7.12.2006 - 08:00am ET

(CSRwire) Arena Stage Raises the Curtain on a Command Performance for the Environment Local theater joins the Chevron 5,000,000 Mile Rideshare Challenge

RESTON, VA - NuRide, Inc. (www.nuride.com), the nation's first incentive-based ridesharing network, announced today that Arena Stage, the largest not-for-profit producing theater in the DC metropolitan area, will sponsor thousands of commuters who share rides resulting in 250,000 fewer miles driven on roads throughout the Washington, DC, region. Participating commuters will earn complimentary passes that can be used for any of its shows during the 2006-2007 production season.

Arena Stage joins a growing list of 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.

"We have always had a deep commitment to our DC community, so Arena Stage is looking forward to our season-long support of this important regional effort," said Stephen Richard, Executive Director of Arena Stage. "NuRiders are doing their part to help improve our local roads and environment, and we hope they will enjoy the fruits of their labor by spending an evening at an Arena Stage performance as our guests."

"Arena Stage is truly one of the premier theaters in the nation's capital, so we are honored to welcome them to the NuRide Network," said Rick Steele, Chief Executive Officer of NuRide. "The line-up of programs for the 2006-2007 production season is absolutely terrific, and I know that our members will really appreciate this show of support for their ridesharing efforts."

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 then 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 Arena Stage
As the largest of the Washington, D.C., area's not-for-profit producing theaters, Arena Stage attracts an annual audience of over 250,000 patrons and 25,000 students. The core purpose of Arena Stage is to produce huge plays of all that is passionate, exuberant, deep and dangerous in the American spirit. Arena has broad shoulders and a capacity to produce anything from vast epics to charged dramas to robust musicals. We produce American classics, premieres of new plays and contemporary stories that elevate the stature of American writers nationally and internationally. Additional information can be found at www.arenastage.org.

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