We recently released version 1.0.5 of the Avego Shared Transport iPhone app. Version 1.0.5 provides a number of improvements to the user interface. For example, both the “Map” and “Info” screens have been updated to make them more user-friendly. Each stop along your route is now highlighted on the map view as you travel. You… Continue reading Version 1.0.5 Released
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Tips for Drivers
There are a number of things that you can do to ensure that you get the most out of AvegoTM Shared Transport as a driver: Use an in-car charger for your iPhone, otherwise your iPhone may run out of power mid-journey. Read our quick start guide for drivers to quickly learn how to record routes,… Continue reading Tips for Drivers
Avego Shared Transport Version 1.0.3 Released
We have just released an update to the AvegoTM Shared Transport iPhone app. Version 1.0.3 includes a number of usability improvements for both drivers and riders. Before you start using the iPhone app to share your vacant seats with others, you must first have recorded a route, with some safe and convenient pick-up / drop-off… Continue reading Avego Shared Transport Version 1.0.3 Released
Ride-sharing Made Simple
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 who are traveling in the same direction. In… Continue reading Ride-sharing Made Simple
Mapflow Avego wins role to provide pioneering mobile traveler information and guiding system to Madrid
Mapflow Avego wins role to provide pioneering mobile traveler information and guiding system to Madrid The OPTI-TRANS project will enable the first system to optimize real-time passenger information for buses, metro trains and shared transport. DUBLIN, Ireland (12 March 2009, Dublin) – Mapflow Avego has been selected to work with a consortium of leading European… Continue reading Mapflow Avego wins role to provide pioneering mobile traveler information and guiding system to Madrid
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)
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.
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!
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
Avego not just a Gen 1.0 Ridesharing App
Sometimes I hear from people who don’t really understand the difference between carpooling and shared transport. And I admit, I can be almost irrational in how it bugs me when people don’t “get it”. You know Paul Giamotti’s character on Sideways, you know, when he is talking with his buddy outside the restaurant? This is… Continue reading Avego not just a Gen 1.0 Ridesharing App