Savviest Sites for Carpooling and Sharing Rides

Friday, 06 January 2012 12:49 Written by  Savvy Girl  

It's awfully nifty how Facebook, Twitter and the like have connected us to friends and family around the world, but the best part isn't all those ah-dorable kid-pics and pithy one-liners. Oh no, savvy sisters.  THE BEST part is the way they've motivated people to connect, share resources and live more frugally and savvily.

We've been using home-share sites like AirBnB and iStopOver for years and now a few ride-sharing sites have come to our attention and we couldn't be more excited about giving them a whirl.  These sites connect budget-savvy riders and drivers to each other helping people share routes, gas money and perhaps even a little polite tête à tête.  Some, like Amovens operate in a very friendly, social-networky way, making you feel much more comfy riding shotgun with a stranger.  Think of it as Hitchiking 2.0.  Only you can vet your rider/driver through their profile, not through the size of their thumb.

Find a ride or post a ride at any of these sites for mega-savings.  It's the savvy thing to do.

Savvy Scoop: If you don't have a car these are great tools for getting around.  It's a good idea to set up an account with a few ride share sites to find the best options for your trips since people may be time/location specific and you can search around until you find a ride that suits your needs.

Best Ride-Sharing Sites This Side of the Mississippi

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