Verify Before You Go
Confirm the driver or passenger by full name before the pickup. A quick message exchange, a video call, or a mutual connection goes a long way. Trust your instincts; it is always okay to cancel.
Safety
Use judgment before you share a ride.
Ferry Carpool does not screen users, inspect vehicles, verify insurance, guarantee listings, or supervise trips. Treat every listing as an introduction between private people, then do your own checks before agreeing to travel.
Build trust before the ride: exchange names, confirm the sailing and pickup plan, and use public signals like LinkedIn, Facebook, a school or workplace connection, or a mutual community reference when available.
Check The Person
When possible, check a public profile such as LinkedIn, Facebook, a school or workplace, or a shared community connection. Do not rely on the listing alone.
Confirm The Plan
Agree on the exact pickup location and time, the ferry sailing, the cost contribution, luggage space, and a backup plan if the sailing is delayed or overloaded.
Share Your Trip
Tell a friend or family member where you are going, who you are travelling with, and when you expect to arrive. Keep your phone charged throughout the journey.
Drivers
Hold a valid driver's licence, use a roadworthy vehicle, ensure seatbelts work for every passenger, and carry insurance appropriate for your actual use. Do not accept more than a fair share of real trip costs. If you are unsure, check your ICBC or private insurance policy before taking passengers.
Passengers
Confirm the pickup details in advance, keep your phone charged, wear your seatbelt, and do not get into a vehicle if anything feels wrong. You can always back out.
Report Concerns
Report listings that look commercial, unsafe, misleading, abusive, illegal, or too good to be true. Do not continue a conversation if someone pressures you to ignore ferry, traffic, payment, or safety rules.
Ferry Travel
Schedules, fares, reservations, overloads, and cancellations are controlled by the ferry operator. Always verify sailing details directly with BC Ferries before you leave home.
In an emergency, call 911. For unsafe driving, threats, harassment, or suspected fraud, stop communicating and contact the appropriate authority.