Should I charge the other riders?

You and your carpool partners should discuss how to fairly distribute the costs of your commute. You can do this by taking turns as the carpool driver, or by having the driver charge each rider a fare that you all agree on. Remember that there are more expenses than just gasoline. Each rider should be expected to pay for a share of the gasoline, parking, oil, service, and wear and tear. For help refer to following guide from AAA.

AAA Driving Costs Guide

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1. How do I find a carpool partner?
2. Should I carpool with someone I don't know?
3. Should our carpool set rules?
4. Should I charge the other riders?
5. Do I need car insurance?
6. How do carpoolers decide who drives?
7. What if one partner wants the other to go out of their way to pick up another rider?
8. What if one carpooler makes the others late for work?
9. How long should a trial period be?
10. What if one person decides they do not want to carpool with the other person?
11. An employee only lives two miles away from work. Can they still carpool?
12. What if I need to get home in the case of an emergency?