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From CoSeats to RoadMate: a modern ridesharing alternative for New Zealand
If you have ever searched for carpooling or long distance rides, you have probably come across platforms like CoSeats. They helped many travellers, but the web has changed and so have the expectations of drivers and passengers. RoadMate was built to bring a fresher, more ergonomic experience for New Zealand.
What people expect from a ridesharing platform in 2026
Older websites such as CoSeats were designed in another era of the web. Pages are often cluttered, hard to read on mobile, and the search experience can feel slow or confusing. Today, travelers expect a clean interface, instant feedback, and clear information about who they will be travelling with.
RoadMate focuses on a simple idea: make it effortless to go from “I need a ride” to “I found my seat”. The search bar is front and centre, the results are easy to scan, and every ride clearly shows departure time, price per seat and driver details.
Why choose RoadMate instead of CoSeats?
- Modern, ergonomic design: the interface is designed for both desktop and mobile, with large clickable areas, clear typography and a calm colour palette.
- Fast, focused search: Fast, focused search: filters are optimised for New Zealand routes, dates and number of passengers, so you are not lost in irrelevant options.
- Fresh and up‑to‑date: RoadMate is actively developed, with a focus on real user feedback. We want New Zealand ridesharing to feel as smooth as booking a flight.
- Driver profiles and trust: each ride can show the driver's first name and avatar, helping you feel safer before you click "Request booking".
Helping CoSeats users find something better
Many travellers still search for carpooling using terms like "CoSeats"because that's what they know. Our goal with RoadMate is not only to be an alternative, but to become the leader for ridesharing in New Zealand.
By focusing on clarity, performance and a friendly UX, we want people who were disappointed by old‑fashioned sites to feel: "this is what ridesharing should look like in 2026".
Start using RoadMate today
Whether you are a driver with spare seats or a passenger looking for an affordable and social way to travel, RoadMate is built for you. Publish a ride in a few clicks, manage your bookings, and keep the conversation going with built‑in messaging.