FARU pricing
What’s free vs FARU+
Core campus rides and safety stay free. FARU+ adds wider browse, Class Rides, hometown corridor alerts, and an ad-free experience. Unlike per-ride campus apps that charge base + per-mile fees, FARU is a membership — we don’t take a cut of every seat.
Included
Free
Verified student account — no credit card required to start free
- Browse open rides at your university
- Post rides (up to 5 open at a time)
- Request seats and post Ride Requests
- In-app chat before you ride
- SOS, emergency contacts, check-ins, report, and block
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Membership
FARU+
30-day free trial, then $4.99/mo or $49.99/yr Save 17% with annual
Less than one Uber ride home. FARU+ pays for itself on your first break trip.
Break-trip math vs per-ride apps
A 200-mile ride home on RideAlong: ~$35–50 per ride + 7.25% fee. On FARU+: $4.99/month, unlimited rides, no per-seat cut.
- Browse universities within about 15 miles
- Unlimited open ride posts
- Quick Rides, Class Rides, For you
- Hometown and corridor match alerts
- Ad-free experience
Start from Membership in the app. Cancel in Apple or Google subscriptions before the trial ends to avoid charges.