About Destination5

Why this exists

Islamabad has a commute problem that public transport does not solve. Hundreds of thousands of cars move between the same sectors every morning and return every evening. Most of them carry one person. The fuel cost falls entirely on that one person.

Destination5 exists because this is a coordination problem, not a technology problem. The person sitting in traffic next to you might work in the same building. You just have no way of finding each other.

WhatsApp groups exist

WhatsApp groups for carpooling/van services exist in Islamabad. Alot of people use them to coordinate rides but most commuters never find these groups. The process is informal and there is no official verification; the biggest local concern.

Additionally, the route requests have no proper management on the user side i.e. they are done manually. You have to rely on timing and chance.

If the WhatsApp - and Facebook - groups work better for you, then let them be your choice. Destination5 is not here to replace them but to provide a structured, anonymized and dignified way to find a match that works for everyone.

How it works

You tell us where you start and where you go. We look for someone on the same route. When we find a match, we tell both of you. Before any contact information is shared, both sides verify their identity. Women can choose to only be matched with other women.

There is no fare. There is no driver. Two people share a route and split the fuel. Both benefit equally.

What this is not

This is not a ride-hailing service. There is no company taking a cut. There is no surge pricing. There is no driver rating. Destination5 is a matching board for daily commuters who want to share the cost of a route they already drive.

About me

I am Huzaifa, and you can guess where I live. If you ever want to reach out to me, you can find my contact details on i-zaifa.me .

This platform is non-commercial. There is no subscription, no premium tier, and no investor. If that ever changes, you will know before it happens.