the more the merrier.

- Stephen