CARPOOLING

 



Do you want to save money on gas? Would you like to slash your annual greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 1,600 pounds? How about contributing to cleaner air in your local community? 

Great, then you totally get the advantages of carpooling just a few times a week. 

If everyone carpooled to work at least once or twice a week, there would be fewer cars on the road which would, in turn, lead to fewer accidents, shorter commute times, better air quality and a safer drive for everybody. 

  • Environmental Impact

Something as simple as carpooling to work can have a huge impact on the environment. According to The Rideshare Company, the average vehicle releases ten thousand pounds of carbon dioxide every year. An overabundance of CO2 in the atmosphere is the leading cause of climate change that causes severe heat waves, hurricanes, droughts, etc. 

Unless we seriously cut emissions it’s only going to get worse.



  • Carpooling Also Saves You Money

Carpooling to work is not only good for the environment, it’s good for your wallet too! Driving your own personal vehicle to work less means less wear and tear on your vehicle. You’ll fill your tank up less and keep mileage off your tires and engine. 

It may not seem like a lot, but the savings add up quickly. Other split costs include toll roads and parking permits.



  • Vanpool Services for Employers

Employers can benefit from decreased parking costs and tax incentives by providing vanpool services for their employees. A vanpool is like a carpool except one employee drives a company-sponsored van carrying 7-15 other employees. 

After meeting at a nearby central location, the vanpool allows riders to enjoy all the regular carpooling benefits at a shared low cost. And sometimes the driver gets to ride for free!



Post by Azim

Credit: https://www.idrivesafely.com/defensive-driving/trending/advantages-carpooling

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