Credit-based Peer-to-Peer Ride Sharing using Smart Contracts

Abstract

Existing ride sharing services are monetary-based and are managed by centralized service providers. In this paper, we propose a decentralized non-monetary ride-sharing platform in which users interact directly with each other. Fairness is ensured through the use of credits so that a user not only enjoys rides but also offers to drive from time to time. The application is developed on the Ethereum blockchain and is designed to provide transparency and verifiability in its operations.