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What if I want to share rides to places other than work?
Try the Single Trip Matching tool to find one-time carpool partners. If you want to carpool regularly to a location that is not your workplace, make an account with a personal email so that your matches are not limited to your employer's group.
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Is there a charge to use this service?
No, our carpooling service is completely free to use.
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Who does the driving?
In some carpools, all members take turns driving their own vehicle, while in
other groups there is only one driver. There is no hard and fast rule: it
really depends on the individual circumstances of those in your carpool.
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How much should carpoolers pay?
Carpool members are free to base the cost-sharing on whatever they choose. In
general costs should be shared as evenly as possible.
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How much will I save by carpooling?
Savings will vary depending on the arrangement you have set between
your carpool members. Compared to driving alone, most carpoolers cut their
expenses by half.
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What if I don't have a car?
No problem. When you register simply indicate that you wish to be a passenger
only.
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What happens if I oversleep or am late?
Being late, or having to wait longer than anticipated, is one of the most
common reasons why carpools fail. Just like public transit, carpools work best
when they are on a defined schedule. Being on time is just as important in a
carpool as it is with public transit. Each carpool should have clear guidelines
for how long they will wait. A back-up plan is recommended just in case.
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What happens if I'm sick?
Call your carpool partner or follow the chain of communication that has been
decided upon at your initial meeting. If you're the driver, try to give as much
advance warning as possible.
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What if I have to stay late and can't make my agreed carpool time?
Either don't carpool if you know that you will need to work or study late on a
particular day, or let your group know that you won't be carpooling home that day. Carpooling is meant to be a flexible and convenient
arrangement. On those days when it is not convenient, you can commute to work in
another manner. Take the bus, bike, walk, telework/telestudy, take a cab, or as
a last resort bring your own car.
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Will encouraging carpooling reduce public transit use?
This service is all about improving travel options for commuters.
Typically carpoolers are those whose schedules, point of origin or destination
make it difficult for them to use transit. There are no known studies that
demonstrate a correlation between a ridematching system and reduced public
transit use. People who change their commuting habits to carpooling are
generally SOV (single occupancy vehicle) drivers.
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What about car insurance?
Personal or corporate vehicle insurance depends on your policy. Therefore it is
highly recommended that you check with your insurance provider before
initiating any carpool. We assume no responsibility for
insurance issues.
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What if my carpool isn't working out?
Give your present carpool sufficient notice that you will be leaving.
Go back to our ridematching Web site to find a new carpool partner and give it
another try. Not everything new will work on the first attempt!