{"id":850,"date":"2011-06-29T08:40:41","date_gmt":"2011-06-29T12:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myinsurancedoctor.com\/?p=850"},"modified":"2011-06-29T08:40:41","modified_gmt":"2011-06-29T12:40:41","slug":"the-benefits-of-carpooling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myinsurancedoctor.com\/midlothian\/2011\/06\/29\/the-benefits-of-carpooling\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Carpooling"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carpooling or ridesharing has many benefits for both you and the environment. Carpool with friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to share transportation. Carpooling saves you and others money on gas, car care and maintenance. Carpooling also cuts down on the amount of cars on the road. Sharing transportation and carpooling is a great idea that you can benefit from.<\/p>\n

More benefits of carpooling are listed below: <\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fewer cars, fewer crashes, safer driving<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Less traffic congestion and less road rage<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fewer cars on the road means less car emissions and less impact on the environment<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shared cost of transportation<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Travel with people you know and trust<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 No need to use public transportation<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Creates community among the people who share a car or carpool together<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Save money on the cost of transportation and car expenses<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When it’s not your turn to drive, you can relax and enjoy not having to deal with the stress of driving<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You can also take advantage of the carpool lane (HOV) offered in many large cities<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Save money on parking fees<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Meet new people and socialize<\/p>\n

Consider some of the environmental impact factors driving your car has:<\/strong><\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is expected that the number of cars and trucks on already crowded highways will double<\/em> in the next 30 years<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Average American spends 434 hours \u2013 18 days \u2013 in his\/her car each year<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Driving your car 20,800 miles a year emits 23,600 lbs of CO2<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Every car annually emits its own weight in carbon dioxide (CO2)<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cut 25 miles a week from your driving and save 1,500 lbs of CO2<\/p>\n

–\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The US could save 33 million gallons of gas \u2013 each day \u2013 if the average vehicle carried one additional person<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Carpooling or ridesharing has many benefits for both you and the environment. Carpool with friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to share transportation. Carpooling saves you and others money on gas, car care and maintenance. Carpooling also cuts down on the amount of cars on the road. 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