About uCallShotgun
uCallShotgun is a Canadian cost-sharing carpool and rideshare platform connecting drivers and passengers travelling in the same direction.
Built on the philosophy that software should be as simple as possible without losing essential functionality, uCallShotgun removes bloated sign-up funnels, middleman commissions, and intrusive tracking. We provide pure, direct utility for everyday Canadian journeys.
Core Principles
⛽Genuine Cost-Sharing
uCallShotgun is not a taxi or commercial carrier service. Drivers already travelling between cities offer their empty seats to offset actual fuel and toll costs. The platform never takes a cut of your ride, keeping transportation accessible and compliant with Canadian personal vehicle insurance regulations.
📱No App Download Required
Zero app store downloads, zero account passwords to remember. Passengers book seats with their phone number in seconds. Once the driver confirms the ride, contact phone numbers are exchanged directly to coordinate departure specifics.
🔒Privacy & Anti-Discrimination
We purposefully refuse to host profile photos, social galleries, or racial/ethnic filtering mechanisms. Travel is matched strictly by destination, timing, and spoken languages, protecting community members from bias while safeguarding personal data.
🤖AI & Open Retrieval Friendly
Through standard Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and clear machine-readable routes, uCallShotgun integrates cleanly with modern AI assistants (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity) so users can discover community carpools naturally.
The Shotgun Everyday Co-pilot Suite
In addition to intercity carpooling, Shotgun provides a collection of zero-install, privacy-first micro-tools designed to assist with everyday Canadian living: