Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Dale Ride

General Questions

Dale Ride is Costa Rica's ridesharing platform that connects drivers and passengers traveling in the same direction. We make intercity travel affordable, eco-friendly, and social by filling empty car seats.
For Passengers: Search for rides, view driver profiles, book seats, and pay securely.
For Drivers: Post your planned trips, accept bookings, and share travel costs.
No. We're a ridesharing platform, not a taxi service. Drivers are everyday people sharing their existing trips, not professional taxi drivers. This makes rides more affordable and environmentally friendly.
Currently, we operate throughout Costa Rica, connecting major cities like San José, Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago, and popular destinations like Jacó, Tamarindo, Manuel Antonio, Puerto Viejo, and more.

For Passengers

  1. Search for rides by entering your origin and destination
  2. Browse available rides and driver profiles
  3. Select a ride and choose the number of seats
  4. Enter passenger details and choose payment method
  5. Confirm your booking and receive confirmation
Yes! Our cancellation policy:
  • 24+ hours before: 100% refund
  • 6-24 hours before: 50% refund
  • Less than 6 hours: No refund
Cancellations are processed within 3-5 business days.
If a driver cancels your booking, you receive an automatic 100% refund. We'll also help you find an alternative ride if available.
Yes, but luggage space varies by vehicle. Check the ride details or message the driver before booking if you have large or multiple bags.

For Drivers

  • Valid Costa Rican driver's license
  • Registered vehicle with current Marchamo and RTV
  • Valid SOAP insurance
  • Be at least 21 years old
  • Clean driving record
  1. Click "Offer a Ride" in the navigation menu
  2. Enter route details (origin, destination, date, time)
  3. Add vehicle information and amenities
  4. Set your price per seat
  5. Publish your ride - it's live immediately!
Prices should cover your fuel and toll costs, not generate profit. For example:
  • San José → Jacó: ₡2,000-3,000 per seat
  • San José → Limón: ₡4,000-5,000 per seat
  • San José → Tamarindo: ₡6,000-8,000 per seat
Our platform will suggest a price based on distance.
SINPE payments: Received directly in your account immediately after passenger payment confirmation.
Card payments: Transferred to your bank account within 3-5 business days after the ride is completed.
Cash payments: Collected directly from passengers at pickup.

Payments

  • SINPE Móvil: FREE instant transfers (Costa Rica only)
  • Credit/Debit Cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
  • Cash: Pay the driver directly (driver must accept cash)
SINPE Móvil is Costa Rica's instant payment system. It's FREE, secure, and used by over 90% of Costa Ricans. You can send money instantly using just a phone number. All Costa Rican banks support SINPE.
  • SINPE Móvil: FREE - no fees!
  • Credit/Debit Cards: Small processing fee applies
  • Cash: No fees
Our service fee is included in the displayed price.
Yes! We use industry-standard encryption (SSL/HTTPS) and never store your full credit card details. Card payments are processed through secure, PCI-compliant payment processors.

Safety

  • User verification (email, phone number)
  • Driver ratings and reviews
  • Vehicle information verification
  • In-app messaging (no need to share personal numbers)
  • 24/7 support team
  • Report and block features
During a ride: Trust your instincts. Ask the driver to stop in a safe, public place and exit the vehicle. Contact local authorities if necessary (911 in Costa Rica).

After a ride: Report the incident through our platform immediately. We take all safety reports seriously.
Yes! Every driver profile shows their average rating and review count. Click on the rating to read detailed reviews from previous passengers.

Account & Settings

Click "Register" in the top navigation, enter your name, email, phone number, and create a password. You'll receive a confirmation email to verify your account.
Absolutely! Most users book rides when they need them and offer rides when they're driving. Just enable "Driver Mode" in your profile settings.
Go to Profile → Edit Profile → scroll to bottom → click "Delete Account". Your data will be permanently deleted within 30 days, except where required by law.

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