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Tips to make your carpool run smoothly
Congratulations on your decision to carpool! Now you will save money, have more time and reduce your stress. Imagine that!
You've chosen the SMART way to share your ride to work, school or wherever your travels may take you!
But even the smartest person can use a little guidance now and then. Follow these tips to ensure your carpooling success.

Tip #1: A little planning goes a long way - arranging the carpool
Meet with the other carpoolers prior to start-up date and agree on an arrangement suitable to everyone regarding:

  • Drive/ride only
  • Shared driving
  • Carpooling-daily or part-time
  • Back-up drivers
Decide on costs to be shared/regular payment dates
Determine pick-up and drop-off location
Utilize free park & ride lots when possible
Schedule pick-up and departure times
Discuss policies such as smoking, eating/drinking in the car, radio programs
Set a policy on lateness for both driver and carpoolers

Tip #2: Make sure what's fare is fair
Meet with the other carpoolers. If each person in the carpool takes a turn at driving, then there's no need to charge. If only one person drives, however, you'll want to charge each rider a reasonable fare. Here's one way to do it:

Carpool round-trip mileage x cost/mile* Divided by Number of poolers=Daily Fare Per Rider

*Operating costs average about 10.7 cents per mile for gas, oil, maintenance and tires. This does not include ownership costs such as insurance, licensing and depreciation. Source: AAA, "Your Driving Costs," 1998 edition. You may also want to include any other costs shared by the poolers, such as parking costs, tolls, etc.

Tip #3: Follow the Golden Rules
Carpool Courtesies for Riders
  • Notify fellow carpoolers a day in advance if not riding in the pool
  • Keep a record of fellow carpoolers' work and home phone numbers
  • Do errands on your own time instead of asking carpoolers to make stops
  • Adhere to the daily pre-arranged schedule
Carpool Courtesies for Drivers
  • Honor set routines and time schedules
  • Advise riders of any necessary time changes
  • Fill up vehicle's gas tank before picking up passengers
  • Plan extra time in inclement weather
  • Drive carefully
  • Keep vehicle in good condition, both mechanically and aesthetically
  • Check insurance for rider coverage as well as possible reduction in premiums

Tip #4: Need carpool assistance? Call MetroPool.
MetroPool is here to help with all your carpooling needs. Like help finding new carpool partners. Or finding the most convenient park & ride lots. Or placing a free carpool listing in our monthly publication, The Commuters' Register. Just call us at 1-800-FIND-RIDE.

What is MetroPool?
MetroPool, Inc., is a private, non-profit corporation that provides free commuter services with support from the Connecticut and New York Departments of Transportation. Founded in 1980, MetroPool also receives contributions from area companies. MetroPool works directly with employers, municipalities and commuters in Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, Dutchess and Ulster Counties in New York.


MetroPool's goal is to reduce the number of single occupant vehicle trips, by promoting the use of transportation alternatives such as carpooling, vanpooling, riding the bus or train, bicycling, walking and telecommuting.
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