The
carpool. When this word comes to mind
you can imagine four adults slowly sipping coffee, one on their phone having a
lengthy conversation with a significant other, another half asleep, hot coffee
spilling into their lap and…well you get the idea. Carpooling isn’t ideal in a lot of
individuals’ eyes. People show up late,
complain, and touch your radio settings without warning. Many would call it a burden. The carpool should be more popular than it
is, but it hasn’t seemed to catch on or so WE think. According to recent federal government
studies, 10-16 million commuters use carpooling as their principal means of
transportation to work every year. That's two to three times the number of
people who use public transportation.
Not too bad if you ask me, but it could be better.
Carpooling
isn’t as bad as you think, there are countless benefits to riding with a
co-worker. The best incentive is
financial. The AAA estimates that
“operating costs (gas, tires and maintenance) average 14.1 cents per mile for
2005, all of which are shared in a carpool. If ownership costs — such as
insurance, depreciation, finance charges, and taxes — are also shared, the
economic benefits skyrocket. Additionally, many employers offer financial
incentives for employees who share their rides to work.” Websites like http://www.rideshareonline.com/
will match people based on location. You
should set ground rules to avoid conflict and follow these tips provided by
Edmunds.com.
·
Print
driver schedules
·
Create
policies on stereo, AC, Cell phones…
·
Set
rules for latecomers
·
Advance
notice for vacation
·
Establish
a back up plan
A
successful carpool takes a bit of work, but can make life a whole lot
easier. Good luck, guys!!!
