Frequently Asked Questions
Everything about ride-sharing to events on ecoTriver — how to book, how CO₂ is calculated, and how the platform works.
About ecoTriver
What is ecoTriver?
ecoTriver is a free ride-sharing platform for concerts, festivals, and sporting events across Europe. Fans travelling to the same event share cars instead of driving alone, and every completed ride calculates verified CO₂ saved plus a 3× climate contribution routed to audited projects.
Is ecoTriver free to use?
Yes — for passengers and drivers. Passengers pay a capped fare covering fuel share and a small platform fee, never a for-profit ride. Drivers earn their fuel costs back. Organisers and venues pay for reporting and dashboard packages.
Where does ecoTriver operate?
Primary coverage today is Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, with new cities added as events and demand appear. Any event in Europe can be added — the ride network scales with the audience.
How is the CO₂ impact calculated and verified?
Ride emissions use the official German Umweltbundesamt (UBA) TREMOD 2024 factor — 0.164 kg CO₂ per km per average passenger car. Round trips count both legs. The full, versioned methodology is public at /methodology and is aligned with GCCM007 and CSRD visitor-travel frameworks.
Do I need to download an app?
No. ecoTriver runs as a web app in any modern browser on desktop or mobile — no App Store or Play Store download required. You can install it to your home screen if you want a native-app feel.
Ridesharing to events
How booking a shared ride to a specific event works.
How do I book a ride to this event?
Browse open rides listed on this page, request a seat from the driver, and confirm in chat. Payment — fuel share, a small platform fee, and the 3× climate contribution — is transparent up front before you confirm.
What if there is no ride to this event yet?
Offer one yourself. You set the route, seats, and arrival time; passengers from your area can join within hours. Offering a ride is free and earns your fuel costs back through passenger contributions.
What is the CO₂ impact of attending by shared ride?
Each saved solo-driving trip avoids about 0.164 kg CO₂ per km per person (UBA TREMOD 2024). A car with four passengers avoids roughly 75% of the per-person emissions of driving alone, and the driver funds a 3× climate contribution routed to verified projects.
Is ecoTriver safe for solo travellers?
Drivers and passengers are verified, profiles show ride history and ratings, and in-app chat never exposes personal contact details. Report and block tools are one tap away, and support is reachable at support@ecotriver.com.