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!!!
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