Rideshare - Carpool Rules

Are you just starting a carpool and wondering what you can discuss?
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Starting Your Carpool
There are many ways to organize a carpool. Arrange a meeting with the people who will be in the carpool before you start. Talk about the number of passengers each car can comfortably carry and how many you want to have in the carpool.
Plan a daily route and an alternate plan in case of sickness. Discuss pick-up times and meeting places (such as Park 'n Ride lots.)
Every carpool's driver/passenger arrangement is unique. Some people alternate driving every week. Some would rather ride than drive, so agree upon a reimbursement plan for gas and parking before you start. Talk about how often reimbursements will be made, whether it will be a flat sum or based on mileage paid on a weekly or monthly basis. Discuss all these things before you start your carpool to save time and potential awkwardness later.
Smoking or Non-Smoking? Decide right away whether your carpool will be a smoking or a non-smoking vehicle. Some people's allergies to smoke are so bad that they really need to know up-front. There are very few smokers in the UVRS program but don't hesitate to ask.
BE ON TIME. Nothing discourages a carpool faster than one member being late frequently. Talk about ways to deal with this if it happens on a regular basis.
Even a well-established carpool needs to set some proper carpool etiquette guidelines. Unsuccessful carpools usually disintegrate due to behavior that is considered inconsiderate or inconvenient for its members.

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