How have tolls affected Casual Carpool?

For over 30 years, casual carpoolers invited strangers into their cars to avoid paying a toll on the Bay Bridge. This uncommon act saved everyone both money and time, and was good for more than a few good stories.

On July 1 of last year, the the MTC began charging Keep reading >>

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Antioch carpoolers find friendship through shared commute

Think your commute is a drag? If you’re traveling solo, ridesharing just might make your morning. As three Contra Costa County employees discovered, carpooling isn’t just for saving money, breezing through traffic, and reducing CO2 emissions–it can also be a great way to form meaningful friendships.

In late 2007, the Keep reading >>

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