Tips for Successful Carpooling

Get acquainted first

Make arrangements to meet prior to the first time Carpooling together. (A public location near your worksite is suggested).

Determine your route and schedule.

Establish the morning and afternoon pick-up points and times.

Establish policies.

Smoking or nonsmoking, music volume, eating, and drinking. Your Carpool will have a better chance for success if these issues are discussed in advance.

Draw up a schedule for driving responsibilities.

If members of your carpool alternate driving, decide among yourselves if you want to alternate on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

Establish a method of reimbursing driving expenses.

If the members of your carpool do not share the driving equally, come to an understanding of how the costs will be shared and agree on payment dates.

Be punctual and courteous.

Agree on wait times if someone is late.

Establish a chain of communication.

There should be a backup plan for how people will get to work if a driver is ill or not going to work one day. Communicate as soon as possible when either a driver’s or passenger’s plans change.

Drive Carefully and Keep the Vehicle in Good Repair.

Your vehicle should be clean and safe when you are transporting others.

Respect Your Fellow Carpooler‘s Wishes.

Especially in the morning when some people like a period of quiet.

Establish a chain of communication

Establish a chain of communication and backup Car Pool plan. This is so adjustments can be made in the daily schedule with minimum delay and inconvenience if illness or mechanical problems occur. The chain of communication should parallel the morning pick up sequence.

Expect occasional adjustments in case a carpool member moves or changes schedule. Be prepared to find a replacement if a member drops out.

Drive safely. Speeding, taking chances or just plain negligence should never be tolerated. Make safety your rigid rule.

Do not feel you have to carry on a conversation with your fellow carpoolers. This is particularly true in the morning, when some people like a time of quiet.

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