Mishwaro: Palestinian intercity carpooling — verified drivers, fair

Hi Product Hunt! 👋 I built Mishwaro because Palestinians have been without a reliable intercity transport app since Careem left in 2017. The gap that remained: informal WhatsApp groups, unverified strangers, and zero price transparency. We chose the BlaBlaCar model — cost-sharing carpooling, not a taxi service — both because it fits Palestinian law better and because it's genuinely more affordable for daily commuters. A driver going Ramallah → Nablus every day can cover their fuel cost by sharing 2-3 seats at ₪30/seat. A passenger saves 70% vs a private taxi. The hardest part wasn't the tech. It was building trust in a market where people are used to calling a cousin's friend for rides. Our driver verification system (license + insurance + registration + 2 selfies, reviewed by humans) was the answer. What I'd love feedback on: — How do you build trust in a market where informal networks are deeply embedded? — What features would make you feel safe enough to ride with a stranger daily? Happy to answer anything about building for emerging markets or the Palestinian tech ecosystem 🇵🇸