Shared Transit - Carpooling and Carsharing

The benefits of carpooling are substantial.  Studies show that employees who carpool:

• Arrive at work on time more frequently (due to using priority carpool lanes)
• Arrive at work less stressed (due to having time to relax, read, or laugh with friends)
• Have more money in their pocket, due to shared costs of gas, parking, and maintenance.

Ottawa Ride Match

This is a great free service that takes between 5-15 minutes to register for and find people in your area willing to share a ride.  All information is kept private and car pool groups are matched based on origin, destination, smoking or non-smoking, and work schedule.  

VRTUCAR

Ottawa's car sharing program serving 1,800 residents with over 100 fuel-efficient cars in Ottawa and Gatineau.

Commuting Cost Calculator

If you’re not yet convinced of the benefits, check out how much money you will save by considering carpooling.  The above calculator provides a holistic perspective of a car owner’s costs versus savings.

Database of Vehicles based on Fuel Economy Ratings

For those people trying to choose which of their friends’ vehicles should serve as the dedicated carpool vehicle, perhaps considering the fuel efficiency is worth a look.  You could save $$$ and the environment.