Category: The Buzz

Our Right to Self Reliance – 22 February

….The next very cool and very recent development, at least in the States, is Avego , an ambitious and varied start-up that connects carpoolers via an Iphone app. GPS, GNS, GIS, iPhone and web technologies are used to dynamically match a driver’s spare seats on a journey with a passenger’s request for transport. Drivers receive… Continue reading Our Right to Self Reliance – 22 February

Ferra.Ru – 28 January

…Avego…Закрывает второй десяток приложение Avego, призванное облегчить жизнь таксистам и пассажирам. Программа, используя навигационные возможности iPhone, автоматически найдет желающего прокатиться на такси, а потенциальный пассажир в свою очередь получит возможность найти ближайшего к нему таксиста. Клиент работает в тандеме со специализированным платным сервисом, но, увы, пока только в Западной Европе. ferraru

PSFK Hamburg – 23 January

Emtpy Seat Travelling Reconsidered….With the economy in decline and peak oil in the back of our minds, many of us are rethinking the way we travel….In December, The New York Times featured an elucidating article about iPhone applications (Avego Shared Transport and Carticipate) that aim to establish on-the-fly rideshares within a community….The idea of flexible… Continue reading PSFK Hamburg – 23 January

Avego, New Car Sharing Service (and iPhone App)

I wonder if there is something that the iPhone can’t do. That small tech wonder is mind blowingly awesome, i simply doubt it. Meet Avego, a new car sharing service and iPhone app all rolled into one. If you’re looking for a ride or have one to offer, look into Avego. A new service created… Continue reading Avego, New Car Sharing Service (and iPhone App)

Daily Candy LA – 8 January

….What to Do This Weekend – HITCH A Ride with Avego…Recently launched iPhone app connects like-destinationed drivers with extra room in their car with riders who could use a lift and don’t mind kicking in for gas (the program handles all that)

Hey That’s A Great Idea – 4 January

Realtime Ridesharing – Optimizing Existing Automotive Infrastructure….What if you could easily fill empty seats in cars on existing roadways? Avego is a good first step….