Thursday, July 24, 2008

Carpooling - The Newest Trend In City

By Patrick G. Moore

Ever see people carpooling especially in the city? This is not a new phenomena but unfortunately not many people know the benefits of carpooling. I know a few people who are carpooling and today they manage to save what they can earn in a month. It is amazing and I wish there are more people who can realize the benefits of carpooling. Let me tell more about the benefits.

You get to save the environment. The nature is dying. Nature alone will be extinct if no one cares for it anymore. The truth is we live in the nature and it is part of us. Without Earth, there will be no us. So, by taking care of the nature is taking care of our home. Carpooling helps by reducing the number of cars on the road, thus reducing the amount of Carbon Dioxide being released into the air.

Save some dollars. Nowadays, even just a single dollar means so much to everyone. Money is so important that one simply can never live. With the fuel price rising without any signs of stopping, it is advisable to save for the rainy days and also the sunny days. By carpooling, you only need to pay a small amount for the fuel, as the total amount will be divided among the carpoolers.

Keep the traffic jam at minimal. The worst thing about traffic jam is it can takes up to hours to reach your office. Why get stuck in the jam when you can carpool and help to reduce the cars on the road. Less car on the road, smoother journey, no traffic jam. Imagine some people have to wake up much earlier than they have to just to get prepared for work and avoid being late.

Pay the lowest parking fee. You can never avoid parking fees if you have a car. Now, you get to share the cost with all the carpoolers thus everyone can save up a bit of money, which in turn will make big difference in long term. It is recommended to get a monthly pass rather than paying for parking on daily basis.

Meet people face to face. There is not much time in a day you get to talk to people face to face. Most of the time, you would be talking to your staff or boss. By carpooling, you get to talk to different people and share information. If you are the kind who rarely socialize, this is the best way for you to start socializing.

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