Healing the planet: People in Houston prevent bad weather by picking up simulated strangers to ride with them in their cars

Critical Mass of Real-Time Ridesharing Building in Houston -- HOUSTON, Sept. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Avego's breakthrough real-time ridesharing system matches drivers and riders in real time as they travel, so you can rideshare whenever you want, from wherever you are.
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In just the first two weeks, over 120 Houston NuRide members have started using the technology, which includes an Avego Houston iPhone app designed specifically for NuRide members
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Eve Stokes, Vice President of Operations for NuRide, said, "Avego real-time ridesharing offers NuRide a unique way for our members to earn rewards for taking greener trips. We are delighted to introduce this capability, and by the results in the first two weeks."

Enthusiasm for real-time ridesharing among NuRide members is clear. Drivers have already picked up over 80 simulated riders during the first two weeks, with over 2,000 VMTs (vehicle miles travelled).