Hitch-A-Ride vs Mate.bike

Hitch-A-Ride 'Social Ridesharing' & Carpooling App, connect and share rides with friends.

Earn money on your regular commute. Organise a lift right now without calling everyone you know. Whether you’re a driver or a passenger, Hitch-A-Ride makes real time carpooling fast, safe and easy.

“I love that I can log on and instantly start communicating with the people I know are headed in the same direction as me to organise a ride.” – Marcus Hann.

Getting around town has never been easier. Hitch-A-Ride is the carpooling, ridesharing social network. Hitch-A-Ride uses GPS technology and social media integration to connect you with lifts and carpooling options in your local area.

You can choose to stick to the contacts you know and trust from your friends list or there’s also the option to expand your network and meet more people if you like too.

HOW IT WORKS
• Save time and money – no more taxi drivers taking the longest route to stretch out the fare or wasting time on public transport
• Drivers can earn extra money on a route they’d be taking anyway or even turn Hitch a Ride trips into a part time second job
• Terms are negotiated directly between drivers and passengers – some charge a flat fee, others just want you to bring the coffee or split the parking costs with them
• You can schedule journeys in advance or see who’s available to give you a lift right now
• Invite friends, save your favourite drivers – Hitch A Ride makes it so easy to organise getting from a to b

MATE. The coolest and most affordable eBike EVER

Danish start-up elevates the world of eBikes by introducing MATE - an electric, smart, foldable and affordable bike

Say hello to the bike of the future.

The 16th of august marks the official launch of the crowdfunding campaign for MATE; the world’s most affordable foldable electricbike.

Introducing MATE: the ultimate in cycling versatility

MATE has a refreshingly sharp design for a foldable eBike and comes available in four different colour options (army green, matte black, metallic red or shiny white). An easy 3 step fold system makes MATE very versatile and mobile. This improved versatility is not only a great way to reduce the chance of theft, but also makes it easy to take with you on public transport or pack it in the trunk of your car for longer journeys.

Powered by either a 250W or 350W motor, MATE can reach a top speed of up to 20mph and gets up to 55 miles on a single charge. A 6 speed computer gives you details and stats about your ride, as well as a handy USB charging functionality for your smart-phone or GPS. For when you feel like using pedal power instead, the 7 speed Shimano gears give you even more versatility.

With front and rear suspension, front and rear disc brakes and all terrain tires, MATE offers a smooth ride, even on rougher surfaces. But the feature that the MATE team is most excited about is the price.

The duo behind the start-up has a vision: to make cycling more accessible to the world, Christian and Julie and they are committed to building a high quality, affordable eBike.

The 16th August marks the launch of their 30 day crowdfunding campaign and the MATE team are offering a massive 70% off MSRP to all campaign backers. With prices of between $599 – $749 USD available for a limited time only, represents a great deal for those looking for an eBike.