It’s always a little strange to see the mainstream travel media latch on to a not-quite-new phenomenon and glam it up with a fancy title.
Exhibit A: Cyber-Hitching
It’s hip! It’s edgy! It’s a green travel solution to your recession-prompted money woes!
And it’s also… better known as ride-sharing. It’s been a popular feature on Craigslist for years.
Still, while I might poke a little fun, this trend piece from the Guardian does offer a sweet collection of ride-sharing websites that I hadn’t heard of before.
Next time you need to stick out your cyber-thumb, check out
carshare.com
liftshare.org
avego.com
hitchwiki.org
pickuppal.com
Have you ever set up a ride-share? Which site did you use?
Was it a good experience, or bad? Let us know!
Photo by Alpha Tango Bravo / Adam Baker
Eva Holland
Eva Holland is a freelance writer, Senior Editor of World Hum and a longtime contributor to the Matador community. She lives in Canada’s Yukon Territory and blogs about Alaska and Yukon travel at Travelers North.
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