iSmashPhone – 22 December

Last time we checked, iPhones still lacked opposable thumbs — but if several apps and/or web services have their way, hitching a ride with someone through your handset will be easier, and a lot safer, than standing by that off ramp with YOUR thumb sticking out….Over in Ireland, Avego is prototyping a service that lets… Continue reading iSmashPhone – 22 December

The Times of India – 22 December

…Avego, based in Kinsale, Ireland, is demonstrating an iPhone application intended to let drivers and prospective passengers connect and share rides….Drivers must have an iPhone in order to use the service, but passengers don’t, they will be able to look for a ride on the Avego website or call or send a text message…Drivers and… Continue reading The Times of India – 22 December

SmartBrief Washington – 22 December

Avego uses iPhone to bring drivers, riders together….Through a new iPhone application, Kinsale, Ireland-based Avego is helping people who have similar driving routes find one another to carpool. Riders pay a 30-cent-per-mile fee, with 85% of that being offered as payment to the driver…. smartbrief

Joint Press Network Taiwan – 22 December

今後若想搭便車,可以不用在大馬路上忍受風吹日曬,只要連上iPhone的應用程式,輕輕鬆鬆就可找到「同路人」,送你一程。 在當前經濟不景氣、且凡事以節能減碳為最高指導原則的時代,搭便車可說是符合此一原則的精神。愛爾蘭Avego公司就此需求發展出一套iPhone的應用程式,讓有共乘需求的乘客找到可搭的便車。 udn.com

Avego shipping Worldwide!

Top country, by far, is United States, with about 70% of the downloads.  But a fair number of downloads as well, in order by units shipped from Japan (nearly 10%), France, Italy, Portugal, Germany, and our home country of Ireland (3%).  A smaller amount from Russia, Great Britain, Taiwan, Brazil… And a smattering of orders… Continue reading Avego shipping Worldwide!

The Gadsden Times – 21 December

Avego…is demonstrating an iPhone application…drivers who want to offer rides will first download the app, then record their preferred route….The system stores the route, adding it to its menu of paths and pick-up points and offering them automatically to interested riders….Avego will charge 30 cents a mile…with 85 percent going to the driver to recover… Continue reading The Gadsden Times – 21 December

Herald Tribune – 21 December

…Avego, based in Kinsale, Ireland (www.avego.com), is demonstrating an iPhone application intended to let drivers and prospective passengers connect and share rides….Drivers must have an iPhone to use the service, but if passengers do not they will be able to look for a ride on the Avego Web site…It will take a while to establish… Continue reading Herald Tribune – 21 December

New York Times – 21 December

Soon you may no longer need to stick out your thumb to catch a ride. Instead, you may get one by tapping your fingers on your iPhone. Systems like Avego’s might work for people who don’t want to commit to a daily carpool… Ms. Heinrich particularly likes Avego’s combination of text messages and colorful mapping. “I would love… Continue reading New York Times – 21 December