They say every cloud has a silver lining – last month’s bus strike in Ireland was no different. An industrial action at Bus Éireann meant that tens of thousands of commuters across Ireland were left unable to get to work. Apart, that is, from those who used Avego. The situation was an ideal opportunity… Continue reading Stranded Irish Commuters Turn To Avego
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World First! Verified Carpoolers Rewarded with Low-Cost Parking
For the first time anywhere, commuters who are verified carpoolers are being rewarded with cheaper parking rates. By working with local parking facilities, Avego can automatically confirm which cars that have been used for ridesharing that day. The parking facility then allows the driver to park at a fraction of the normal cost. This is… Continue reading World First! Verified Carpoolers Rewarded with Low-Cost Parking
Lost For Words? Here Are The Top 5 Topics Of Conversation Taking Place In A Car Near You
The thought of sitting in a car with a stranger for a while can be a daunting prospect for some. I mean, what do you talk about? Well, it’s not that difficult in fact. Remember your last taxi ride? Did you sit there quietly not saying a word? Probably not. Humans are a communicative species,… Continue reading Lost For Words? Here Are The Top 5 Topics Of Conversation Taking Place In A Car Near You
Show Me The Money!
Avego isn’t just about reducing the number of cars on the road or offering a more affordable, sociable commute option to riders – Avego drivers can earn big compensation towards the costs of operating their cars! How does this work? Simple… Avego riders pay $1.00 for the first mile of a shared journey and then… Continue reading Show Me The Money!
A Newbie’s View Of Cork City Traffic
Let’s be honest about it, Cork city traffic is awful! I spent a couple of months in Cork commuting in from the Blarney area, and I also did plenty of runs through the city from north to south in rush-hour traffic. I also did a couple of runs back and forth along the Kinsale –… Continue reading A Newbie’s View Of Cork City Traffic
Driving Tips That Will Cut Your Fuel Bill
Want to find out how to save money on your fuel bill? Sure you do! Here we share some tips to ensure you get the most mileage for your money – literally!
Security? It’s Our Top Priority.
Security is incredibly important to everyone and we are no different. One of the biggest hurdles to ridesharing is the concept of getting into a car with a someone you don’t know. This can be a bit daunting the first time, so here’s a few of the steps we have taken to make you feel… Continue reading Security? It’s Our Top Priority.
Wild Marshes Or Manicured Lawns – Growing An Online Community
Avego’s James Shields shares some of his insightful and sometimes bizarre opinions and analysis of technology, life and everything in between. We have an amazingly successful RTR community in Bergen in Norway. The guy that created that community, Kristian (pictured below), is not an Avego… Continue reading Wild Marshes Or Manicured Lawns – Growing An Online Community
Growing California Community
Over 500 commuters sign up for Avego in just two weeks! Building a Real-Time Ridesharing community from zero is no easy task. Sure, most people think the idea is cool, new, innovative and would save time, but, when it comes to them actually having to open the door of their private wheeled sanctuary to another… Continue reading Growing California Community
Two Clicks to Rideshare with Avego’s New Favorites Feature
Get quick access to your ridesharing partners right from the home screen There are many different types of people who use Avego to rideshare, but they can all be broken down into two groups: 1) those who are searching for someone from the community to share a ride with and 2) those who have daily… Continue reading Two Clicks to Rideshare with Avego’s New Favorites Feature