What it does

So gas prices prices aren't exactly cheap, but you still need a car to get around-- to work, school, play, to basically, have a life. RideAmigos, then, ought to help. RideAmigos is a clever new site that takes advantage of the transportation fiasco and helps you save money. It's touts itself as a ride sharing solution. You can find car pools, split taxis, bum rides off of fellow commuters, or even find transportation to a special event. RideAmigos makes this all extremely easy. To use, just enter in a few details including where you're going and from where, and ride type. You can also specify an event (such as baseball game, concert, etc). The site is international, so it's perfect for when you travel-- you can get rides to the places you need to go without having to pay full price. Join once, and you're a member for life. It's free too.

In their own words

"RideAmigos is a free online Search Engine that connects people going the same way at the same time so they can Split a Taxi or Fill a Carpool anywhere on Earth!"

Why it might be a killer

RideAmigos is a very smart site that helps users connect with one another to save money, the environment and time. Why bother with rising fuel prices when you can share the burden?

Some questions

Is RideAmigo's coverage extensive enough? Will the results be satisfactory to users? How will they make a profit?

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