General Information
Carpooling can be a great way to save on commute costs and to reduce wear and tear on your vehicle. Carpools are informal arrangements where co-workers take turns using their vehicle to drive each other to work. It’s easy to start or find a carpool to join!
Find a Match
Free carpool/vanpool matching assistance is powered by njrideshare.com, New Jersey’s largest FREE commuter network. Njrideshare.com allows commuters to self-register and search for other individuals looking to share a ride.
Visit NJ Rideshare to find a match.
Carpooling Tips
If you have not met your potential carpool partner(s), plan a face-to-face meeting with them prior to committing to rideshare to determine if you are a good match. Meeting for coffee or lunch in a public space is always a great idea.
Establish the morning pickup point(s) and designate a place(s) to meet for the trip home.
If all members of your carpool alternate driving, decide among yourselves if you want to alternate on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
If all members of your carpool do not share the driving equally, come to an understanding of how the costs will be shared and agree on payment dates.
Decide how long the driver is expected to wait. When home pickups are utilized, do not disturb everyone in the neighborhood by honking if a rider is running a few minutes late.
Smoking or nonsmoking; music and volume; food and drinks. Your carpool will have a better chance of success if possible irritants are discussed initially.
If it is for commuting to and from work, do not let it become a shopping or errand service.
If a driver is ill, or will not be going to work one day, an alternate driver should be notified to ensure that other members of the carpool will have a ride. If a member is ill or will not be working, the driver must be contacted as soon as possible.
This includes keeping the vehicle clean and safe. There are others involved. There should be no excuse for excessive speed, use of alcohol, or reckless maneuvers.
Especially in the morning, when some people like a time of quiet, be considerate.
Carpooling FAQs
Yes. The carpool program is based upon the commuter’s worksite location.
No. Carpooling is not an “all or nothing” commitment. Many commuters choose to carpool just 2 days per week. Others prefer to carpool every day. Some commuters share a ride seasonally. It is up to you!
Contact us and we will confirm the information that we sent you is correct, will reach out to the commuters for you, or will run a new match for you.
Carpooling is usually a reciprocal arrangement. However, it is up to the commuters who are sharing a ride how they would like their carpool to function.
Contact us to help you or your carpool mate to find new riders.
