Before starting on any carpooling arrangement, it’s a good idea to meet over coffee or lunch to iron out details. Some of the ground you should cover:
• Who drives, and when
• How often you’ll carpool
• Arrangements for pick-ups and drop-offs
• Duties of the driver, such as filling up the gas tank before picking up riders
• Whether smoking is allowed
• Any other questions or concerns you may have
• Will you add additional riders
Consider establishing a trial period of a week or two to give determine if you’re suited to carpool together, if adjustments need to be made, or if you need to find a different carpool partner.
