The national average for gasoline just reached $4 a gallon. People who commute on daily basis are being affected. Many people are choosing to carpool to work. The problems with carpooling are now being solved. These problems include:
1. Can't find anyone who lives and works nearby to carpool with - This is being solved by RideSearch.com, a service that searches for people
2. Weird Schedules - Many people think their schedule is weird. However, if there are people driving next to you when you go to work and come home then maybe your schedule isn't as weird as you think.
3. Creepy Guy Syndrome - this is where paranioa can set in. However, the time when most people carpool is usually during daylight, which mitigates the risk. Plus the number one way to get around CGS is to interview the prospective candidate, trade driver's license and insurance information before taking a ride with them.
The benifits far outweigh the risk:
1. Save money on gas - Just one more person in the car can cut the gas bill in half - saving you $2.00 a gallon
2. Save CO2 emissions - in the next 10 years the effects of Global Warming are going to be felt worldwide and then we will really see what our cars hjave been doing. In the meantime, try to reduce your carbon footprint. This helps cut down the effects of global warming
3. Meet People - many people are lonely and have no lives. What better way to get a life then to make a friend while carpooling
I think the benefits far outwieghthe risks. Try carpooling and find out for yourself. Why not??