rideshare

Feds seek input on integrated dynamic transit operations

January 12, 2012

The ITS JPO will host a public meeting and webinar to obtain input on opportunities for the Integrated Dynamic Transit Operations concept on January 26-27.

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Virginia to test real-time ridesharing to address impacts of military base realignment

January 11, 2012

The Northern Virginia Regional Commission is testing a carpool program that targets commuters working at military installations along the I-95/395 corridor.

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New app allows instant carpooling

November 3, 2011

Shout, a new iPhone application from Avego, allows users to arrange carpools with anyone in their list of contacts.

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Carpooling for the masses

August 18, 2011

Zimride, which started as a carpooling network for college campuses, is ready to go mainstream and is rolling out new features to attract new users.

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Online ridesharing comes to Seattle

July 22, 2011

Two companies are using technology to match Seattle (WA) drivers and riders: Avego (which manages the state-funded go520 project) and Zebigo.

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Zipcar goes public and paves the way for more car-sharing options

April 15, 2011

Zipcar went public on Thursday with an initial public offering, and other start-ups see a bright future for car-sharing.

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New study: Better info can help commuters go car free

March 25, 2011

After going car free for a week, participants in a new research study said owning a car was not essential, especially with better information about alternatives.

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WSDOT pays drivers to carpool

January 27, 2011

The Washington State Department of Transportation is testing a new strategy to encourage ridesharing — paying drivers to carpool.

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New York City adjusts taxi-sharing plan

January 26, 2011

Almost a year after NYC’s Taxi and Limousine Commission launched a taxi-sharing program, the city had made some adjustments to meet demand (or lack thereof).

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Bay Area okays green projects

October 29, 2010

Seventeen transportation projects in the San Francisco (CA) Bay Area, from electric taxis to dynamic ridesharing, got a green light from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

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