How a commuter can find a carpool
If you don't know anyone with whom you can carpool, you can search for a carpool by through RideshareOptimizer.com, commuters can easily find efficient carpools. The more traditional ways to find a carpool -- through clubs contacts or other social networks -- still exist for those who prefer a more personalized search method.

The process of starting a carpool is as follows:
?Registration involves creating a new commuter profile. This profile helps match you with the right carpool partner for your daily commute or single trip. All information is kept strictly confidential and no commitments are made by signing up.
Additional Information- You may include additional information and ask questions of your potential carpool.
Who has the wheel? ? For carpooling, you need to figure out who is going to drive and when. The driver should have a good driving record before getting behind the wheel.
Communication and Etiquette- After you get in touch with future carpool partners, take some time discussing what you think is proper carpool rules and etiquette.

Resolving these issues and ensuring a good match are the most important aspects of forming a successful carpool.

Finding the right match
Obviously, the best carpool partners are commuters who live near to each other, have a common destination, and a similar schedule. Search options let you decide how flexible you are in distance, driving times, and other preferences.

Carpooling is the smart way to share your ride and your expenses. Carpooling has many environmental, community and personal benefits. E.g., it reduces the number of cars on the road, reducing congestion. Carpooling lessens the demand for new roads and parking lots.

Our service helps you to connect with carpoolers in your area and takes into account your preferences for sorting and finding the right carpool partner(s). For example a female commuter can set her preferences to indicate that she only wants to share rides with other females who don't smoke. Of course, adding such restrictions will reduce the number of potential members of your carpool.