Blog
Updates, stories, and insights from the Rydze team.
July 30, 2026
Why Daily Carpooling Never Took Off in Montreal
Quebec figured out intercity carpooling years ago. But every attempt to make the daily carpool to work in Montreal stick has failed — Netlift, Facebook groups, even a government pilot. Here's why, and what would have to change.
July 26, 2026
The South Shore Montreal Commute: Every Way Across the River, Compared
Two bridges carry almost half of all South Shore–Montreal trips, and the La Fontaine tunnel is under construction into 2027. Here's what every way across the river costs in 2026.
July 20, 2026
Surviving the La Fontaine Tunnel Until 2027: A Commuter's Guide
The La Fontaine tunnel renovation has dragged on since 2022 and won't fully wrap until 2027. Here's a practical look at your options — schedule shifts, transit, and carpooling.
April 10, 2026
How Bad Is Montreal Traffic, Really?
Montreal drivers lose 63 hours a year to congestion. Only 4.6% of commuters carpool. Here’s what the data says — and what it would actually take to fix it.
April 8, 2026
Ride-Hailing Was Supposed to Fix Traffic. The Data Shows the Opposite.
MIT, UCS, Schaller, and CPUC data all point the same way — ride-hailing added cars to the road, increased emissions, and failed to reduce car ownership. Here’s what the numbers actually say.
April 6, 2026
Is Carpooling Legal in Quebec? What You Need to Know
Yes, carpooling is legal in Quebec. Here’s what drivers and riders need to know about cost-sharing rules, insurance requirements, and tax implications.
April 1, 2026
Why We Built Rydze
The founder story — why carpooling, why a fixed contribution, and why filling empty seats is the way to reduce traffic.
March 1, 2026
How Rydze Matching Works
Rydze matches riders and drivers in seconds using spatial route analysis. A look at the technology behind finding people heading the same way.
February 1, 2026
The Math Behind Fixed Contributions
Why $3.75? Why not per-kilometer? Why is the driver's contribution protected? The full reasoning behind Rydze's cost-sharing model.