When the gas prices shot up, people were worried because it meant that getting to work or just getting around in general was significantly more expensive.  So, as a result, we saw an increase in the number of people taking advantage of buses, trains and other forms of inexpensive transportation.  One of the big things people were doing as well was carpooling.  But how practical is carpooling?

When the Miles Start Adding Up

I don’t profess to be a math major, but it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that if you’re paying a ton of money in fueling up your car, that after a while it’ll all add up.  Soon, you’ll begin to feel as if your paycheck is going right to the fuel pump.

Working to Fuel Your Car

Face it.  Americans don’t like to share.  Why do you think so many of us are super excited once we are buy our own cars?  For many of us, our cars become somewhat of a sanctuary.  We can blast our music as loud as we want to and take off to the other side of the country at the drop of a hat if we want to.  Our vehicles afford us freedom.  That being said, here are some reasons why we tend to not like carpooling:

• Lack of privacy
• Limited amount of space
• Riding with strangers (sometimes)
• Dependent upon others to transport you to and from work on time

So, is carpooling really that practical?  Sure it may save you a few extra bucks, but is the lack of comfort really worth it?

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