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
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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)
First reactions to Avego iPhone application
Just before Christmas, Avego’s iPhone client began to ship.
And already, we’ve had people using the product in over 30 countries worldwide.
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….
Nearly A Nerd – 30 December
“Avego Shared Transport (TM) is a new and exciting shared transport solution….
Energy Bulletin – 26 December
….Ride-sharing ideas like Avego have been around for a while (for example, the “Smart Jitney” idea of Pat Murphy of Community Solutions). However, this is a unified system from an entrepeneur with previous successes…From a peak oil perspective, ride-sharing could be an important strategy in dealing with sudden oil shortages… energybulletin
The Mobile City – 23 December
Mobile media ‘optimizing’ physical mobility….Increasingly, is seems mobile media are being deployed to optimize spatial mobility too. This fits perfectly in the current trend of producers and operators moving towards ‘location-based services’. Just a few examples upon which I stumbled in the last days….the New York Times has an article….new services for the iPhone that… Continue reading The Mobile City – 23 December
Portable Media Connection – 23 December
….Gone are those days when you have to put out and show your thumb to catch a ride. In today’s era of mobile technology, all you need to catch a ride is an Apple iPhone. Unbelievable but true. Avego, an Ireland based company, has launched a new service which simplifies the task of identifying available… Continue reading Portable Media Connection – 23 December
Cult of Mac – 23 December
Is there any social dynamic the iPhone cannot be leveraged to transform somehow?….Avego Shared Transport hopes will one day expand the public transit system….This free iPhone app has the potential to dramatically reduce wasted seat capacity in cars, reduce the costs of commuting and expand commuting options for riders and drivers alike. This is definitely… Continue reading Cult of Mac – 23 December