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#LoveMyCommute
Carma is made up of a community of members with different lifestyles and reasons for carpooling. Austin members, to help show the rest of the city how carpooling benefits us all, we want to invite you to tell us your story.

 

Submit your best video, photo, song, or written entry that shows just how passionate you are about commuting with Carma. The top submission will receive a Dream Commute for a month! 

 

The prize includes:

  • Exclusive use of Carma’s Tesla Model S for 30 days
  • Brand new iPhone 6
  • A Coffee a Day ($150 gift card to Starbucks)
  • $100 in TxTag credit

 

Plus, 5 Runners-Up will receive a backpack of commuting goodies.

 

Submit your entry between now and March 10th at:
www.carmacarpool.com/love

 

We can’t wait to hear your stories and get the rest of Austin excited to try Carma. Cheers to loving your commute!

 

 

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Austin Now Hands-Free: Tips for Carma Users

The City of Austin is now a Hands-Free city, as of January 1st, 2015. This new “Hands Free” ordinance prohibits using all portable electronic devices while driving your car, and even while riding your bike. Luckily you can still use Carma during your morning and afternoon commute just the same! Carma was always designed to be… Continue reading Austin Now Hands-Free: Tips for Carma Users

Austin: Carpool for Mobility Week

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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

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!