Twende - Carpooling

Heading upcountry or looking for a comfortable, affordable way to travel between Kenyan towns? Twende connects verified private car owners with passengers traveling along the same route to share journey costs. Say goodbye to chaotic bus stages, crowded matatus, and skyrocketing fuel expenses.

Whether you are commuting from Nairobi to Nakuru, heading home for the weekend, or planning an inter-county road trip, Twende makes shared travel simple, social, and reliable.

Why Travel with Twende?

Comfortable & Direct: Travel in clean private vehicles without unnecessary stops at every town.

Split Fuel, Save Money: Passengers enjoy fair travel costs, while drivers cut down their petrol expenses by filling empty seats.

Verified Profiles & ID Safety: Every driver and rider completes ID verification. View ratings, verified badges, and reviews before every journey.

Secure Trip Code Boarding: Digital handshake verification guarantees that you get into the right car every time.

Pay Directly at the Vehicle: Transparent fuel-sharing contributions settled directly between riders and drivers via cash or M-Pesa.

For Passengers: How It Works

Find a Trip: Enter your pickup location and destination to view available rides heading your way.

Reserve Your Seat: Choose a verified driver based on vehicle type, departure time, and community reviews.

Get Your Trip Code: Receive your unique 4-digit code in the app.

Board & Share: Meet your driver, share your Trip Code to confirm boarding, and settle your agreed fuel contribution.

For Drivers: Split Your Fuel Costs

Driving out of town with empty seats? Don’t travel alone:

Publish in Seconds: Set your route, departure schedule, and available seats.

Set Capped Fuel Contributions: Transparent, non-commercial cost-sharing limits ensure fair contributions that help offset your fuel and highway tolls.

Keep What You Collect: Collect fuel contributions directly from passengers upon boarding.

Fair Platform Fees: Transparent flat access fees only apply after completed trips—no unpredictable percentage cuts.

Built on Trust and Community

Twende is a peer-to-peer travel cost-sharing network designed specifically for Kenyan travelers and private motorists. By matching trusted travelers along major routes like Nairobi–Nakuru, Thika, Naivasha, Eldoret, and beyond, Twende builds a smarter, friendlier travel community.

Download Twende today, split your fuel, and experience a better way to travel across Kenya!