Mobile-first carpooling marketplace helping backpackers travel Australia
Overview A live, mobile-first carpooling marketplace designed for backpackers traveling across Australia. The platform connects drivers and passengers heading in the same direction, solving long-distance mobility challenges in a vast country with limited transport options. Product & Workflow iOS & Android mobile apps + supporting web platform Two-sided C2C marketplace (drivers sell seats, passengers book) Secure matching and payment flow In-app chat, identity verification, user profiles, wallet & transaction history Interactive maps, search filters, and dynamic route matching Workflow Rooride Traction & Assets 100,000 organic visitors per month (SEO-driven growth) 4,000+ registered users 336 completed journeys Users from 76 nationalities Strong organic acquisition via SEO and on-the-ground distribution (QR codes in hostels) Multilingual platform live in 4 languages: EN, FR, ES, DE Ranked #1 on Google, ahead of the main local competitor within 8 months Technology Cross-platform mobile apps (Flutter-based) Backend powered by Firebase (auth, database, APIs, admin) Web platform built with Webflow + React 140+ SEO-optimized pages and content ecosystem Registered brand and fully owned IP Workflow Rooride Business Model & Monetization Monetization is implemented but not yet activated by choice. Revenue levers include: Commission per journey (15% driver fee + fixed passenger fee) Hostel and accommodation affiliate bookings Traveler services (insurance, banking, SIM cards) Featured partner listings and advertising All models are designed to scale without proportional cost increases Workflow Rooride Opportunity Fully bootstrapped, ultra-low operating costs ($100/month), no debt, no external investors. Clean structure, transferable assets, and immediate revenue activation potential. 100% ownership available. Pre-revenue by choice. Clean, non-distressed sale.
Next step: <blockquote>A new owner can unlock growth by activating the existing monetization features, optimizing conversion funnels, and expanding SEO through additional content and languages. There is also strong potential in partnerships with hostels, travel operators, and mobility platforms. The technical foundation is already in place, allowing the buyer to focus on execution rather than rebuilding the product.</blockquote><p><br></p>
For sale
Asking price: $10,000 USD
What's included
Domain name, Source code, All related design work, All related data
The sale includes full ownership of the mobile applications, backend infrastructure, website, SEO content, multilingual assets, brand, and all related intellectual property. Access to hosting, analytics, app store accounts, and third-party services will be transferred or assisted during a structured handover period.
Reason for selling
This is a planned founder exit. The project is stable, live, and validated, but the next growth phase would benefit from an owner focused on scaling, partnerships, and monetization. I believe the project will reach its full potential under someone whose skill set and availability are fully aligned with this next stage. This is not a distressed sale.
Project metrics
Average Monthly Visitors: 50K - 100K/mo
Average Monthly Revenue: Pre-revenue
Average Monthly Downloads: Under 1K/mo
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