iconowatch – 7 November

The efficiency and eco-friendliness of carpooling combined with the spontaneity of hitchhiking — what’s not to love?..

Apple and Mii – 7 October

Mapflow’s Avego division today announced Futurefleet, its comprehensive solution for maximizing efficiency for transit operators….Avego Futurefleet combines next-generation computing, such as the iPhone, Web 2.0, SMS, RTPI and on-line ticketing systems, into a remarkably low cost end-to-end solution, making it easier… appleandmii

Avego Breakthrough System Connects Transit Operators with Riders

Futurefleet system provides inexpensive real-time services and ticketing to serve rapidly expanding passenger transport market APTA San Diego, Calif. (October 6, 2008) – Mapflow’s Avego division today announced Futurefleet, its comprehensive solution for maximizing efficiency for transit operators, including public buses, coaches, shuttles, and vanpools. Avego Futurefleet combines next-generation computing, such as the iPhone, Web… Continue reading Avego Breakthrough System Connects Transit Operators with Riders

The Guardian – 4 October

….What’s green, economical and reduces congestion? The answer is cyber hitching….Avego.com is the latest site to emerge and looks set to be the most hi-tech. Their service, which is currently recruiting beta testers, allows drivers to use GPS-enabled Apple iPhones to register their location/destination and be matched with like-minded passengers, who can use any “common… Continue reading The Guardian – 4 October

Autoroadservice – 20 September

Many companies have offered ride-sharing sites on the Internet that help fill seats in people’s cars and conserve gas use and greenhouse gasses, however, Avego.com has the big advantage of being affiliated with iPhone….This downloadable application lets motorists create a social network of vehicles and passengers…Rather than riding in a car with a complete stranger,… Continue reading Autoroadservice – 20 September

Benton Crane – 19 September

…I just learned about a service called Avego. It’s the first business I’ve seen in awhile that flat-out excites me. Take a look at their introduction video. I think they will succeed in bringing commuters together… bentoncrane

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Mapflow Announces Avego iPhone Application for Europe

Shared Transport System combines GPS and Mobile Technology to Unlock Millions of Wasted Seats DUBLIN, Ireland (Friday, 19 September 2008) – In conjunction with Cork City’s European Mobility Week event, Mapflow announced the upcoming availability for the Avego Shared Transport System in Europe this Friday afternoon. Mapflow’s Avego is being introduced as a new iPhone… Continue reading Mapflow Announces Avego iPhone Application for Europe

Thrillist – 15 September

….Avego’s a web/SMS/GPS-powered iPhone app that turns your car into a taxi and your cellie into its meter, setting you up to make 30¢ a mile (and $1 for the first) off those too cheap for cabs and too smart for MUNI. Launch the app out on the road, and Avego will rec potential passengers… Continue reading Thrillist – 15 September