Why should I share a lift?
Commuters ride together for all kinds of reasons. Many are tired of the stress they experience when driving alone. Others see it as an opportunity to be more productive. Still others are simply fed up with spending so much to get to work and back each day. Below are some of the benefits you can look forward to when you carpool.
Here are some good reasons to consider sharing!
- Save Money ...use our calculator!
- Reduce Car Pollution / Carbon Emissions.
- Reduce Your Carbon Footprint (click to find out more)
- Reduce Traffic Congestion
- Reduce Your Travel Stress
- Longer Life for Your Vehicle
- Build Community
- Promote Safe Driving
Reduce Carbon Emissions.
We love driving are cars, but how much carbon are you adding the atmosphere? Below is a quick look at what on average car adds to the release of carbon into the environment.
| Type of Vehicle |
Green |
Efficient |
Full Size |
SUV/Mega |
| Miles Per Gallon |
41+ mpg |
29 - 40 mpg |
19 - 28 mpg |
10 - 18 mpg |
| Carbon Emission |
6,000 Ibs CO2 |
8000 Ibs CO2 |
12,000 Ibs CO2 |
20,000 Ibs CO2 |
- Terrapass.com
- Carbonfund.org
- Native Energy
Save Money !
With the recent hike in petrol prices, incoming tolls and traffic congestion, there's never been a better time to share a ride to work. Carpool with one other person and you'll cut your costs in half.
Carpool with two and you'll cut your costs by two-thirds. You'll not only save on petrol, but tolls and parking, too. And you'll put fewer miles on our car, reducing maintenance costs.
By our calculations, many people could save money and reduce pollution by sharing a ride! To see just how much you could save, please use our handy Savings Calculator below.
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