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The commute to work consumes thousands of hours each year. A majority of commuters choose private or public transportation. One alternative that is often overlooked is car pooling with coworkers.

Taking a single vehicle to work means several people only have to pay for one vehicle’s worth of gas. This can save a considerable amount of money, especially when gas prices are high or for long commutes. Other expenses such as tolls are lessened with each passenger paying a portion.

Sharing a ride with coworkers gives people a chance to work longer hours. They may not have access to all of their resources during the drive, but they can share ideas and talk. It’s a chance to converse about work with less pressure compared to sitting in a conference room. People can also get to know their coworkers personally during a car pool ride.

Car pool vehicles often are able to use the high-occupancy vehicle lane during peak traffic hours. Using the HOV lane allows people to avoid heavy traffic.

Car pooling can be an advantageous alternative to driving alone or taking public transportation to work. Although it may require some planning, car pooling can help professionals in any occupation.

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