NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 2001- Vindigo, developer of the leading personal navigation platform for handheld devices, today announced the availability of subway information for its New York and London services. Over 4 million New Yorkers and 3 million Londoners use the underground every day. For time-starved locals, finding the closest subway stop is an indispensable skill. Now, in addition to offering recommendations from trusted local content providers about the best places to eat, shop, and play nearby, Vindigo helps New Yorkers and Londoners plot a course to destinations across town.

"We've had an overwhelming number of users request subway information in Vindigo,'' said Jason Devitt, chief executive officer of Vindigo. "Users depend on us and our content partners to help them decide where to go and how to get there. As a personal navigation application, we want to give users the most useful tools, and London and New York naturally called for subway stations.''

Individuals can determine the most efficient route to any listing within Vindigo by selecting the Go tab. In the case of New York and London, users are presented with subway stations near both the point of origin and destination. Information about subway lines is included, as well as walking directions to and from the closest subway station.

Subway information is available for New York and London users the next time they sync their Palm Powered(TM) handhelds. New users can download Vindigo for these and 18 other cities free-of-charge by going to www.vindigo.com.

About Vindigo

Vindigo creates resource-rich software for mobile devices that allows people to explore, enjoy, and connect to the world around them. The company's core product, also called Vindigo, transforms Palm Inc. handhelds and compatibles into personal navigators. It delivers location-specific information about the limitless choices of places to go and things to do in popular cities. Combining mobility with an insider's insight and in-depth content from the nation's most trusted local sources - including the New York Times, zagat.com, and the San Francisco Chronicle - Vindigo instantly adapts to a user's location and interests. Vindigo gives busy people the ability to make quick, savvy, lifestyle decisions about where to eat, shop and play, whenever and wherever they are.

Vindigo is a privately held company backed by General Atlantic Partners LLC, Flatiron Partners, Carlin Ventures, and select private investors. The company's headquarters are located at 259 West 30th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10001. For information, contact Vindigo at: (212) 590-6900 or via the Web at www.vindigo.com.