Carpool Apps

Three Apps Team Up Drivers Looking To Save Fuel 

So we all know carpooling can help drivers save fuel.  However, sometimes it may not be easy to find someone whose logistical schedule that matches yours.  As with everything else, there's an app for that.

Cnet recently hightlighted 3 carpooling apps that can help match up potential carpoolers.  Each app has it's own unique approach including a network based approach or destination focused.  

Here's a breakdown of each from Cnet: 

Avego Driver: This carpooling app matches drivers with riders in real time rather than scheduling trips in advance. Once a match is made, the app manages pickup and dropoff locations, and automatically divides the cost of the commute across all the riders using micropayments

Carticipate: Schedule or request a ride in advance or simply browse the list of posted trips in your area to find a carpool. The app leaves it up to you to connect with the driver or rider via e-mail and work out the cost-sharing details.  Available for iPhone only at the moment. 

RideRemedy: It's the only carpooling app that lets you look for riders to share a cab.  To use RideRemedy, you need to enter a destination with exact the travel date and wait for the app to try to match you with a ride or passenger. iPhone only as well.  

So with that, find yourself a carpooling companion.  Let us know if any of these work out for you.