Carpool
App-Based Carpooling: Simpler, Cheaper and Faster
Whether you call it carpooling or ridesharing you now have several low-cost, no-commitment options for sharing a ride to work. With a smartphone or tablet, sharing a ride can be as simple as a few taps.
If you can plan a few hours in advance, try Scoop, Waze Carpool, and Duet. These commute-period carpooling aps match you with a passenger or driver and offer a lower per-ride cost.
Join a carpool instantly with UberPOOL, Carzac, and Lyft Line.
| Service | Anytime | Instant Trip | Commute | Schedule Ahead |
| Lyft Line | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| UberPOOL | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Carzac | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Waze Carpool | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Scoop | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Duet | ✔ | ✔ |
$25 Reward for Carpooling
Save money, and make money! Switch to carpooling at least one day per week and earn $25 from the Drive Less commuter incentive program.
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Full Eligibility Rules
Park & Ride
The map below shows current Park & Ride locations. Click on the individual locations for additional details.
You’re Guaranteed a Ride Home!
We understand that having a vehicle at work provides flexibility in case of something unexpected. We provide a Guaranteed Ride Home in the case of an emergency or unscheduled overtime. We’ll reimburse carpoolers who work in Contra Costa County and need to use a taxi or app-based service to get home in an emergency.
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Driving Alone is Expensive and Time Consuming
Driving solo to work may cost more than you think. The average commuter spends more than $9,000 a year in gas, tolls, parking, vehicle maintenance, and time.
Calculate how much you can save by carpooling. Carpooling also gets you into HOV lanes and allows you toll-free access to the Express Lanes.
Carpool for $1 (or Less) with Casual Carpool
Casual Carpool is an alternative way to create carpools, and has been around for almost 40 years. Casual carpools are formed between at least two riders and one driver at pickup locations in the East Bay during carpool lane hours. Search the list of pickup locations for a no-commitment, app-free carpool option that costs about $1 per trip.
The map below shows current Casual Carpool locations.
Carpool News
- New Transportation Laws Taking Effect in 2020 - Dec 31, 2019
- 511CC & the Miles App: Get Rewarded for Your Commute - Sep 21, 2019
- Green Commute Contest: Win a $20 BART Ticket - Jul 19, 2019
- 4 Ways to Find a Carpool - Sep 7, 2018
- The California Gas Tax Is Here, Don’t Let It Affect You - Oct 31, 2017
