Scoop Commute

What Scoop Commute does

Scoop Commute, Inc. is a San Francisco-based, privately held enterprise carpooling platform founded in 2015. The company operates a dual-sided model: large employers contract for the Scoop Carpool Program as a commuter, parking, retention, and sustainability benefit, while individual employees and neighbors self-serve into shared rides through the Scoop mobile app on iOS and Android. Scoop's commercial footprint spans North America and is concentrated in dense commuting corridors, with named enterprise customers across healthcare (Kaiser Permanente, OHSU, Swedish Health Services, Illumina), technology and SaaS (Workday, Synopsys, Samsung, LinkedIn, T-Mobile), real estate (Bedrock, Stanford Research Park), and financial services and retail (Freedom Financial, Rakuten, Pushpay).

The product stack consists of the Scoop Commute Platform core, the Scoop mobile app, the Scoop Admin Dashboard for employer program management, and a Guaranteed Ride Home add-on powered by Lyft. Matching is driven by an in-house algorithm that optimizes for route efficiency, proximity of carpoolers, and access to carpool lanes; routing relies on Google Maps APIs and driver eligibility is gated by Checkr background checks. Per the company, the platform has facilitated 9M+ carpool trips, 120M+ miles shared, and 100M+ lbs of CO2 reduced to date, and Scoop self-describes as the "#1 Enterprise Carpooling Solution in North America."

Scoop monetizes through a mix of per-trip service fees on rider-to-driver reimbursements (most trips priced $5-$15), annual enterprise subscriptions for the Carpool Program, and employer-subsidized ride arrangements that can include payroll and tax reporting. Distribution combines a direct enterprise sales motion targeting HR, facilities, real estate, and transportation buyers with a self-serve consumer app funnel; marketing emphasizes employee retention, parking-cost reduction, and ESG outcomes. In May 2026 the company extended into New York City, using the LIRR strike as a demand catalyst for market entry.

Name

Scoop Commute

Legal name

Scoop Commute, Inc.

Website

https://scoopcommute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Scoop Commute is an enterprise carpooling platform that matches employees with coworkers and neighbors for shared commutes. It serves large employers through subscription carpool programs and individual commuters via mobile apps. Revenue derives from per-trip service fees, employer subsidies, and enterprise subscriptions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Carpooling Software

NAICS

Taxi and Ridesharing Services (48531)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

App-Based Dynamic Carpooling (Real-Time Matching) (THADAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scheduled/Route-Based Carpooling (Fixed Routes & Timetables) (THADAFAB), Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) & Backup Ride Programs for Carpoolers (THADAFAI)

Keywords

• Enterprise carpooling software
• Commuter benefits platform
• Employee mobility solutions
• Corporate carpool programs
• Ride matching algorithm

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Carpool Transaction Fees: Riders pay a reimbursement of a portion of the costs incurred by the driver as determined by Scoop. Scoop facilitates payment and charges a reasonable service fee which is not credited to the driver's account. Most trips cost between $5 and $15 for passengers.
2. Enterprise Subscriptions: Scoop offers subscription-based access to the Carpool Program for enterprise customers. Fees are quoted in U.S. dollars and paid up front via credit card or on a recurring basis during the Subscription Term.
3. Employer-Subsidized Rides: When employers pay to subsidize rides, riders commute for free or at reduced prices. Employers pay for the shared cost of commuting, which Scoop facilitates and may include specific trip reporting for tax and payroll purposes.
4. Environmental Impact Credits: Scoop generates value through environmental metrics including CO2 reduction (100M+ lbs reduced) and miles shared (120M+), which can be leveraged in sustainability initiatives and ESG reporting for enterprise customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scoop Commute is an enterprise carpooling platform that uses a proprietary matching algorithm to connect commuters—primarily employees of subscribing employers—with co-workers and neighbors traveling along the same efficient route. The platform is delivered through iOS and Android apps for individual commuters and an enterprise dashboard that lets employers manage carpool programs, view usage metrics, subsidize rides, and report on sustainability outcomes. A Guaranteed Ride Home add-on integrates Lyft as a backup commute option when a primary carpool cannot be arranged.

