Apps and Social Media Make Car-Pooling Easier than Ever

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With gas prices on a rollercoaster ride, primarily rising, and more people concerned about their impact on the environment, car-pooling is an easy way to help out and save some cash. Whether you are traveling to and from work or longer trips on the holidays, there are several sites out there to help you find a ride or passengers.

Instead of taking a long trip on the bus, ZimRide offers people the opportunity to rent out a seat in the car for a long trip. Looking for a ride from LA to San Francisco? ZimRide users are offering a seat in their car for $40. RideJoy, Avego.com, Nuride.com, Rideshare.com and eRideShare.com all offer similar services.

Some apps and sites offer real-time time connections so you can get to your destination faster. With the built in connection of such social media giants as FaceBook, there is the bonus of verifying your driver or passenger for added protection.

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