Some people are obsessed – like real crazy obsessed, “lock them up and run away” kinda obsessed. The crazy cat lady with 723 cats and no sense of smell, the model railway ‘enthusiast’ with more miles of track than Amtrak, the movie fan that can only communicate using film quotes. Sometimes though, people go a… Continue reading Obsession, by Carma
Tag: ridesharing
Knockin’ it out of the park!
Faster, better, cheaper – pick two! I don’t know who said it, but it’s an adage that holds true for many things. So which do you pick? A faster, cheaper, or better commute? As more and more cars pile on our roads, our commute gets slower and slower. We spend more and more of our… Continue reading Knockin’ it out of the park!
What’s app-ening at Carma?
At Carma, not only do we build apps, but like most young(-ish) technophiles we use apps as well. So what’s popular at Carma HQ? To find out, we sent a call out for everyone – developer, HR, admin, marketing – “what is your favourite app?” We got a huge response. Some apps came up again… Continue reading What’s app-ening at Carma?
Riding Together
What’s the best way to get from A to B? Carpooling is an awesome way to get to work, but sometimes public transit is the way to go, or cycling, or walking. There are many ways we can get to where we want, when we want, without adding more cars to our roads. But often… Continue reading Riding Together
Wasted Time
Rush hour traffic can be pretty bad. Every morning and evening wasting precious time that could be better spent elsewhere. But how much time do we really waste? We could all do with a little extra time. How often have you wanted to do something – read a book maybe or exercise more – but… Continue reading Wasted Time
As Green as Greg? Part 2
…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
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?
Olympic Ridesharing
Ridesharing would have saved the London Olympic organizers a lot of grief, and everybody a lot of money. Usain Bolt travels more than thrice the speed the average car does in London, and yet there are still empty seats clogging up the special fast track traffic lanes all across the city. In their defence you… Continue reading Olympic Ridesharing
Avego Shared Transport 2.0 Released
A major upgrade of Avego’s award-winning iPhone application is now available on the iTunes App Store. With version 2.0, the application has been redesigned to provide both drivers and riders with a greatly improved user experience. For drivers, there are many changes that make it easier than ever to offer unused seats to other people… Continue reading Avego Shared Transport 2.0 Released
The True Cost of Driving Alone
AAA publish 2010 report on annual driving costs in the U.S. Driving alone is costly, both for the planet and for your pocket. However, it’s often very easy to forget all the annual costs associated with driving your car. Fortunately, AAA releases an annual report on average driving costs, which make it easier for us… Continue reading The True Cost of Driving Alone