Carpooling Tips from RideSearch.com

To the beginner carpooling may be considered a foreign thing. When you are used to transporting yourself for years, it may seem somewhat strange to travel with others. What if there isn't anyone in your area looking to carpool? How do you get started? Where exactly do you look for other carpoolers? Well here are some answers to those questions. First, just go to RideSearch.com to get started in your carpooling adventure. RideSearch is a nationwide free service that helps connect those looking to find a ride and carpool while living green. Carpooling has never been easier, no more bugging co-workers to help share the hassle of commuting to and from work. Now with a click of a button, RideSearch will connect you to people who have the same needs as you.

After you've become a member of RideSearch, you need to figure out your carpool needs. First you need to consider how often you need to carpool with others. Is it going to be multiple times a week or something you need on and off throughout the month? Do you have a vehicle yourself, or are you looking to carpool with someone who has one? Even if you don't have access to a car, you can still carpool, just contribute to the gas of the people who are driving vehicles. Once you get these factors figured out you will be able to match your carpool needs with others on RideSearch. A great feature of RideSearch is that you are carpooling with people in your area instead of carpooling with people exclusively from work who may live in different parts of the city.

Once you have people lined up to carpool with and you feel safe and comfortable with those individuals, you then need to figure out a schedule for everyone to adhere to. Do this in advance so that there aren't any mix ups that may cause someone to be late to work. You may also want to create some ground rules. Some of these may be eating/drinking rules, radio preferences, and who to notify if running late or when sick. This will help cut down on a lot of frustration in the future and might better ensure that you carpool is going to work out for everyone involved. You might also want to start with a trial period. Not every carpool works out. Everyone is different and sometimes these differences can cause tension, or cause you to feel uncomfortable with the carpool situation. By agreeing in the beginning on a trial period, it will make it simple and more comfortable to back out of the carpool if there are any issues.

There are some things you can do to add to your carpooling experience with RideSearch. They provide flyers that can be printed out and posted in your neighborhood. The more people that know about RideSearch.com only increases your chances for carpooling buddies. You can email friends, family, and co-workers about the RideSearch program. You can post blogs advertising their services. The more people who know about this program mean the more opportunities for you. It also means fewer cars on the road which greatly benefits the environment.