TIPS to get best from Carpooling!!
Determine a fixed route and schedule. Establish the morning pickup point(s) and designate a place(s) to meet for the trip home.
Be punctual and stick to schedule!! Decide early on how long the driver is expected to wait.
Draw up a schedule for driving responsibilities. If all members of your carpool alternate driving, decide among yourselves if you want to alternate on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
Establish a method for splitting the driving expenses. If all members of your carpool do not share the driving equally, come to an understanding of how the costs will be shared and agree on payment dates.
Establish the policies. Smoking or nonsmoking; music and volume; food and drinks. Your carpool will have a better chance of success if possible irritants are discussed initially.
Establish a chain of communication. If a driver is ill, or will not be going to work one day, an alternate driver should be notified to ensure that other members of the carpool will have a ride. If a member is ill or will not be working, the driver must be contacted as soon as possible.
Respect your fellow carpooler's wishes.
No stopping anywhere!! Do not use the carpool to run personal errands.
