Carpooling is easy to implement. Carpools can provide a door-to-door convenience level and flexibility. A carpool can be as simple as a husband and wife or neighbors commuting together. The biggest barrier to carpooling is committing to a common schedule. This can cause difficulties for commuters whose work hours are not consistent from one day to the next. Often these problems can be avoided through schedule planning, part-time carpooling, and the provision of a back-up service.

Questions and Answers
Q: Who drives the carpool?
A: Each carpool group decides their own rules. In some carpools, the responsibility of driving is rotated among members of the carpool. In other cases, some members of the carpool prefer to ride only.

Q: What if I need my car during the day?
A: Plan ahead and be the driver of the carpool on the days that you need your car. If you need your car frequently, look for a carpool partner that prefers to ride only.

Q: Who pays the cost of the commute?
A: Each carpool group sets their own rules. If you are rotating automobile use among the carpoolers, you do not need to split expenses. If one person in the carpool is the designated driver or drives the majority of the time, figure out what an appropriate share cost is for each person in the carpool.

Q: Do I have to carpool everyday?
A: No. A carpool can be as flexible as you want it to be. Simply set up the rules and coordinate with your carpool members. Carpooling once or twice a week can help reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.

Q: Will my insurance adequately cover my carpool?
A: Check with your insurance company to ensure that you have adequate coverage. Also ask if they offer reduced rates if you are not using your car everyday to commute to work.

If you are interested in starting or being matched with a carpool, fill out the Information Request Form. In Central/South Brevard call 952-4563, or toll free: 1-866-610-RIDE. E-Mail Us!.