Shared Cost: The first, utmost, and immediate benefit of carpool is, it divides the total cost. Sometimes, if the ride is shared between more than a couple of individuals, it could even be cheaper than public transport. It is not only the travel fare that reduces but also the cost of maintaining a vehicle that can be brought down to a great extent. AAA estimates that it costs an average of $9,282 per year, or $773.50 a month, to own and drive a car. When you drive alone to work, it means you’re also going it alone for the cost of fuel, maintenance, and repairs. Moreover, it can aid in reducing the traffic jams. Sharing the ride means more spaces on the road and fewer traffic jams.
Reduces Pollution: Another direct impact of carpool is plummeting pollution. Less cars on the road means less traffic and fewer carbon footprints, less carbon footprints means a healthier environment to live in. Carpooling can help to bring down the carbon footprints into half, just imagine the power of sharing a ride. Pollution due to cars add many folds to the existing pollution in the environment.