Category: In The News

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

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

Ladies & Gentlemen, Take a Seat

We are all guilty, at one stage or another, of putting things on the long finger that we really should do today. It could be anything from mowing the lawn to writing an email to a friend. Organising a carpool can sometimes be the type of activity that might fall into this non-commital category of “I… Continue reading Ladies & Gentlemen, Take a Seat

Austin: Stop Driving, Start Riding!

Austin and its contemporary inhabitants have long been known for their active participation in shaping the ever-changing culture and dynamic of the city. From our slogans of “Keep Austin Weird” to “The Live Capital Music of the World”, every Austinite prides itself on being part of this empowering trend; not only actively contributing but also… Continue reading Austin: Stop Driving, Start Riding!

Carma Carpooling Launches in Austin

City’s transportation future placed in the hands of residents AUSTIN, TX – February 25th, 2014 – Austinites now have a new way to get around town thanks to Carma Carpooling, the breakthrough real-time smartphone app that launched in Austin as part of a pilot project with the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority. Carma matches drivers and riders as… Continue reading Carma Carpooling Launches in Austin

Going Native: The Implications of Mobile Technology Choices

Choosing a technology platform is a critical, and often difficult, choice for many startups. It’s something that we’ve been faced with at Carma recently, and we’re in the midst of a complete overhaul of our apps as a result. The good news is that you won’t need to wait too long to see our new… Continue reading Going Native: The Implications of Mobile Technology Choices

Bergen Christmas Challenge Smashed

For our December campaign in Bergen, we set the local Carmapooling community a challenge: complete 500 trips within 5 weeks and we would give a €500 gift to the Children’s section of Haukeland Hosptial. The good news is, they didn’t need five weeks to reach the goal – they smashed it in style after just four… Continue reading Bergen Christmas Challenge Smashed