# Gopher Rideshare

> Find carpool partners, transit options, bike or walking buddies at UMN

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rideshark.gopherrideshare](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rideshark.gopherrideshare)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.rideshark.gopherrideshare`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** RideShark Corporation
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 378
- **Version:** 3.20.0005
- **Last updated:** 2023-10-06
- **First published:** 2018-08-28
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 4.79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rideshark.gopherrideshare)
- **Website:** [http://www.RideShark.com](http://www.rideshark.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://gopherrideshare.umn.edu/Public/PublicPage.aspx?ItemName=PrivacyStatement&FileType=html](https://gopherrideshare.umn.edu/Public/PublicPage.aspx?ItemName=PrivacyStatement&FileType=html)

## Description

Gopher Rideshare is a quick, secure, and social platform to find commuting options at UMN. Simply enter your origin and destination addresses and you can find a UMN carpool partner or bus schedule that matches your commute, as well as search for UMN commuters looking for biking or walking partners.<br><br>The GopherRideshare platform is a trip planning and commuter-matching service that provides a one-stop-shop trip planning tool for improving your commute to UMN, whether you carpool, vanpool, walk, bike, or take transit. Through GopherRideshare’s easy-to-use interface and mobile app, you can search for all available transportation options for your commute by simply entering an origin and destination.<br><br>Whether you want to help the environment, save money, or reduce stress, Gopher Rideshare helps you to find a better way to commute.<br><br>The app is secure! When you receive your list of commuting matches, you choose which potential UMN matches to contact, and when to do so. There are no obligations or requirements to sign-up for or use Gopher Rideshare.<br><br>Join our network of ridesharers and find all options for your journey including University transportation information, public transportation, walking or biking routes, etc. Through a secure Web site, Gopher Rideshare is available only to members of the UMN community. Register today to give it a try. There is no obligation and you can remove yourself from searches whenever you’re not actively looking for ridesharing partners.

## Rankings

- #1,472,514 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.BIND_TELECOM_CONNECTION_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.RECORD_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.permission.external_app_settings.USE_COMPONENT`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.rideshark.gopherrideshare.permission.PushHandlerActivity`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`
- `oppo.permission.OPPO_COMPONENT_SAFE`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.rideshark.gopherrideshare)