New Carpool Apps Will Connect Colorado Skiers And Reduce I-70 Traffic

Three new carpooling apps are aiming to connect skiers and reduce heavy traffic on the I-70.

“There are three new apps this winter,” Executive Director of the I-70 Coalition Margaret Bowes told 9NEWS. “It will be the first time there will be broad structured opportunity to get folks organized into carpools.”

All three apps will launch in the coming weeks. One of the apps, Tread Share, will make it easier for people to carpool by letting people offer up seats on their car or find a ride.

“If it’s a match they can book directly through the app and reserve their seat with you," said Erwin Germain, who has spent the last five years working on the app.

Many ski areas offer deals on parking for people who are in carpools which will be another incentive for people to use the apps.

According to 9NEWS, the concept is similar to Uber and Lyft because the driver is getting paid by riders, but everyone is actually going to the same place.

“It connects riders and drivers,” said Bowes. “So, if someone is skiing a certain ski area, they have some extra spots on the car they want to share expense if it’s gas or other expenses they put out the word." 

To check out the three apps, click here.