A daily carpool helps you save money, reduce your carbon footprint, and connect with new people. Even better: With the Pave Commute App, every sustainable trip to work is rewarded—whether you’re carpooling, cycling, walking, or using public transit.
But how does a daily carpool actually work? What are the benefits? And how can you start? This article answers your most important questions, provides practical tips, and shares fun facts about sustainable commuting.
Why a Daily Carpool is Worth It
1. Save Big on Commuting Costs
If your daily commute is 10 miles one way, that adds up to 5,200 miles per year (based on 260 workdays). The average car in the U.S. gets 25 MPG, meaning you’ll use around 208 gallons of gas per year just for commuting.
- At $3 per gallon, that’s $624 per year in fuel costs.
- Car maintenance costs around 10 cents per mile, adding $520 annually.
🔹 Total annual commute costs: $1,144.
By carpooling with just one other person, you can cut these costs in half—saving $572 per year, just on gas and wear & tear. If you have per mile insurance, the savings are even higher.
2. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Let´s stick to the example from before. When your average commute is 10 miles, that means you drive around 5,200 miles just to get to work. Each mile driven produces 404 grams of CO₂. That’s 2.1 metric tons of CO₂ per year, per person. Carpooling with just one other person saves over 1 metric ton of CO₂ per year.
By carpooling and cutting your driving in half, you’re not just saving money on gas – you’re also preventing 1.05 metric tons of CO₂ from entering the atmosphere each year. That’s equivalent to the CO₂ emissions from producing about 150 T-shirts! So while you might not throw away 150 shirts every year, by choosing to carpool, you’re effectively saving that amount of resources and environmental impact.
3. Say Goodbye to Parking Hassles
Morning traffic and parking struggles are major time-wasters. A daily carpool reduces congestion and frees up parking spaces—especially at offices with limited parking.
Case Study: Liebherr
Liebherr has 5,000 employees but only 2,300 parking spaces. The company encouraged carpooling through Pave Commute and saw a significant reduction in parking demand and congestion.
🔹 Fewer cars = Less stress and shorter commutes
🔹 More free parking = Happier employees
🔹 Stronger team spirit = Better workplace culture
4. Stronger Community Spirit and Motivation
Commuting to work together with colleagues promotes social interaction and strengthens team spirit. 63% of the Pave Commute users surveyed believe that the app has improved the sense of community within the company. Especially with daily carpooling, you may come into contact with colleagues you don’t have much to do with in a work context, and new colleagues can connect more easily within the company.
In addition to the rewards, Pave Commute also offers exciting challenges, such as on the Carpool Day. Viki from hali won the #Carpoolchallenge and received an alcohol-free wine tasting package for herself and her carpool.
How to Find a Daily Carpool
There are several ways to find a carpool for your daily commute. Depending on the size of the company and the distance, different solutions can make sense:
1. Company Bulletin Boards & Internal Platforms
Some workplaces offer carpool boards where employees can post ride requests. However, this method lacks privacy—personal contact details must be shared publicly.
2. Talk to Your Colleagues
Bringing up carpooling in team meetings or asking HR about sustainable commuting programs can help. Many colleagues might be interested but don’t know how to start.
3. Use a Smart Carpooling App
With Pave Commute, you can find colleagues with similar work hours without revealing personal addresses.
✔️ Interactive map to see nearby coworkers
✔️ In-app chat (no need to exchange phone numbers!)
✔️ Safe, easy, and company-exclusive
Tips for a Successful Daily Carpool
- Set Clear Agreements: Decide who drives when and stick to a schedule.
- Share Costs Fairly: Split gas and maintenance costs or take turns driving.
- Stay in Touch: If plans change, communicate through the app.
Why Pave Commute Is the Best Choice
Most apps (like BlaBlaCar) focus on long-distance travel. Pave Commute is built specifically for daily work commutes, offering:
🔹 Rewards for every sustainable trip—not just carpools, but also cycling & transit
🔹 Gamification & challenges to keep commuting fun and engaging
🔹 Seamless setup—join your company’s program, find a daily carpool, and start saving
“Pave Commute is a great incentive not only for your own health, but also for emission-free commuting, clean air and a bearable urban environment. Of course, winning an iPhone 15 is also fantastic!”
Is Your Company Using Pave Commute Yet?
If not, you have two options:
1.Try Pave Commute Yourself! 🚀 Start your free trial now – without any payment details. See the benefits for yourself and start a movement in your company!
2.Refer Your Employer! 📩 We’ll reach out to your company for you—just send us a contact, and we’ll handle the rest!
