# Ride Sharing via iPhone Carticipate.com By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-09-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-mobile-social-network-ride-sharing-carticipatecom References: [susty](http://susty.tv/susty/tech-style/carticipate-iphone-mobile-social-network-ride-sharing-application-video/) The high price of fuel means that car pooling and ride sharing are becoming a necessity for an ever increasing number of people. Carticipate now offers the first location-based mobile social network application for ride sharing and car pooling on a mobile platform. It is free to download from [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-vehicle-data)’s App Store on iTunes, and it allows users to indicate where they are going and when, broadcast the information, and allow others heading in the same direction (with [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macpaw)) to find each other. At this stage Carticipate is limited by the small number of people who have joined as it was launched just a few weeks ago. However, if a mass of people opt to join the network, Carticipate is likely to become the "Craigslist of carpooling." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ride-sharing Apps:** Opportunity for the development of innovative mobile applications that connect users for carpooling and ride-sharing. - **Location-based Social Networks:** Potential for creating new social network platforms that leverage location data to facilitate carpooling and ride-sharing. - **Fuel Efficiency Solutions:** Increasing demand for fuel-efficient technologies and solutions as the high price of fuel drives the need for alternative transportation options. ### Where This Applies - **Transportation:** Opportunity for transportation providers to integrate ride-sharing services into their offerings, providing more convenient and cost-effective options for commuters. - **Mobile App Development:** Growing market for developers to create innovative and user-friendly mobile applications that enable ride-sharing and carpooling. - **Clean Energy:** Demand for sustainable transportation solutions, such as electric cars and other fuel-efficient technologies, as individuals seek alternative modes of transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenience-Focused Transportation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transportation-apps.md) - [Car Transfer Service Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-transfer.md) - [Comprehensive RV Rental Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rv-rental-platform.md) - [Car Transfer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daytrip-app.md) - [Bid-Based Ride Hailing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indrive.md) - [Neighborly Contracting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pigybak-ride.md) - [Integrated Trip Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-vehicle-data.md) - [Collaborative Music Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shareplay-1.md) - [Ride Share Profit Calculations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worththeryde.md)