Ridebuzz is seeding change with a strong belief that we can attain a sustainable energy future.  We believe that future is not far off, but it depends on our concerted willingness to engage in solving problems - imbued with the philosophy of positive outcomes and strength to actuate realistic solutions in the here and now.  The Ridebuzz organization embodies a positive approach to solving problems through clarity and efficiency of activity.  Through this active awareness we are improving upon societal structures with the goal of long-term survival, peace and prosperity in mind.

Because Global Warming is everyone's problem:  Our long-term vision starts today by harnessing existing social and technological structures to form synergistic solutions.  One such solution is the use of Intelligent Carpooling.

Our goal is to mainstream Carpooling through appropriate technology and social advocacy.  Carpooling can readily transform our current transportation infrastructure into a more energy efficient, flexible, and notably effective system.  Currently, transportation emissions account for 28% of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and 20% of those emissions (2006 EPA figure) are caused by passenger vehicles (also known as the light-duty vehicle category which includes passenger cars, SUVs, minivans and pickup trucks).  How do we stop global warming?  Here's part of the solution:  If half of everyone driving today joined a carpool, then we could immediately cut-back nearly 50% of greenhouse gas emissions and traffic congestion caused by passenger automotive transportation.  That is a significant reduction!!!  And greater reductions are within reach!

Carpooling is a proven method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) that are the primary causes of global warming and for mitigating traffic congestion and the escalating costs of fuel, insurance, vehicle ownership, and oil-driven wars.  When we carpool, we save tremendous amounts of energy!  Carpooling will amplify the benefits of the fuel efficient cars of tomorrow. 

Intelligent Carpooling: Ridebuzz is making carpooling more accessible by developing  an ease-of-use automated carpooling system that easily connects passengers and drivers.  Through advocacy we seek to convince the public, commerce, and policy makers that carpooling has significant benefits.  Users of the Ridebuzz Carpool System can connect with fellow travelers, share gas costs, and reduce global warming gas emissions.  By sharing rides, we can act together to reduce the number of cars clogging the roadways that directly contribute to global warming.  It's a way to make a difference just by getting together before you travel.  Community Driven!

Currently carpooling relies on serendipitous events facilitated through cork-boards, basic posting web sites, and word of mouth but there is a need for a more cohesive system.  People are driving similar routes all of the time, but have no effective way of connecting with each other.

Climatic global warming trends necessitate immediate social action to prevent impending climate crisis.  An important component to such action is addressing how our personal transportation can be adapted to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.  By simply consolidating passengers into fewer vehicles, we can save on fuel costs and drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions without serious changes or investments to our transportation infrastructure.  The concept of carpooling plays an important role in reducing our oil dependence by consolidating resources – a concept that transcends particular automobile technology.  Any car is more efficient in the big energy picture when carrying more passengers verses having more cars on the road.  The more efficient cars of tomorrow can be even more efficient with Ridesharing concepts applied - Envision 4 passengers riding in one hybrid car verses 4 passengers riding in 4 separate hybrids.  Almost 3/4 less fuel would be consumed for transporting the same number of people - drastically improving fuel efficiency of the group.

Global warming is a reality that must be acted upon – considering 10 of the last 12 years have been the hottest on record and increasing CO2 levels imply that the rate of warming is accelerating, we must take drastic measures to reverse this serious trend.

Roughly 20% of all emissions are caused by passenger vehicles (EPA, 2006) which are also known as the light duty vehicles category and includes passenger cars, SUVs, minivans and pickup trucks.  Carpooling is an effective solution for significantly reducing those emissions that cause global warming (Combined transportation emissions from passenger vehicles, trucks, airplanes, and rail account for 28% of all U.S. emissions).  If extensive carpooling were employed, we could reduce current greenhouse gas emissions caused by passenger vehicles by at least 50%.

Most wars are resource-driven, especially those we’re seeing in the Middle East. Carpooling is one important piece of the puzzle to reduce consumption and waste of resources, thereby reducing the pressure for such conflicts.

In an age of increasing social alienation, carpooling offers a socially cooperative solution – providing flexible transportation options for non-car owners.  Carpoolers benefit from significant fuel savings and social interaction.  As energy prices soar, carpooling becomes economically incentivized.  The environmental, political and economic landscapes are opening up for the adoption of carpooling.

A massive rideshare network would act as a surrogate public transportation system that is cost effective for both users and operators and potentially capable of going where no public transportation has gone before: doorstep to doorstep. Carpooling is the best way to address the current problem of transportation in an era of decentralized, sprawling development – until such time as these current patterns are abandoned and become obsolete.