Friday, March 14, 2008

Pool cars, get goodies galore

MUMBAI: If you give a lift to your neighbour, there is a good chance that you will get a discount on your car insurance premium, cinema ticket, and even coffee and food at some cafes and restaurants.

In a serious effort to tackle the mounting traffic and air congestion in the city, the Mumbai traffic police department along with a car pooling site has now tied up with a private insurance firm, multiplexes and restaurants in the city so that car pool members will get a rebate on a variety of allied services across a broad spectrum.

Carpoolmumbai.com is a social networking initiative which is currently providing online car pooling service to city motorists.

Members can, through an email, a phone call or an SMS, locate a car pooler plying near his location who is ready to accommodate him and take him to his desired destination.

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