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Appointment Rides

On time for what matters,

— every time.

The job interview, the court date, the salon chair you booked weeks ago, the class across town — appointments you simply can’t be late to. A vetted local driver, booked in advance, is there to get you there on time — and can wait or come back when you’re done — for a fare agreed up front. No surge when the clock’s ticking, no last-minute cancel, no meter anxiety. You pick your driver by name, rating, and reviews, and rebook the reliable one for every appointment.

Book an appointment ride Why it’s better

⏰ on time, booked ahead 💵 fare up front, no surge ⌛ wait or come back

Why appointment rides are better here

Three things a rideshare app won’t do

Gopher isn’t a rideshare app that surges or cancels right when you can’t be late. It’s a local marketplace built on three simple rules.

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Hassle free & haggle free

Make an offer up front or ask for instant bids. Either way you’ll experience the easiest way to find a great driver ever — a single can’t-miss appointment or a standing weekly booking.

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Paid directly

Your driver is paid directly and keeps 100% of the fare — 0% commission. The fare is agreed up front, with no surge when you’re in a hurry.

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Booked to done

The driver you pick is there on time, waits or returns if you need, and can be the same reliable face you rebook for every appointment.

What changes for you

Appointment rides with Gopher vs. a rideshare app

Same appointment, very different morning. Here’s what changes when a driver you booked is committed to your time instead of an app that might surge or ghost.

What changes

Rideshare Apps

The Gopher Way

⏰On time

×A driver who might cancel or run late — right when you can’t be.

✓A driver booked and committed to get you there on time.

💵What you pay

×Surge pricing right when you have somewhere to be.

✓A fare agreed up front — no surge when the clock’s ticking.

⌛Wait or return

×Gone the moment you arrive — you re-request after.

✓Ask your driver to wait or come back for you when you’re done.

😌No stress

×Meter anxiety and “will it even show?” while you’re trying to prep.

✓Locked in, so you arrive calm and on time — no guessing.

💸The cut

×A big slice of the fare taken from the driver.

✓Your driver keeps 100% of the fare — you just pay a small app fee.

🤝The driver

×A rotating stranger every time.

✓A vetted local you can rebook for every appointment.

No surprises

What you actually pay

Everything’s agreed before you ride. No surge, no last-minute hike, nothing padded:

🚗Your fare — agreed up frontBooked for your appointment. No surge when the clock’s ticking.

you decide

💸No commission on the fareRideshare apps take a big cut. Gopher keeps none of your driver’s fare.

📱A small Gopher feeThe only thing Gopher keeps to run the app

a few $

New to your area? We recommend securing your Gopher first, then booking the ride. Gopher isn’t a fulfillment service, so if there aren’t many drivers near you just yet, we won’t leave you hanging — and rest assured, we’ll be there soon.

How it works

From booked to there on time

Tell us the appointment

Where, when, and whether you need a wait or a ride back.

Name your fare

Agree it up front. Your driver keeps 100% of it.

Pick your driver

Nearby drivers are alerted. Choose by rating, or rebook your regular.

There, on time

A vetted local has you there with time to spare — calm, no surge, no stress.

Can’t-miss appointment? Gopher it.

Get there on time with a vetted driver you booked — who can wait or come back — for a fare agreed up front, with no surge and no last-minute cancel.

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