# Crowdsourced Ride-Sharing Avego iPhone App By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-11-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-turns-car-into-cab References: [urbandaddy](http://www.urbandaddy.com/la/1879/Avego_Los_Angeles_LA_On_Duty_UrbanDaddy_Archives) & [avego](http://avego.com/ui/index.action) In about two weeks, Avego will launch its revolutionary free iPhone app that promises to turn your car into part-time public transportation. After the Avego app tracks your various transit routes, they are loaded into a database, where they are linked to other Avego users who travel a similar route. GPS-enabled Avego users with the best available car are selected to receive a request for pick-up; if accepted, the driver is sent a picture of the rider to authenticate. The driver rates the rider experience from 1 to 5 via text on the iPhone, and the cost of the gas is split between all passengers. The goal is to have enough users to ensure that booking a request by 7:30 AM yields a pick-up within a few minutes. Since, according to Avego, most cars currently run at 85% inefficiency, this great concept seems to offer a solution to economic, energy and environmental concerns all in one shot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 79% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crowdsourced Ride-sharing:** Avego's free iPhone app turns private cars into part-time public transportation, addressing economic, energy, and environmental concerns. - **Gps-enabled Transit Routes:** Avego tracks transit routes and connects users who travel similar paths, optimizing pick-up and drop-off locations. - **Rating-based Rider Experience:** Avego allows drivers to rate passengers via text, promoting accountability and positive experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can leverage crowdsourced ride-sharing to optimize resource utilization and reduce environmental impact. - **Technology:** The Avego app showcases the potential of GPS-enabled technology to revolutionize the way people commute and share rides. - **Environmental:** Crowdsourced ride-sharing presents an opportunity for environmental organizations to promote sustainable transportation alternatives and reduce carbon emissions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Car Transfer Service Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-transfer.md) - [Bid-Based Ride Hailing Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indrive.md) - [Convenience-Focused Transportation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transportation-apps.md) - [Ride Share Profit Calculations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worththeryde.md) - [Car Transfer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daytrip-app.md) - [Payment-Giving Parking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/payment-parking-app.md) - [Motorist Money-Saving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneysaving-app.md) - [Peer-to-Peer Parking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valay-park.md) - [Car Rental Expanses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-rent.md)