The Carpool Service - La Trobe University

Tips for carpooling

Meet up with your carpool match beforehand
Meet with the person or people you are carpooling with at uni to check that they are an appropriate match and someone you can travel with
Plan driving responsibilities
Plan what days each person is going to drive and the times you will be leaving. Exchange phone numbers in case you have to cancel carpooling on a certain day
Meet in a middle meeting point
If you do not want to meet your match at home, meet in a meeting point that is in between both your houses
Decide on driving expenses
Decide how you will split the petrol costs of carpooling before you carpool. You may wish to alternate driving or use the fuel calculator to figure out a fair price for reimbursement
Talk about ground rules
Let your carpool match know if you don't like smoking, eating in your car, etc.
Arrive on time
Be courteous to the other carpooler and arrive on time to ensure you don't make them late for classes/work
Be safe and careful
Always drive with care so that everyone in the car feels secure and safe