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Reflecting On Our Commitment to Sustainability

It’s our favorite day of the year: Earth Day. We’re excited to celebrate GoGreenRide's commitment to the environment.

GoGreenRide is committed to being environmentally responsible. Our current fleet is composed entirely of the Toyota Prius V hybrid model, which means we only produce a fraction of the carbon emissions of most car service fleets. With an estimated 42 miles per gallon, our fleet boasts an EPA smog score of eight out of ten. In addition to our hybrid cars, we go the extra mile to be completely carbon neutral with our partner, Carbon Neutral by purchasing carbon credits to offset our environmental impact. 

Via this partnership, our carbon credits help to fund the Mississippi Valley Restored EcoSystem Project. Our funds will help reforest one million acres of the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley. The Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley was once covered by 22 million acres of dense forests, but now supports less than 20% of the original as a result of deforestation and a change to agricultural land use. However, planting trees will reduce an estimated amount of 200 tCO2 in the area, while also improving the water quality and biodiversity. Our efforts in this project will  also create revenue for low-income landowners. The water quality will also benefit because reforestation minimizes soil erosion and absorbs farm chemicals from surface runoff and groundwater. 

We’ve come a long way and we’re more confident than ever about the role we're playing to address sustainability and other important environmental challenges.We invite you to join us on our journey by:

 Downloading the GoGreenRide app to book your ride today:

Stay tuned with GoGreenRide via our social media outlets:

   

We want to hear from you!

As you know, our commitment to a green lifestyle is important to the GoGreenRide team. 

We thought it would be great if our members chose the project this year. Click and cast your vote.

An Eco-Twist on Valentine's Day Gifts!

Valentine's Day is upon us, and what better way to celebrate and bring on the love than to give your loved ones creative eco-friendly gifts! We have compiled some suggestions to leave your loved ones in for a surprise.

Surprise Your Loved One With Eco-Friendly Jewelry

Many are aware of the social and environmental issues surrounding jewelry, so many outlets have dedicated their efforts to improving the ramifications. Brilliant Earth, for instance, only uses recycled gold and platinum that comes from secondary sources. It is then re-refined to ensure that they are identical in quality to newly mined metals.

Give Eco-Friendly Chocolate

Many companies are committed to reducing unsustainable farming methods and demonstrate their commitment firmly. Sellers like the Fat Turkey Chocolate Company, Raw Chocolate Love and Lulu’s Chocolate are all eco-friendly and organic chocolate that is not only good for the Earth but for your palate!

Send Flowers

With Organic Bouquet and their eco-friendly, organic flowers, you'll not only give the gift of beauty, you will contribute to partner's like the USDA, Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, while helping improve the lives of farm workers and the local floral community. 

Plant a Tree

Romantically say 'I love you' by planting a tree with your loved one this Valentine's Day. Let the tree’s life symbolize your life of your love. Watch the tree start as just a sapling, until it blooms and gains strength just like a relationship does. Your tree will be an ongoing reminder of your love.

Make Your Own Bath Products

Does your special someone love bath products? Well, you're in luck. SoapBox makes organic soap bars, free from parabens, sodium laurel sulfate, and preservatives, plus for every soap purchased, SoapBox sends a second bar to a child in need. They wish to improve your Valentine's Day gift search while providing soap in order to prevent the spread of disease and improve global health.

Eco-Friendly Sales! (Cyber Monday,Green Tuesday and Giving Tuesday )

With all the hype over Cyber Monday, it’s hard to know where the real deals are. So, GoGreenRide is here to make your shopping troubles less of a burden by giving you some recommendations and their exclusive promo codes. We also want to encourage you to join us on #GivingTuesday.

For your accessories: 

Kayu  makes clutches and sunglasses–perfect for everyday events! Order online today and get 25% off your purchase plus free shipping when using code: gobble.

For your skin:

1. MyChelle Dermaceuticals- MyChelle is a top skin care brand. Today they are offering 50% off all their products with no promo code necessary!
2. Erbaviva offers a wide range of organic skincare products for babies and mothers. Use promo code EBVCYBER2013 and you could receive 25% off and free shipping on your purchase of $100 or more.

For your nails:

Scotch Naturals 100% free of toxins nail polish is giving away 25% off  their Scotch’s detox package when using promo code: BLACKFRIDAY.

