Carpooling.com (http://www.carpooling.com), the world´s largest ridesharing network, today announced it has more than 3.6 million registered users with more than 2 million active monthly users. Currently at a critical juncture where gas prices are skyrocketing and there is a resounding concern for our planet´s well-being, carpooling.com offers consumers a safe, easy, cost-effective, green opportunity for those looking to save money and help the earth.
"There are a billion cars in this world today, and many of these drivers are looking for solutions to save money on transport, and many are equally concerned about our planet and how they can reduce their carbon footprint," said Markus Barnikel, CEO of carpooling.com. "Carpooling.com helps address these concerns by transforming the empty seats in people´s cars into an extensive transportation network. Single occupancy commuting is both incredibly expensive and such a waste of resources, and ridesharing reduces the cost of driving up to 75 percent and helps people to stay mobile, despite rising gas costs."
Currently the world´s largest ridesharing network, carpooling.com connects like-minded people so they can share rides. With carpooling.com, drivers can offer empty seats and passengers can book a seat online like a bus or a train ticket. People can choose who they want to ride with, how much space and comfort they need, where they want to meet, and what they are willing to pay.
"In 2011 alone, we´ve calculated that more than 27 million gallons of gas have been saved and 205,000 tons of CO2 were not released because of our service; that´s a huge savings not only of resources and dollars but an incredible step in the right direction on so many levels," continued Barnikel. "With the alarming price of gas and people´s sincere desire to make this world a better place, we believe this number will grow exponentially as people realize how simple, safe and effective our services are."
Carpooling.com has become an instant success in every country it launched in, with localized versions currently available in nine countries and seven languages, including: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland and Greece.
About carpooling.com
Carpooling.com offers reliable ridesharing opportunities that are affordable and easy to access. Drivers and passengers can book a seat online and rate each other for additional convenience and safety. By sharing a ride, people save gas and money, reduce carbon emissions and meet new friends. Today, the site counts 3.6 million registered users and gives daily access to more than 650,000 transport opportunities. Thanks to carpooling.com, 772,000 tons of C02 and 386 million liters of gas have been saved; not counting the millions of savings by users and the thousands of friendships created (including more than 10 marriages!).
