Searching for bus schedules and taxis is getting a lot easier thanks to the new app Ride Scout that launched this week.
With thousands of people descending on Austin for South by Southwest this getting around town can be challenging. There are already apps that will show Capital Metro schedules or for contacting a cab company.
However there has not been where you could access all of that information at once. Ride Scout CEO and founder Joseph Kopser said it is his company's goal to change that.
The app is free to download and works with your phone's GPS. It breaks down by cost and schedule the available transportation options. Currently Capital Metro, Car 2 Go, taxi cabs and pedicab drivers are taking part.
A map will show you in real time what is nearby. Users can even book some of the rides with the app.
Kopser said he hopes this will help people maximize their options, leave their cars parked and ultimately reduce emissions.
"I'm excited for the future by getting people out of their cars we're going to save that money and congestion," Kopser said. "Austin is a popular city and people will move here every day and if we can get them out of their cars it will save a lot of money and time for all."
Kopser said Ride Scout is working with the city of Austin. There is also a ride sharing feature. Washington D.C. is the next city the team is looking at launching.
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TMZ executive producer Harvey Levin was in Austin over the weekend to talk about the future of internet and TV and, quite possibly, the merging of these two mediums. The head of the celebrity news insider
TMZ executive producer Harvey Levin was in Austin over the weekend to talk about the future of internet and TV and, quite possibly, the merging of these two mediums. The head of the celebrity news insider
Wednesday, March 13 2013 11:40 AM EDT2013-03-13 15:40:36 GMT
As SXSW expands, so does the Austin food truck scene. This year, several new mobile food carts are making their way around downtown. Street Treats carts were created by Mobile Loaves and Fishes, a non-profit
As SXSW expands, so does the Austin food truck scene. This year, several new mobile food carts are making their way around downtown. Street Treats carts were created by Mobile Loaves and Fishes, a non-profit
The band Six60 came all the way from New Zealand to play at SXSW this year. On Wednesday they stopped by Good Day Austin to perform. Watch some of that performance here.
Director Alex Winter joined Good Day Austin to talk about his film Downloaded: The Music Industry in the Digital Age which is playing at SXSW. The film looks at the revolution in the music industry that started when Napster allowed fans to easily share music without paying for it.
Director Lily Keber joined Good Day Austin to talk about her film Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius James Booker. The film chronicles the life Booker as he faced discrimination for his race, sexuality and physical handicap as well as his substance abuse. More info at http://bayoumaharajah.com/
The movie plays Thursday, March 14 at 4:00PM at Topfer Theatre at Zach Scott and Friday at 7:00PM at Alamo Ritz
Director Jeffrey Schwarz stopped by Good Day to discuss his film I am Divine which chronicles the life of Harris Glenn Milstead better known as the drag queen Divine.
Director Jeffrey Schwarz stopped by Good Day to discuss his film I am Divine which chronicles the life of Harris Glenn Milstead better known as the drag queen Divine. Screening times - Wednesday 3/13 - 9:30pm - Stateside Theatre Thursday 3/14 - 11:15am - SXSatellite: Alamo Slaughter
