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Carpooling startup inspired by grassroots public transport in Zimbabwe
"Inspired in Zimbabwe The founders of Zimride were inspired by drivers in Zimbabwe, who pick up strangers and give them a lift for a few bucks. The company is applying that principle in the U.S., where only about 20% of seats in cars on the road are occupied, says CEO John Zimmer. "It's highly inefficient," he says."
From USA today also Zimride on wikipedia and Zimride.com
Tags: carpooling, sharing
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How cool is this!
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gas!
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