…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
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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
How many cars do you own?
America has long been known for its love affair with the car, but when it comes to car ownership rates, the U.S. sits in 3rd place. The average American owns 0.797 of a car, or 797 cars per 1000 people. Any guesses as to which nations’ love of the motor vehicle outstrips even that of… Continue reading How many cars do you own?
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
The People That You Meet
10 years ago this month I was sitting in the back of a Syrian truck driver’s cab eating Felafel cruising through the Syrian desert. 5 years ago I was on the back of a moped, holding on for dear life to a member of the Black Hmong mountain tribe as we weaved through the mountain… Continue reading The People That You Meet
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
Carma Kayaking
One of the great things the Carma carpooling app allows is for a driver to recover some of their motoring costs. This may sound a little vague, so what does this actually mean for the driver? In my case, I usually earn about $3.30 from each rider each way on my 16.5 mile commute. So… Continue reading Carma Kayaking
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
What Makes People Carpool?
I recently thought it would be cool to see a Venn Diagram which visualizes the various benefits of carpooling. As you can see above, I went for ‘affordability’, ‘speed’ and ‘flexibility’ as the three main motivators. I then sent it to everyone here at Team Carma asking for their feedback. I got a lot more than I… Continue reading What Makes People Carpool?