10 transportation apps smartphone owners should download now
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From bike-share finders to budget GPS services to real-time traffic updates, these ten apps will make navigating your destination much easier.
As summer comes to an end, take the opportunity to sneak in a quick trip to a cool locale, whether it’s close to home or a hop, skip and jump away. While navigating unfamiliar territory isn’t always very fun, your mobile device makes life on the go a lot easier.
These 10 transportation apps will help you get around and make the most of your travels, whether you’re driving in a rental car, cycling on a city-share bike or making your way though an international subway system
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