PTS Joins Social Network for Ride-Sharing

Carpooling and ride-sharing are efficient ways to save money on gas while helping to reduce traffic congestion on the streets and lessen emission levels in the environment. But finding people to share a carpool with can be rather tricky, especially when taking into account different routes, schedules and interests.

Zimride, a California-based social ride-sharing network, offers a solution to this problem, and administrators at Parking & Transportation Services have been working closely with the Zimride team to bring the expanding service to the University of Arizona.

This summer, the UA became the first school in Arizona to bring the ride-sharing network to its campus.
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