GoCarma

4.5
294 reviews
10K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Rewards for Not Driving Alone.

GoCarma verifies eligible commute activity automatically and helps you qualify for local transportation programs.

Carpool. Transit. Telework. Walk. Bike.

Trips are detected and verified in the background — no hardware required. Once confirmed, eligible trips appear clearly in the app.

How it works:

• Sign up and allow some app permissions
• Commute as you normally do
• Eligible trips are verified automatically
• Review confirmed trips in the app

GoCarma powers programs designed to reduce congestion and reward smarter commuting.

Dallas–Fort Worth, TX:
More than 3.5 million HOV discounts have been verified across North Texas. Over 100,000 commuters use GoCarma to qualify for 50% HOV toll discounts on TEXpress Lanes during peak periods.

San Bernardino County, CA:
Supporting SBCTA’s commuter VMT mitigation program. Eligible commuters earn incentives when they avoid driving alone.

Location With Purpose:
GoCarma uses location only to verify eligible trips. Permissions can be managed anytime in the in-app Privacy Center.

Eligibility and benefits vary by region.
Updated on
Apr 04, 2026

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region, and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
No data shared with third parties
Learn more about how developers declare sharing
This app may collect these data types
Location, Personal info and 2 others
Data is encrypted in transit
You can request that data be deleted

Ratings and reviews

4.5
292 reviews
Chanel Walker
Apr 04, 2026
Dallas needs to come up with a new method for HOV discounts because this is not it!! I have tried this on 4 separate occasions, both with 2 smartphones and today with the occupant pass. All 4x I was charged full price. There is no way to see the status of the vehicle to know if it is reading all devices in the car. There's just an unhelpful blue bar that says you set it up correctly. To top it off, not only do I get charged full price but this also drains your battery. Just Trash!
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Carma
June 3, 2025
Hi Chanel. I can see that you qualified for the 50% HOV discount for 3 of your 4 TEXpress Lane transactions. If you were charged the full rate by NTTA, please ensure your NTTA account balance is positive, as this is required. Also, please note that there is an orange button on the home screen, which enables you to check your vehicle's HOV status.
A Google user
February 13, 2020
Great when it works as advertised. The problem is that sometimes the app (or device?) doesn't always automatically recognize that two people are in the vehicle. Our phones have the app activated, bluetooth enabled, and correct permissions set. Per the documentation, the app shouldn't need to be checked each time we get in the car. But sometimes it has status of "not in car" for one or the other of us, meaning it needs to be manually set by clicking on the app WHILE DRIVING!
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Carma
February 15, 2020
Hi Howard, Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that the "Not In Car" message displays for you sometimes. It sounds like maybe your GoCarma Pass has a weak Bluetooth signal. This is something we can resolve for you if you send us a message in the GoCarma app. Thank you for your patience and for the review.
A Google user
January 23, 2020
THIS IS A PLOY TO KEEP YOU FROM COLLECTING DISCOUNTS!!!! Another joke app to keep you from using discounts. From first glance, setup is a hassle. Must be in the vehicle to setup, I have 3 cars. So this will take some extended setup time. Have not even got to the "required separate bluetooth devices". In my case, I have 3 cars driving kids to dance, hockey, baseball, soccer or what have you. Will rarely have multiple smartphones in the car. At least with the last app I could schedule in advance.
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Carma
January 23, 2020
Hi Rob. It should just take a couple of minutes setup time per vehicle. The benefit is you won't have to remember to set HOV status in future. It's also no problem to use GoCarma when you travel with kids. Please chat with us in the app or read more here: https://support.gocarma.com/en/articles/3195127-what-if-someone-doesn-t-have-a-smartphone

What’s new

We’re continuing to improve your experience with performance enhancements and behind-the-scenes updates.

What’s new:

- Added support for upcoming transportation programs and pilot initiatives
- Improved trip tracking reliability and overall app performance
- General bug fixes and stability improvements

App support

About the developer
Carma Technology Corporation
600 Congress Ave Fl 14 Austin, TX 78701 United States
+1 415-231-6144