6.28.2006 - 08:07am ET

(CSRwire) RESTON, VA - NuRide, Inc. (www.nuride.com), the nation's first incentive-based ridesharing network, announced today that Austin Grill, a local group of Tex-Mex restaurants, will sponsor thousands of commuters who share rides resulting in 100,000 fewer miles driven on roads throughout the Washington, DC, region. Participating commuters will earn $10.00 gift cards that can be used at any of their seven area locations.

Austin Grill was one of the first in a growing list of corporate sponsors supporting the Chevron 5,000,000 Mile Rideshare Challenge, a regional event that brings together commuters and corporations to alleviate traffic congestion, reduce air pollution, and save commuters money on gas.

"Since we first heard about the Chevron 5,000,000 Mile Rideshare Challenge, we wanted to find a way of getting involved," said Chris Patterson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Austin Grill. "We are very proud of the fact that all seven of our DC area locations are 100% wind-powered, so working with NuRide provided us with the perfect way to help reward our customers for their own conservation efforts."

"Austin Grill was one of the first NuRide partners to support the Chevron Challenge, and we truly value their vision and support," said Rick Steele, Chief Executive Officer of NuRide. "Our members are working hard to clean up the environment, and now they can enjoy some terrific Austin Grill food as a reward!"

The Chevron 5,000,000 Mile Rideshare Challenge was launched in Washington D.C. on February 28, 2006. The event will involve over 5,000 commuters who will share rides resulting in 5,000,000 fewer miles driven and over 200,000 gallons of gasoline being conserved. To participate in the program, commuters use NuRide's innovative online ridesharing program to find other people going their way. The NuRide web site calculates the savings for each trip and awards participants with points for each confirmed ridesharing trip, which can be redeemed with participating sponsors for gift cards, gift certificates, show tickets and various other rewards.

About NuRide, Inc.
NuRide was founded on the belief that individuals who share rides provide a valuable service to their community and should be rewarded for their efforts. Through the patent-pending NuRide Network®, individuals can easily arrange ridesharing trips and earn rewards for every confirmed trip they take. Members accumulate "NuRide Miles" that can be used toward a variety of rewards that are made possible through the generosity of NuRide's sponsors. For more information, please visit www.nuride.com.

About Austin Grill
Austin Grill is a casual funky Tex-Mex restaurant featuring from-scratch cooking, variety, freshness and deep flavors. Austin Grill has a fun, festive décor with great Austin, Texas, music that appeals to children as well as adults. Please visit any of our seven 100% wind-powered restaurants in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. You can find more information at www.austingrill.com.

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