US Patent No: 7,970,533
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System and method for matching participants in a rideshare program
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Jun 28, 2011
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Jul 12, 2010
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12/834,842
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Abstract
A method and system for matching participants in a rideshare program is provided. A participant rating is identified in a rideshare environment. A rideshare participation score is generated for the identified participant. The identified participant is assigned to a rideshare transaction with at least one other participant in the rideshare program based on the rideshare participation score.
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