Catch a Ride — Zealbound

Who you are Contact

A first name and last initial is fine. Drivers see your name, photo, and social link — nothing else here.

Name*

Email*

Phone

Social media link A link to your profile, not a handle. It's the fastest trust signal we have right now.

Profile picture Optional. You can also email it to us later.

Emergency contact Held privately by Zealbound. Never shared with your driver or anyone else.

I'm 18 or older.*

Where you're going Your trip

Pickup city or region*

Festival*

How far can you travel to meet a driver? Being flexible here roughly doubles the number of cars we can match you with.

Departure date*

Date flexibility

Need to arrive by — date

Need to arrive by — time

Do you need a ride home too?*

Yes, round trip One way

Return date

Return flexibility

What you're bringing Seats & gear

Gear is the single most common reason a match falls apart at the curb. Be honest about the wagon.

Seats needed*

Who's traveling with you

Luggage

Camping gear*

What you can pay Budget

Budget per seat* A number or a rough range. You and your driver settle the final amount directly.

I have a valid license and I'm happy to take a shift behind the wheel.

The vibe Optional

Eight hours in a car is a long time. This is what makes a match a good one instead of just a working one.

Music and interests

Anything else we should know

Gender

Driver preference We treat this as a strong preference, not a guarantee.

Before you send this Consent

Zealbound does not verify drivers right now. We're small and we match by hand — that means a real person reads every request, but it also means nobody has run a background check. You're agreeing to travel with a stranger. Read the safety steps we send you, and use your judgment.

I understand Zealbound doesn't screen or verify drivers, and I'm responsible for my own safety decisions.*

I release Zealbound from liability for anything that happens during a ride arranged through it.*

How'd you hear about Zealbound?

Check the highlighted fields — something's missing.

We'll email you within 48 hours, even if we don't have a match yet.

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You're in the pile.

A real person is reading this — not an algorithm. Expect an email within 48 hours whether or not we've found you a seat yet.

When we match you, do these five things

Look them up before you commit. Open the social link we send. A profile with years of history behind it tells you more than any badge would.
Send someone your trip. Driver's name, plate, phone, and route — to a friend or family member, before you get in the car.
Meet somewhere public. A lit parking lot, a gas station, a campus lot. Not your driveway at 4am.
Settle money before you leave. Agree on the amount and when it's paid. Never send anything before a match is confirmed and you've talked to the person.
You can always walk away. If something feels off at the curb, it is off. Tell us and we'll keep looking.