Bóthar

Irish for “road”

Dependable when transit isn’t.

Where buses won’t go, we will.

Community-first lift-sharing for rural Ireland — connect drivers and passengers on the same route, reduce solo journeys, and earn on-chain reputation on Solana for reliable, safer rides.

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70%

of drivers travel solo in Ireland

How many of them are travelling in the same direction at the same time? Even a small overlap creates huge opportunity to reduce solo trips, costs and emissions.

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On-chain reputation — Earn trust on Solana

Build a public, verifiable reputation for reliable, safer rides. After each completed trip both passengers and drivers can give feedback; positive ratings mint lightweight reputation badges on Solana. These badges are fast, low-cost to update, and help you get matched more often.

Fast, low-cost updates on Solana.
Privacy-first: only minimal trust signals are stored on-chain.
Earn rewards and priority matching as your reputation grows.

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Safety first

Safety is central to Bóthar. We design the service so people feel comfortable sharing journeys — especially in rural areas where transport options are limited.

Verified driversShort bio, reputation badges and optional licence checks help passengers make informed choices.
Share trip detailsOptional in-trip location sharing with a trusted contact gives extra reassurance for both riders and drivers.
Get paid in escrow — secure payments and rewardsFares are held in on-chain escrow until trips complete, protecting passengers and drivers.
Masked contactContact details are only exchanged after a booking is confirmed to prevent unwanted contact beforehand.

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Why Bóthar

Ireland’s rural commuters face unreliable public transport, long, stressful drives, and safety risks from impaired driving. Bóthar reduces solo driving by matching drivers and passengers on shared routes. Drivers are rewarded and build on-chain reputation, while passengers gain safer, more reliable options.

Lack of reliable transport also affects personal safety — many women in rural areas report feeling unsafe travelling alone because there are no dependable options. Bóthar aims to expand safe, community-driven alternatives by connecting people on the same route and surfacing trusted, reputation-backed drivers.

Public transport is sparse in many rural areas

Many communities have infrequent buses and limited train routes — making car-sharing a practical necessity.

Bus servicesInfrequent

Train routesLimited

Lower commuting costs and less congestion for rural communities.
Reward good driving behaviour with on-chain reputation on Solana.
Community-first: privacy-respecting, not commercial taxi service.
No ride-hail services (like Uber) are available in many rural areas — Bóthar connects drivers and passengers directly.

Why Bóthar

Public transport is sparse in many rural areas

Many communities have infrequent buses and limited train routes — making car-sharing a practical necessity.

Bus servicesInfrequent

Train routesLimited

Lower commuting costs and less congestion for rural communities.

Reward good driving behaviour with on-chain reputation on Solana.

Community-first: privacy-respecting, not commercial taxi service.

No ride-hail services (like Uber) are available in many rural areas — Bóthar connects drivers and passengers directly.