Car-pooling makes a surge with apps and social media in the US
The annual ritual of piling into the car for the great American summer road trip has a new twist as more travellers are inviting strangers along for part of the ride. Long-distance travellers as well as commuters are connecting on sites like Zimride.com, Ridejoy.com, Avego.com, Nuride.com, Rideshare.com and eRideShare.com. Mickey Meece reports.