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There are two basic types of carpool arrangements:
1. Carpool uses one car owned by one driver. One person
does all of the driving and driving costs are shared by
both driver and passenger.
2. Carpoolers take turns using and driving their own
vehicles so that driving and associated costs are equally
shared by all.
Whether you already know your carpool mate(s) or you have
received names of potential mates from HART , the following is
recommended:
- Arrange an initial meeting over lunch or coffee, to get to
know each other and/or discuss how your carpool will
operate.
- Decide on pick up locations, pick up times. Agree on
waiting times, side trips or other special considerations
(smoking, car temperature, eating, drinking, etc).
- Agree on driving responsibilities, what car(s) will be used,
how fuel costs, tolls or other expenses will be shared.
- Start out on a trial basis. Agree to try it for one month. If it
doesn't work out, contact HART to find another carpool
mate.
- Keep a phone and/or e-mail list of all carpool or vanpool
members. Agree on notification procedures in the event of
illness, vehicle trouble, weather conditions, or other
schedule changes.
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