Carpooling (also known as car-sharing, ride-sharing, lift-sharing), is the shared use of a car by the driver and one or more passengers, usually for commuting. Carpooling arrangements and schemes involve varying degrees of formality and regularity. Formal carpool projects have been around in a structured form since the mid-1970s. The Picture below was a Propaganda poster from the
United States government urging carpooling during World War II. If only we had an
easy target like Hitler to blame today's problems.
Canadians’ like their cars as it gives them the sense of freedom. But those these days between economical downfall, oil prices fluctuating like a yo-yo and the increasing contribution to global warming, have drove off into the sun-set like a bad ending to a movie. According to Environment Canada, overall transportation represents the largest single source of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 27% of the total. We have to become more responsible and realaize that times needs change.
Carpooling is a simple way for individuals to take part in the climate change challenge while saving money, reducing congestion and conserving energy along the way. Carpooling has many benefits. Ride-matching can put you in touch with others who are interested in sharing the daily commute. If you are considering carpooling for the first time, guidelines and tips are available on aviable web sites like
Carpooling is a simple way for individuals to take part in the climate change challenge while saving money, reducing congestion and conserving energy along the way. Carpooling has many benefits. Ride-matching can put you in touch with others who are interested in sharing the daily commute. If you are considering carpooling for the first time, guidelines and tips are available on aviable web sites like
