Carpooling is the easiest and most
commonly used ridesharing arrangement. Usually two or
more commuters organize their trips to and from a
destination and decide on guidelines that best suit the
participants.
Becoming part of a carpool group is easy and can consist
of any number of options based on your destination and
work hours. You can share a ride and determine the
flexibility of the carpool based on the needs of the
participants. Here are some possible arrangements:
- One person drives all the time, with passengers
share the cost of commuting
- Participants alternate driving and never
exchange any money
- A carpool driver picks up passengers at their
homes, meets at a central location; or passengers
meet at the driver’s home
- Participants share a ride every day or only on
certain days
There are a number of advantages of a carpool, such
as:
- Less stress commuting to and from work
- Financial savings by sharing the cost of the
commute
- No more driving around looking for parking
- Relaxation, as a rider you have some free time
- Reduced travel time if an HOV lane is available
- Helping protect the environment with a reduction
in pollution through less auto emissions
Call a friend, neighbor or co-worker and start
sharing a ride today!
Below are a variety of links to information about
carpooling options, including ride-matching services, the
locations of park-and-ride lots, and much more. Check
this page regularly as more links will be added as they
become available.
If you are aware of additional commuting links and
resources that should be added to this page, please let
us know. Send your suggestions and comments to
TN.SmartCommutetn.gov
CARPOOL LINKS
Tennessee Carpool Center: connect with other carpoolers
in your area
RTA Carpool ridematch: find a friend to share a ride
Middle TN Region and Nashville:
Park and Ride lots
Memphis Rideshare: connect with carpoolers in
the Memphis area
Knoxville Smart Trips: connect with carpoolers
in the Knoxville area
Carpool World: worldwide match for commuters based on proximity to home
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