NewswireToday - /newswire/ - New York, NY, United States, 07/17/2007 - HopStop.com Expands into Tri-State Area by adding Long Island, parts of New Jersey and the Metro North area to its mass-transit routing service.

HopStop.com, the leader in online mass transit directions, has recently added new destinations to its constantly expanding service. In addition to New York City, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco, HopStop now includes mass transit directions for Long Island, parts of New Jersey and the Metro North service area. Commuters in New York City, New Jersey, Westchester and sections of Connecticut will now have access to point-to-point directions using public transportation anywhere in the coverage area. Although still in the testing phase, these additions will help users in the Tri-State area maneuver through the complex mass transit systems and provide smooth transitions for interstate travel.

“The Tri-state area represents approximately 40% of all mass-transit usage in the United States. We are excited by what the expanded offering will do to improve the commuting experience for residents and tourists.” said Chinedu Echeruo, CEO of HopStop.com. By constantly improving and adding to the site, HopStop hopes to keep its position as the most used site for mass transit directions in the United States.

The Company was founded in 2005 and has been an innovator in providing navigation services via mass transit systems in major cities in the United States. A mobile friendly version of the site is also available. In addition to the services provided on HopStop, businesses in the community can now take advantage of the location-based advertising on the site through HopStop AdLocal. Recently launched, AdLocal allows local businesses to target HopStop users who will be in proximity to their business. A business owner can quickly create an ad or coupon directly on HopStop and have the ability to upload pictures and logos to be featured in the ad. By creating a self-service, easy to use and automated system, HopStop has now made it possible for any small business owner to target local customers in a new and more effective way than ever before.

Agency / Source: HopStop.com, Inc.

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