A carpool is an arrangement in which two to six people traveling in the same direction ride together in a car. The carpool destination is usually the workplace, but could also be a transit station for the final trip to work.
Participants generally agree in advance on schedules, routes, and carpool days.
Carpools may have members who work at the same worksite, at different locations or for different employers. Regular carpooling may even qualify you for certain commuter tax benefits. Check everyone's insurance coverage Prepare Carry a card with everyone in the carpool name, work and home phone number. Call ahead of time if you are not planning to use the carpool one day or if you are working late If you work late, take public transit or look for an alternative driver from your matchlist that leaves a half hour later than your regular time. Call ahead of time to make arrangements to carpool with them when you can't make your regular times.