Car Pooling
Share a ride and make a friend
If you share rides with another person you'll save money, reduce congestion on the roads and cut CO2 pollution. And maybe make a friend.
What is your PMPG?
There’s a new buzzword that is being used for carpoolers to calculate the fuel savings, called Person or Passenger Miles Per Gallon (PMPG), which determines how many people are in the car compared with the vehicle’s miles per gallon. So, if your vehicle gets 22 mpg, and there are four people in your car pool, your PMPG would be significantly better than driving alone at 22 mpg—though it wouldn’t truly be four times better, as the extra passenger and possibly cargo weight will decrease fuel economy.
If you decide that a car pool is for you, here are some tips to ensure a successful ride share.
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Establish an efficient route and pickup/drop off times.
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Decide who will drive and how often, setting a daily, weekly or monthly schedule.
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Be on time or decide how long you will wait for a passenger.
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Establish policies such as smoking or non-smoking, music and volume, food and drinks, and cell-phone use.
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Determine the purpose. If the ride share is for commuting purposes, don’t make unscheduled stops or errands.
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Keep your vehicle in good condition by maintaining your car and keeping the interior clean and comfortable.
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Determine the method and frequency of payment for tolls and gasoline up front. Consider alternating driving days to ensure vehicle wear and tear is fair for all.
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Discuss contact methods if a car pooler or driver is sick or on vacation.
Information Links:
Find a car pool situation - Call Commuter Connections at 1-800-745-RIDE or contact The Commuter StoreMore tips
Car pooling services -
Erideshare.com
RideSearch.com
NuRide.com
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