Monthly Archives: December 2011

Blurb: Australia is more socially isolated than ever. One of the key reasons is solo commuting. Julia Gillard encouraged Australians to take little steps to foster community connections. One of those steps is to rideshare instead of driving in by yourself. … Continue reading →

  Does nature really prefer public transport? In Feb 2011, Metlink Melbourne launched its “Nature Prefers Public Transport”campaign. According to Metlink senior manager Michelle Herbert, “Public transport really is a great choice for the environment. One full tram removes as many as … Continue reading →

Castle on wheels One of the main reasons people are resistant to ridesharing (carpooling) is because they don’t like the idea of passengers invading their personal space. Just as a “man’s home is his castle”, these days, “a (person’s) car … Continue reading →

This summer, CocoRide is a force to reckon with. We have an all-star team of summer interns who are going to inject their energy and skills into CocoRide to promote ridesharing as a sustainable transport option. Each of the interns will … Continue reading →