For your stuff:

Roztayger sells built-to-last leather bags, wallets, and accessories for men and women. Shop today and receive 15% off on orders over $250 with code: BLACK15. Sale goes through Tuesday December 3rd.

For your pockets:

This GreenTuesday recycle your electronics with Gazelle.com and receive cash depending on your items worth.

For your pets:

Island Dog Design creates sophisticated eco-friendly dog beds and this GreenTuesday they are giving away their dog beds at a price of $65 with no promo code necessary!

For your heart: 

#GivingTuesday?

Following Cyber Monday, GoGreenRide wants to encourage you all to kick off the holiday season with a day dedicated to giving (#GivingTuesday). Giving Tuesday is a movement created to establish a national day of giving. On this December 3rd, exclusive retail companies have come together to give back to charity and non-profits. Last year, more than 50 million people worldwide spread the word about GivingTuesday. This led to a milestone trending on Twitter and charities like Blackbaud processed over $10 million dollars in online donations. GoGreenRide encourages you all to become apart of the movement by simply becoming a social media ambassador. Spreading the word to your networks or by giving back in any way you can, whether that means volunteering at a local charity or donating to a cause of your choice will make a difference. 

Green Tips from GoGreenRide

As New Yorkers, our mailboxes and apartments are tiny enough and don't need the clutter of unwanted paper mail. The GREENYC website, ran by the City of New York, makes it super easy for you to unsubscribe to mailing lists. Unsubscribing is quick, easy and free, just fill out their easy forms

Here are some cool facts from their site:

New Yorkers generate more than 2.5 million tons of paper waste each year - which equals the weight of 7 Empire State Buildings!

Reducing the amount of paper we use is a great way to protect the environment. It conserves precious resources like water, wood and fuel.

By opting out of unwanted mail, you can eliminate mailbox clutter while helping make New York City greener and greater.

GoGreenRide and The Rise of Congo Event

On March 19th, GoGreenRide was enthused to provide transportation for some of the wonderful talent that helped the Georges Malaika Foundation host their 2nd annual New York City fundraiser: The Rise of Congo: Empowering Through Education”, a New York Reception celebrating Congolese culture, fashion and music on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in the Gansevoort Hotel.

The event was hosted by comedian Eddie Kadi and featured an exclusive performance by the legendary Lokua Kanza, music by DJ Hardy Indiigo, photography by Richard Foulser, art by Congolese painters, jewelry and fashion by talented African designers.

Guest speakers included former prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Luis Moreno Ocampo; Kara Gerson, Executive Director of the Voss Foundation; Joe Whinney, CEO of Theo Chocolate, who has just collaborated with Ben Affleck to produce a fair trade organic chocolate bar using Congolese cocoa; and fitness expert Holly Rillinger from Flywheel, who spoke about her recent trip to the GMF school to create a sports program.

Our drivers had a great time providing service from Newark airport, LaGuardia and JFK airport, as well as, from hotels to the NYC venue, to the talented guests and performers of the night. Noella Coursaris Musunka (seen above) was taken to the studios of Fox 5's Good Day New York. We congratulate her and her foundation for their work!


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GoGreenRide's goal is to provide NYC residents with an environmentally friendly car service, at a competitive cost.  We do this with a firm dedication to quality, service and technological advancement.

We're young, green, and different than any other taxi and/or black car service out there.


We're reliable - Our uniform fleet of vehicles helps us ensure that you have the same pleasant riding experience with us each time you get into one of our Hybrids.
We offer outstanding service in every ride you take with GoGreenRide. Professional drivers make sure that every moment of your time in our vehicles runs smoothly and is enjoyable.
We have affordable pricing is on par with other transportation available in New York, including but not limited to yellow cabs.
We're environmentally responsible - GoGreenRide makes sure that we operate as a carbon neutral company. We do this through eco-friendly business practices and through the purchase of carbon offset credits.
We're techies - Want to ride? Book and track your car with your smartphone. Is your phone's battery dying? Charge it up while you ride (Not only do have the outlets, we carry chargers too ... just ask!) Got a laptop? Go online using our free WiFi. Bored? Entertain yourself with our iPad. Forget pre-recorded programs, stream your content live.

For all bookings, visit our website at www.gogreenride.com or  download our apps:

Hope to see you soon,
GoGreenRide