Futurefleet system provides inexpensive real-time services and ticketing to serve rapidly expanding passenger transport market APTA San Diego, Calif. (October 6, 2008) – Mapflow’s Avego division today announced Futurefleet, its comprehensive solution for maximizing efficiency for transit operators, including public buses, coaches, shuttles, and vanpools. Avego Futurefleet combines next-generation computing, such as the iPhone, Web… Continue reading Avego Breakthrough System Connects Transit Operators with Riders
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The Guardian – 4 October
….What’s green, economical and reduces congestion? The answer is cyber hitching….Avego.com is the latest site to emerge and looks set to be the most hi-tech. Their service, which is currently recruiting beta testers, allows drivers to use GPS-enabled Apple iPhones to register their location/destination and be matched with like-minded passengers, who can use any “common… Continue reading The Guardian – 4 October
Autoroadservice – 20 September
Many companies have offered ride-sharing sites on the Internet that help fill seats in people’s cars and conserve gas use and greenhouse gasses, however, Avego.com has the big advantage of being affiliated with iPhone….This downloadable application lets motorists create a social network of vehicles and passengers…Rather than riding in a car with a complete stranger,… Continue reading Autoroadservice – 20 September
Benton Crane – 19 September
…I just learned about a service called Avego. It’s the first business I’ve seen in awhile that flat-out excites me. Take a look at their introduction video. I think they will succeed in bringing commuters together… bentoncrane
Mapflow Announces Avego iPhone Application for Europe
Shared Transport System combines GPS and Mobile Technology to Unlock Millions of Wasted Seats DUBLIN, Ireland (Friday, 19 September 2008) – In conjunction with Cork City’s European Mobility Week event, Mapflow announced the upcoming availability for the Avego Shared Transport System in Europe this Friday afternoon. Mapflow’s Avego is being introduced as a new iPhone… Continue reading Mapflow Announces Avego iPhone Application for Europe
Thrillist – 15 September
….Avego’s a web/SMS/GPS-powered iPhone app that turns your car into a taxi and your cellie into its meter, setting you up to make 30¢ a mile (and $1 for the first) off those too cheap for cabs and too smart for MUNI. Launch the app out on the road, and Avego will rec potential passengers… Continue reading Thrillist – 15 September
The Mercury News – 15 September
DEMOfall Top 5 ideas….Avego. This service, which uses common cell phone and computer technologies to arrange ad-hoc carpools, is perfect for a time of high gas prices, environmental concerns and poor public transit options. Not only does the system promise to make carpooling easier, it also gives drivers a financial incentive to pick up passengers… Continue reading The Mercury News – 15 September
NetworkWorld – 14 September
A company called Mapflow showed off an iPhone application that could redefine commuting…Avego uses GPS and smartphones to match drivers who have empty seats with fellow travelers willing to pay for a ride. I’m entirely too antisocial for this kind of thing, but could see it catching on — especially when gas hits $5 or… Continue reading NetworkWorld – 14 September
Twin Cities Streets for People – 14 September
….a new real-time GIS and GPS-based service to link single occupancy vehicles with potential riders. The system, called Avego, will be piloted in UK and Ireland. From the firm’s website… twincities
profy – 13 September
…Startups Launched This Week…I thought it would be a good idea to present a short list of the startups that I personally feel like actually providing some real value – both for our real lives and online lives. Avego (DEMO) It is a questionable startup that I see becoming truly useful if it gains enough… Continue reading profy – 13 September