GoCarma

2.4
140 reviews
10K+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

Use GoCarma to get high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) toll discounts on Dallas-Fort Worth TEXpress Lanes during weekday peak periods (6:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.).

HOW IT WORKS

To qualify for a 50% toll discount, make sure that there are at least 2 people in the vehicle with the GoCarma app on their phone. The app will activate automatically and use GPS and Bluetooth to verify your HOV status, even when the app is closed.

TRAVEL WITH KIDS?

No problem, just send us a message. We'll send you an Occupant Pass that you can carry on board whenever you travel with kids in the car. This is a small and non-trackable Bluetooth tag that simply tells the GoCarma app that a 2nd person is in the vehicle.

WHERE IT WORKS

GoCarma is currently available in Dallas-Fort Worth only.

If you think your region would benefit from automated HOV toll discounts or rewards, please send us an email!

WE RESPECT YOUR PRIVACY

GoCarma only uses GPS data when you travel in a TEXpress Lane during weekday peak periods. The app does not save any location at any other locations, or at any other times. This data expires automatically after 60 days.

You can learn more about how GoCarma respects your privacy in the app's Privacy screen, or just send us a message and our team in Dallas will be happy to help.

OUR DALLAS-FORT WORTH COMMUNITY

Each weekday, GoCarma enables tens of thousands of daily commuters in Dallas-Fort Worth to save on tolls. And by choosing to travel together instead of driving alone, our GoCarma community is helping to reduce traffic, local air pollution, and CO2 emissions.
Updated on
Feb 15, 2024

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

2.4
138 reviews
Jennifer Foy
June 3, 2021
I think it's stupid that you must have a passenger add this app to their phone, especially when it's not someone you travel with often, in order to get the HOV discount. I miss just being able to log into an app, say that I'll be using the HOV during peak hours with a passenger, and it give me the discount. You shouldn't have to ask your friend, co-worker, classmate, etc to install this app that requires them to use their GPS like that, especially if you have paranoid people with you.
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Carma
June 4, 2021
Hi Jennifer. Prior to GoCarma, there were high HOV violation rates, with solo drivers claiming HOV. This increased traffic in TEXpress Lanes, causing tolls to increase for all. With GoCarma, HOV violations are reduced and discounts are applied only for HOVs. It should take just 2 minutes to sign up. We will email you to follow-up on your concerns.
Cameron D
May 13, 2022
Awful. Very complicated and cumbersome to set up and use. Setup is lengthy requiring toll tag, account, license numbers and other information. This app must be installed and set up for at least two people in the same vehicle to get the HOV discount. Traveling with children, the elderly, or passenger w/out the app = NO DISCOUNT. Rarely works when it is set up correctly. App requires location data & physical activity to always be enabled causing additional battery drain. Pop ups block buttons.
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Carma
May 16, 2022
We have many families who use GoCarma to get the discount. If you carpool with someone who doesn't have a smartphone, you can request an Occupant Pass that can be carried on board instead. The app only uses your location in TEXpress Lanes during peak periods, so has minimal battery impact. Please send us a message in the app so we can help further.
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 are always working on updates for the GoCarma app to improve the performance for you. This update includes various bug fixes and improvements.
Every weekday, GoCarma helps tens of thousands of commuters in Dallas-Fort Worth to qualify for HOV toll discounts. Have a question? Tap “Contact Us” in the app menu. Love the app? Please submit an app rating!