Frequently Asked Questions

Sûr is a peer-to-peer rideshare network structured as a 501(c)(7) non-profit social club. Unlike traditional rideshare corporations that take a 30-50% cut of every fare, Sûr simply connects riders directly with drivers for a flat $1.20 network fee. This means riders pay less, and drivers earn significantly more.

By structuring as a 501(c)(7) private mutual aid cooperative, we bypass the need to generate corporate profits. The network exists solely for the benefit and economic enrichment of its members. When you use Sûr, you aren't a customer or an independent contractor - you are a member of a private club sharing costs and resources.

Currently, our network is strictly limited to Pennsylvania, operating outside of Philadelphia. Our primary launch focus and highest driver density is in the Allegheny County / Greater Pittsburgh area. We will expand to other regions as our membership base grows.

While Sûr has its own app for riders and drivers, it is structured to be as simple to use as possible.

Riders simply input pickup and dropoff locations, ride tier and offered price. Drivers simply wait for pings, prioritized according to criteria of their choosing.

When you look at an Uber/Lyft fare, that price includes a massive corporate markup. Typically you can offer a Sûr driver 80-85% of that fare while still making the ride more profitable for the driver.

Just keep the Sûr app running in the background and wait for a ride offer to come your way. Hit "Accept" and you're on your way to earning much more than Uber/Lyft!

Traditional credit card processors charge high fees and take days to settle. By using the Solana blockchain and USDC (a stablecoin perfectly pegged to the US Dollar), Sûr achieves three things:

1. Instant Payouts: The second a ride ends, funds are cryptographically deposited into the driver's wallet. Solana blockchain transactions typically clear in seconds.
2. Guaranteed Funds: Sûr holds the fare in escrow during the ride, guaranteeing funds will be available at the conclusion of the ride.
3. Immutable Trust: Every transaction is securely ledgered on the blockchain, ensuring total transparency.

Not at all. We use embedded wallet technology. When you sign up using your email, a secure Solana wallet is automatically generated for you in the background. You can instantly transfer and exchange USDC and US Dollars for free using our built-in CoinBase connection. Or you can just fund your account with a standard credit/debit card (for riders) or withdraw your earnings directly to your bank (for drivers). It feels exactly like using a normal app.

Yes. USDC is one of the most regulated and audited stablecoins in the world, backed 1:1 by real US Dollars and short-term US Treasuries. Our smart contracts use an "Escrow" system: when a ride is accepted, the rider's funds are locked in escrow. They are only released to the driver when the drop-off is cryptographically confirmed, protecting both parties from fraud.