School run delays spark Dubai teenager to setup community carpool service
More than 1,000 people have signed up to a free community carpool service developed by a Dubai teenager who wanted to speed up his brother’s journey to school and cut rush-hour traffic. In between studying for exams, Anvith Yalamanchili, a 17-year-old IB student at Dwight Global, has dipped his toe into the world of traffic management. After his brother's commute to school in Dubai Sports City…
A Dubai teenager, Anvith Yalamanchili, has created a free community carpool service to reduce traffic congestion during school drop-off times. The 17-year-old IB student at Dwight Global noticed the increase in cars on the road after three new schools opened in his area, causing longer commute times for his brother. To address this issue, Anvith launched Community Carpool, a platform where users can sign up and find suitable carpool matches based on their locations and preferences.
The service, which has 1,000 users, utilizes the Haversine formula to determine the shortest distance between individuals. This algorithm helps match users based on their radius and preferences, making the carpooling process more efficient. Anvith's website has been a success since its inception, and he plans to expand the service beyond Dubai, potentially to other regions facing similar traffic challenges.
The popularity of carpooling in the UAE is on the rise, with several ride-hailing apps now offering school transport options. Dubai Roads and Transport Authority has also endorsed four app-based school transport solutions for the 2026 school year. Established ride-hailing apps like Careem, Uber School, Bolt School, and Yango School Rides are now providing carpooling services for children, with some even offering additional security measures, such as real-time tracking and driver vetting.
While carpooling services like Anvith's and the newly launched school transport options aim to ease traffic congestion and reduce the number of cars on the road, they also offer convenience for parents and children alike. By consolidating multiple pickups and drop-offs into a single carpool, these services help shorten waiting times and alleviate the stress of school mornings for everyone involved.
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