Have you ever said “I’m going this route, who cares?” Or have you ever called a friend to pick you up since you were going the same way? Well, without realizing it, this is very similar to carsharing and carpooling. We’ll explain what it is all about.

In hundreds of countries around the world they do it. Young people and adults, some more than others, are taking advantage of this trend to save, contribute to caring for the environment and reduce the level of traffic jams. In short, more and more carpooling becomes one of the best allies for well-being when travelling. 

We are talking about an international trend that is carried out through digital platforms and that both drivers and passengers access to search for available trips or cars with free seats.

In short, it is a group of people, some with empty cars and others in need of trips, who share a common goal: to optimize the use of the car by maximizing the number of seats used.

A story with many years: 

This trend emerged in the United States around 1970 as a response to the oil crisis. Years later, even though the crisis was over, it became popular and gradually became a habit that went beyond saving and ensured well-being during journeys. 

But the popularity we are talking about was not immediate. Despite its birth in the 1970s, it was precisely with the arrival of the Internet that the explosion of this service took place.

Today it is one of the most common habits in various parts of the world. According to the annual report made by Cetelem, the carpooling continues to increase its number of users. The age group that most claims to use this service is young people between 18 and 24 years old.

With the above in mind, it is important for you to know that there is no single way to do it. carpoolingWe tell you: 

• The traditional method: This happens within the group of close contacts; we are talking about friends, family or coworkers who are willing to take you. With this method, the passengers and the driver manage and share the expenses.
  
• The technological method: This is done through the use of some digital platform or app where unknown drivers publish the trips they are going to make and are willing to carry more passengers.

Cost reduction, less stress and fatigue on the road, contribution to caring for the environment: the carpooling has everything it needs to continue positioning itself as a viable alternative for mobility in cities. Do you dare to try it?