Megan says:
I wanted to reduce my environmental footprint from the travel I do between Te Aroha and Hamilton, so I went to the supermarket to put up an ad for a rideshare partner. There was an ad already posted by Suzanne. We really are a match made in heaven because we like to discuss and debate things. The 45 minutes to and from Hamilton whizzes by as we catch up on the woes of the world and debrief about the day. Another bonus is that we work fairly close to one another in the CBD. I remember being exhausted when I was driving alone. Suzanne and I rideshare Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and take turns about taking our cars – so we both share the driving, and the vehicle wear and tear.
Suzanne says:
Car pooling means that for some days of the week I can chat about every topic under the sun, find out about another person’s job and have a laugh. After petrol prices went up, I appreciated the advantages to my bank balance even more. Initially I wondered how the arrangement would work as I enjoy time to myself and singing along to the radio. It has evolved into the ideal arrangement for me. That means the flexibility of a certain number of days car pooling, not having to drive every day and also having some time on my own. Communication and flexibility have helped us to find a car pooling arrangement that works.
Case study taken from “Sustainable Living – Transport” produced by the Hamilton City Council.
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