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The Purpose of Dynamicridesharing.org
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While many people "invent" dynamic ridesharing (including Scott Adams of Dilbert fame here and here), most are unaware of previous efforts in this area, or how difficult it is (given that the concept has yet to be successfully demonstrated). This site is intended to share information so that would-be implementers of dynamic ridesharing systems can learn from others' experience – and avoid repeating past mistakes!
What do we mean by dynamic ridesharing?
Definition of dynamic ridesharing: a system that facilitates the ability of drivers and passengers to make one-time ride matches close to their departure time. The hallmarks of a dynamic service are flexibility and convenience. More
What's on this site?
Dynamic Ridesharing Projects
Past, current, and proposed dynamic ridesharing companies and projects worldwide — with annotations.
Non Dynamic Services
DynamicRidesharing.org Open Standards
A proposal to define and promote open standards that will enable dynamic ridesharing to exceed critical mass efficiently.
What are the inhibitors?
What has stopped dynamic ridesharing from working in the past?
Bibliography
Papers, patents, links — with annotations.
