We've all been there. You agree to meet "in the middle," but one person has a simple 20-minute metro ride while the other has to deal with a 45-minute journey involving two transfers and a bus. That's not fair. In a city as complex as Paris, the geographically central point is rarely the most equitable one.

At midway@, we believe a truly fair meetup is one where everyone travels for a roughly equal amount of time. This is the core principle of "fair travel time," and it's the secret to happier, more harmonious hangouts.

1. It's About Time, Not Distance

The most important shift is to stop thinking about kilometers and start thinking about minutes. The Paris transport network is not a simple grid. A direct metro line can cover a huge distance in a short time, while a short distance that requires multiple transfers can take forever. A fair meetup minimizes the travel time for everyone.

2. It Accounts for the Whole Journey

A fair travel time calculation doesn't just look at the train ride. It includes the "last mile" – the walk to the metro station, the time spent waiting on the platform, the walk from the destination station to the actual café or park. All these little minutes add up.

3. It's Different for Everyone

The perfect midway point for two people might be completely different for a group of four. A fair solution has to take everyone's starting point into account to find the optimal center of gravity for the entire group. It's a complex calculation that's almost impossible to do in your head.

The Easy Way to Be Fair

You don't need a spreadsheet and a transport map to plan a fair meetup. The midway@ app does all the complex calculations for you. Just enter everyone's starting address, and we'll find you the perfect spot based on true travel time. It's the smartest, fairest, and kindest way to plan.

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