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Thumbing Rides Online

MILLIONS of pack rats have connected with bargain hunters via eBay, and untold numbers of lonely souls have found companionship through MySpace. Now GoLoco.org wants to use the matchmaking potential of the Internet to simplify carpooling, pairing solo drivers with people in need of a lift, according to the New York Times.

The GoLoco.org Web site goes beyond filling empty seats with people who would rather avoid owning or renting a car for a specific trip: drivers can screen potential riders by checking the descriptions and photos they have posted, and riders can rate drivers they’ve experienced.

Posted by Peter C. T. Elsworth  at 10:24 AM to On the road | Permalink

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