Why don’t we carpool to Montana conferences?

One of our biggest frustrations is that Montana holds hundreds of conferences each year which means a lot of people driving long distances.   So many do this alone.  We have asked repeatedly for event organizers to include a way for people to car pool either driving or riding.  It would not only be a significant ecological benefit but also give people more time to get to know others attending the same conference. 

Have you heard anyone recommend a specific carpool/rideshare element that we could promote for conference organizers?   We think it could be a great addition to every conference announcement.  Please either add you recommendation in the comments section or send an email to [email protected]. 

• Let’s Carpool
  • • Best for: Private events, weddings, team games, and closed groups.
    • Key Features: Lets you pick your specific crew so you never ride with random strangers, integrating directly with chat groups like WhatsApp.
    • Cost: Free to use. [1]

• GoKid Carpool Organizer
  • • Best for: Youth sports, tournaments, and school/group logistics.
    • Key Features: Route optimization, automated parent driving reminders, GPS tracking, and calendar sync with TeamSnap or SportsEngine [6.8].
    • Cost: Free basic tier; paid upgrade for advanced family features. [1, 2]

• Carpoolio
  • • Best for: Recurring practices, events, and group carpool sheets.
    • Key Features: AI schedule generator, calendar sync with Apple/Google Calendar, and plain-English text updates via Otto AI.
    • Cost: Free basic tier; Full Send plan available at $2.92/month (billed annually). [1, 2]

• Covo Carpool
  • Best for: Discovering or creating local event carpools.
  • Key Features: One-click schedule management, in-app group chat, and instant push notifications.
  • Cost: Free. [1]