What’s the best way to get from A to B? Carpooling is an awesome way to get to work, but sometimes public transit is the way to go, or cycling, or walking. There are many ways we can get to where we want, when we want, without adding more cars to our roads. But often… Continue reading Riding Together
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Big Ideas, Big Money
They say money can’t buy you love. True, but sometimes it can buy you a solution. There are a lot of very smart, very talented people out there, but there are even more ideas begging to be realised, all crying out for the best talent to make them real. Sometimes there needs be be a… Continue reading Big Ideas, Big Money
Ice Cream, Carpooling, & An Orange Tesla Coming to Congress Ave.
Summer in Austin means two things: high temperatures & awesome road trips [on crowded highways]. Luckily, we’ve got your answer to both of these! This Wednesday, July 9th, Carma will take to the streets of Austin, TX with an ice cream cart and our bright orange Tesla! Wednesday, July 9th | 11:00 AM – 2:00… Continue reading Ice Cream, Carpooling, & An Orange Tesla Coming to Congress Ave.
Joining and Growing Carma in Austin
You mean I get to tell my fellow Austinites about a new app that will solve their commuting woes, be a part of a more environmentally-conscious world, and drive a bright orange Tesla Model S around town?! This is the marketing dream job that I have been working towards. My name is Russ, and joining… Continue reading Joining and Growing Carma in Austin
Carma Brings Benefits to Austin’s New Manor Expressway
Due to the success of Carma’s program in Northwest Austin, we are bringing the toll benefits program to carpoolers on the newly opened Manor Expressway! The 6.2 mile toll road will help triple the current capacity of US 290 East, getting East Travis County residents into central Austin faster and more reliably. Plus those who carpool can save up to 100% of… Continue reading Carma Brings Benefits to Austin’s New Manor Expressway
One small step…
[line] As a young, innovative, agile company, we have little milestones everyday, little goals to work towards and keep us focused. Whether it’s a few more downloads or a small update to our app, it’s nice to know we are making progress. Usually, we don’t make a huge fuss – maybe allowing ourselves a little… Continue reading One small step…
Making Trees out of Carma
Cork, Ireland – April 22nd 2014. Carma Carpooling has teamed up with the Earth Day Network to mark this week’s event. For every Carma trip made during the entire week, the Irish-based social technology pioneer will plant a tree to support The Earth Day Networks Canopy Project. First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day is celebrated in… Continue reading Making Trees out of Carma
As Green as Greg? Part 2
…ahh, it’s finally Earth Day! I love starting work on a Tuesday – I’m feeling pretty relaxed after a long weekend, I stroll into the office on a clear Irish morning, looking forward to spinning my chair a little more. Plus it’s Earth Day, and after our plan to plant loads of trees, I reckon… Continue reading As Green as Greg? Part 2
As Green as Greg? Part 1
This week is a big week here at Carma. No I’m not talking Easter, although I’d love some chocolate eggs, I’m talking about Earth Day. While we try to live a greener life throughout the year, Earth Day on April 22nd is a day for putting in a real big push towards shrinking our carbon… Continue reading As Green as Greg? Part 1
Green Inspiration
UPDATE: Monday April 29 – Carma raised $272 to donate to EcoRise, which will go towards programs that improve sustainability education in local schools. We are thrilled to be able to support EcoRise on behalf of our members during Earth Week. Thanks to all who participated! Happy Earth Week, Carmapoolers! While you’re running around this… Continue reading Green Inspiration