Carpooling — Step 2: Who's got the wheel?

Easy Steps to Carpooling

Step 1
Round up your partners

Step 2
Who's got the wheel?

Step 3
Make sure what's fare is fair.

Step 4
Whose idea was it to bring the yodeling tape?

Other Benefits

Print out this sign to post on your bulletin board:
Carpoolers Wanted

Who's got the wheel?

Figure out who's going to drive and when. If everyone takes turns driving, decide if you want to alternate on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. If there are more than two of you in your carpool, designate a back-up driver in case someone's unable to drive during their rotation. (Attention drivers: be sure your insurance is up-to-date!) Then, do a schedule and make sure every member of your carpool gets a copy.

Next, talk to the people in your carpool to determine where to meet. Decide whether you prefer door-to-door service or meeting at one central location, such as a park-and-ride lot. Establish your morning and evening pick up times. Then plan your route!

Updated: May 8, 2008