Category Archives: Transportation

Love in the time of recession

February 10, 2009 – 11:28 am

by Stefania Revelli Call me a hopeless romantic and you’d be right. I’ll admit I’m a total sucker for storybook romances — from Austen’s timeless Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy to Meyer’s supernatural Edward and Bella. I guess I’m generally hooked on compelling relationship stories, especially the ones that endure through uncertain times. Clearly, Cupid’s got [...]

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Avego: Ridesharing of the future

November 7, 2008 – 6:05 am

by Stefania Revelli WHAT’S HAPPENING Avego is an on-demand-style transport model that connects drivers and riders to save costs, time and the planet. 85% of all car seats on the road are empty (Avego.com 10.08). Drivers offer up any empty seats to potential Avego-ers headed in the same direction. Riders are notified of a potential ride via [...]

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