Carpool Commuting
As an alternative to using a single-occupancy vehicle, carpooling involves two to five commuters sharing an employee-owned vehicle. The more people in a carpool, the greater the savings. Depending on the arrangements made, one person can do all the driving and be reimbursed by the riders. However, driving responsibilities can be shared so that no money needs to change hands. Employees of a single company may often live near each other, making carpooling very convenient. Some employees may have neighbors who work at different companies located only a short distance apart and have the same work hours. Carpooling can be encouraged through computerized matching of riders with similar commute patterns and preferences. Carpool matching can be done through Web sites such as:
Benefits of Carpooling
- Financial savings for employees sharing commute costs
- Employees arrive relaxed and ready to work
- Less stress commuting to work
- Reduces the number of parking spaces needed for employees
- Viable option for employees who don't drive.
- Active role in traffic and pollution reduction.
- Easier recruitment and retention of employees
How ABQ RIDE can help your company:
- Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program
- Marketing and promotion of carpooling
- Organize employee informational meetings about carpooling
Other Commuting Resources
- SECA (Safe Economical Commuting Alternative) Site
- Bicycling
- VanPooling
- Bus
- Walking
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Learn More About Transportation and Air Quality