Google Tests Carpooling App in Israel With Waze Traffic Service

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Google Inc. wants to simplify the process of carpooling with a new application for its Waze traffic service.

The company is testing a new feature in the heavily congested region around Tel Aviv, called RideWith, that helps connect drivers and potential riders during rush hour, according to a blog post on Waze, which Google acquired for about $1 billion in 2013. The new carpooling app is available in the Google Play Store for users of its Android operating system.