Nearest suitable driver first

Smart Ride
Matching.
Simply fair.

When you request a ride, GLIDE offers it to the nearest suitable driver first. Your favorite drivers get the first chance when they’re nearby, Glide Share pairs you with riders going your way, and you’re never moved to a smaller ride than you asked for.

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Nearestdriver offered first

Favoritesget first chance

Neverdowngraded

Driver matched

Live ETA

Car, color & plate shown in the app

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Your driver

Name, photo & rating

The Process

From tap to matched in 4 steps

Here’s what happens when you request a ride on GLIDE.

You Request

Enter your destination and pick a ride type. You see your upfront price before you confirm.

📡

GLIDE Looks Nearby

GLIDE finds online drivers with the right vehicle for your ride type, closest to your pickup first.

Driver Offered

The nearest suitable driver (or a nearby favorite) gets your request. If they pass, the next driver is offered.

They're On the Way

Track your driver live on the map with an ETA, and see their name, photo, car and plate.

Live Driver Scan

Looking for drivers near your pickup

Nearest

Favorite

Nearby

How Matching Works

Simple rules.
Fair for everyone.

GLIDE doesn’t use a secret score. These are the rules it follows when offering your ride.

Nearest suitable driver firstYour request goes to the closest online driver with the right vehicle.

Favorite drivers firstIf a driver you’ve saved is online and nearby, they get the first chance.

Upgraded, never downgradedA Go request may get a bigger or nicer car at the Go price — never a smaller one.

Glide Share, going your wayShare rides are matched onto trips heading in your direction, sharing with another rider.

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Next driver if one passesEach driver has a short window to accept. If they pass, the next driver is offered.

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Accessible when you need itGlide Access requests go only to approved wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

What You Get

Built into every match

Glide Share Matching

Choose Glide Share and GLIDE can match you with another rider whose trip goes your way. You pay less than Glide Go on a typical trip, and your price is set upfront whether or not anyone joins.

Going your way Upfront price

~20%

less than Glide Go, sharing with another rider

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Only Verified Drivers

Every driver who can receive your request has passed a Checkr background check (criminal and driving record) and regular selfie ID checks.

BG Check ID Verified

Live GPS From Match

As soon as a driver accepts, you see their live location on the map and an ETA to your pickup.

Live ETA Route View

Upfront Price

Your price is shown before you book, including any busy-time pricing. It only changes if you add a stop, change your destination or keep your driver waiting.

Upfront No hidden fees

In-App Chat & Calls

Message your driver in the app to coordinate pickup, or call them — phone numbers stay hidden on both sides.

Masked calls Trip-Scoped

Step by Step

What happens after you tap confirm

Step 01

You Confirm Your Ride

You enter your destination, see your upfront price and tap confirm. GLIDE starts looking for a driver right away.

⏱ Right away

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Step 02

GLIDE Lines Up Nearby Drivers

Online drivers with the right vehicle are put in order, nearest first. A favorite driver who is close by moves to the front.

📍 Nearest first

Step 03

A Driver Gets Your Request

The first driver in line sees your request, with the pickup, trip and their pay. If they don’t accept within about 15 seconds, the next driver is offered.

🔁 One driver at a time

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Step 04

Match Confirmed — Driver En Route

You see your driver’s name, photo, car, plate, rating and live location, with an ETA to your pickup.

🗺️ Live tracking starts

🚗 Ready when you are

Get matched with
a driver nearby.

Open the GLIDE Rider app on Android or in any phone browser, and book your ride. GLIDE is launching across the Baltimore–Washington area.

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✓ No subscription fees

✓ Upfront prices

✓ Tips 100% to your driver

Smart Ride Matching. Simply fair.