There’s no question about it – Austin traffic can be the pits. For a city so cool and innovative, why are we so far behind in transportation improvements? It’s true that our urban development is in catch-up mode for the fast-growing population. But, this winter there are quite a few transportation projects breaking ground that… Continue reading What’s On The Horizon For Austin Traffic?
Tag: sustainable transport
Music On Your Commute
Is there a song you like listening to while driving? How about Lorde with ‘Royals’ to snap you awake? Perhaps ‘The Ballad of Easy Rider’ by Fairport Convention to relieve some stress? We’ve asked around the office here at Carma to see what people are listening to. Why not check out our November Spotify playlist… Continue reading Music On Your Commute
Carmapooling Adventures In Austin
We’re delighted to see the Austin network buzzing, as new people are joining and setting up Carmapools every single day. We noticed that one member, Danielle G., has been leading the pack, so we met up with her to get the inside scoop on what inspired her to strut those Carma wings! Danielle shares her… Continue reading Carmapooling Adventures In Austin
Some Hidden Benefits To Carmapooling
Caoimhe K. recently became Ireland’s first Carmapooler to reach the 1,000km mark – now we’re delighted to introduce her special guest blog entry! “I started using the Carma app in May 2013 and have had such a great experience with it! I cannot believe the amount of hidden (and obvious) benefits to using this app:… Continue reading Some Hidden Benefits To Carmapooling
Does this week’s CPUC ruling really concern ridesharing?
Not in the slightest! Ridesharing services have always been legal. The issue was that neo-taxi companies such as Lyft and Sidecar had been illegally labeling themselves as such. The CPUC has simply approved legislation that will allow them to continue operating, provided they abide by a set of 28 rules and regulations which, if anything,… Continue reading Does this week’s CPUC ruling really concern ridesharing?
Dear Bergen, you rock
In early September we went back to Bergen, Norway to meet some of our amazing Carma friends. We’ve been running a pilot there for the past 2 years so we’re no strangers to this gorgeous city surrounded by the stunning Seven Mountains. But what always amazes us most is its people. We were once again struck by how socially conscious… Continue reading Dear Bergen, you rock
Hello, Austin!
Carma has been in the states for a few years now, with carpools booming in the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, D.C.. Now we are thrilled to announce our latest addition to the map – Austin, Texas! So, what makes Austin such a good destination for the carpooling movement? Well first we have to… Continue reading Hello, Austin!
The Quantified Commute
My phone just woke up to ask me a simple question, “How happy do you feel now?” It’s the second time today that I’ve answered a brief survey about how I feel, what I’m doing and where I am. It’s triggered by an app called Mappiness, which is building up a profile of where and… Continue reading The Quantified Commute
My First Casual Carpool!
So, a few of us from Team Carma recently took at trip to San Francisco so we could experience casual carpooling first-hand. We wanted to stay somewhere in the East Bay so our commute would be as realistic as possible. Having lived in Berkeley a few years back, I had absolutely no problem when one… Continue reading My First Casual Carpool!
Goodbye Avego, Hello Carma
Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been busy creating a new identity for our company and our amazing product – and we are delighted to share it with you today. We’ve changed our name to ‘Carma’ in order to more clearly express the spirit of what we do. Our company is built around the… Continue reading Goodbye Avego, Hello Carma