RESTON, Va. - NuRide, Inc. (www.nuride.com), the nation's first incentive-based ridesharing network, announced today that another 17 businesses and government organizations have become sponsors for the "Chevron 5,000,000 Mile Rideshare Challenge" taking place in the greater Washington, D.C., area. These new sponsors will provide a variety of rewards to area commuters who are conserving fuel and reducing commuting costs by sharing rides using the NuRide service. In addition to Chevron, participating sponsors now include:

Atlantic Golf                          Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
Austin Grills                           Liberty Mountain
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports    Loudoun County
Brookstone                            Odyssey Cruises
Comstock Homes                   Plow & Hearth
Disney on Ice                          Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Dutch Gardens                        South Moon Under
Fairfax County                        XM Satellite Radio
Gardener's Supply

"NuRide is excited to announce that in addition to Chevron, other sponsors have signed on to support the Chevron 5,000,000 Mile Rideshare Challenge," said Rick Steele, CEO of NuRide. "By providing valuable rewards, sponsors are making ridesharing fun and exciting while also helping to conserve energy and alleviate traffic congestion in the nation's capital."

"As an environmentally friendly restaurant group, Austin Grills is pleased to be a sponsor for the Chevron 5,000,000 Mile Rideshare Challenge and recognize individuals who take part in vital energy conservation program," said Chris Patterson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Austin Grills.

The Chevron 5,000,000 Mile Rideshare Challenge was launched in Washington, D.C., on February 28, 2006. The event is targeted to involve over 5,000 commuters, 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 Chevron Corporation
Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading energy companies. With more than 53,000 employees, Chevron subsidiaries conduct business in approximately 180 countries around the world, producing and transporting crude oil and natural gas, and refining, marketing and distributing fuels and other energy products. Chevron also commits $300 million annually on clean and renewable energies. Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.

NuRide Inc.

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NuRide is the nation's largest online ridesharing community where members are rewarded for sharing rides. NuRide is free to join and is supported by sponsors who provide special offers and rewards to NuRide members who share rides and reduce global warming, traffic congestion and energy consumption. To see how it works, please visit www.nuride.com. To contact us about our unique sponsorship opportunities, visit www.nuride.com/contact.

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