Product overview

Scoop Commute offers a unified enterprise carpooling platform consisting of the core Scoop Commute Platform, a mobile app (iOS and Android), and the Scoop Admin Dashboard for enterprise customers. The platform includes a Guaranteed Ride Home Program as an add-on module that provides backup Lyft rides when carpools are unavailable. The core platform handles automated matching between commuters and manages the expense-sharing reimbursement system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scoop Commute Platform The enterprise carpooling platform that connects commuters with co-workers and neighbors going the same way, turning solo drives into safe, reliable, and social door-to-door carpools. Targets enterprise employers purchasing carpool programs and individual commuters participating in those programs.
• Scoop Mobile App (iOS and Android)

Quantifiable outcome

• 9M+ carpool trips taken through the platform
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Checkr, Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationScoop uses Checkr, Inc. as its consumer reporting agency (CRA) to obtain background check reports and verify driving history of users before they are eligible to drive with Scoop. Checkr is located at 2505 Mariposa St., San Francisco CA 94103.
• Google (Maps API)coreTechnology or IntegrationScoop uses Google's Maps API(s) for location services. By using Scoop services, users agree to be bound by Google's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
• LyftsupportTechnology or IntegrationScoop offers Lyft as a backup commute option when a carpool cannot be arranged, subject to employer participation. This guarantees users will always have a ride option.
• MicrosoftsupportTechnology or IntegrationScoop has a partnership with Microsoft for security and privacy, with Scoop providing a link to Microsoft's Privacy Statement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BlaBlaCar: Operates the largest carpooling marketplace globally, connecting drivers and riders traveling the same way with cost-sharing (not profit-making) drivers. Closest direct analog to Scoop's cost-sharing commuter carpool model, though BlaBlaCar is focused on long-distance intercity trips rather than daily enterprise commutes.
• Liftshare: UK-based carpool and commute platform serving both individual commuters and enterprise employer programs. Directly comparable to Scoop's enterprise carpool model with employer dashboards, subsidies, and sustainability reporting, though primarily operating in the UK market.
• GoCarma: Enterprise carpool incentives platform that rewards verified carpoolers through employer and transit-agency programs. Comparable to Scoop in targeting employer-sponsored commuter programs with measurable CO2 and SOV reduction outcomes.

Broad incumbents

• Waze Carpool: Google's now-discontinued carpooling service that matched commuters along similar routes. Historically a direct competitor to Scoop in app-based commuter carpooling, and Google/Waze remains a relevant incumbent given its mapping, traffic, and employer mobility ambitions.
• Uber: Operates UberPool and Uber Commute as on-demand shared rides offerings. Uber's Uber for Business channel targets the same enterprise buyers (HR, facilities, transportation teams) as Scoop, though its driver economics and product model differ materially.
• Lyft: Operates Lyft Shared and Lyft Business. Lyft is simultaneously a Scoop partner (powers Guaranteed Ride Home backup) and a broad incumbent competitor in shared mobility, with a much larger driver network and enterprise sales footprint.

Regional players

• Kangaride: Canada's leading carpooling platform connecting drivers and riders on intercity and commuter routes. Operates a similar cost-sharing model to Scoop but is concentrated in Canada rather than competing directly in Scoop's North American US-focused territory.

Emerging players

• Hytch: Carpool incentive app that pays riders and drivers per shared mile through employer and municipal partnerships. Shares Scoop's enterprise and sustainability angles but is smaller and earlier-stage, with a more transactional incentive model versus Scoop's community-focused carpool matching.

Others

• Moovit: MaaS and urban mobility app aggregating public transit, bikeshare, and ride-hail. Sold into municipalities and employers as a commute solution; overlaps with Scoop's enterprise mobility narrative but does not directly compete in carpooling.
• Spare: Transit technology platform powering microtransit, paratransit, and on-demand transit for agencies and operators. Adjacent to Scoop in serving employer and agency mobility buyers with software, but focused on transit operations rather than carpool matching.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scoop-commute

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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