Agreement on a few simple points will ensure that your carpool stays a happy one. Although these points seem to be just common sense, there are a few specific rules that you may want to consider. If there is one permanent vehicle and driver it's only fair to establish a fare based on fuel, maintenance and parking costs. Agree when fares will be collected and stick to it.
Late Nothing can disrupt a happy carpool faster than chronically late riders.
Establish a time schedule and pick up points. Save your trips to the grocery store for the weekend and pick up your dry cleaning on your lunch break. This is particularly important if your carpool has more than one driver. An automobile association membership can be a great investment for those rare occasions when the keys are locked in the car or a jump-start is needed. Check with your Autoplan broker.