Comments on: An Easy Way to Save Fuel and Money http://www.personalfinanceplaybook.com/2009/11/an-easy-way-to-save-fuel-and-money/ A Blog About Personal Finance & Investing Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:02:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Todd Metheny http://www.personalfinanceplaybook.com/2009/11/an-easy-way-to-save-fuel-and-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1641 Todd Metheny Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:01:06 +0000 http://www.personalfinanceplaybook.com/?p=1564#comment-1641 I'm in the same boat. I acknowledge that carpooling is better in a lot of ways - but I'm not sure I'd be willing to do it unless I was certain that I was going to feel comfortable with the people involved. I could see carpooling almost becoming like a dating ad - "I'm looking for a non-smoker that likes to listen to NPR in the car on the way to work;)" I’m in the same boat. I acknowledge that carpooling is better in a lot of ways – but I’m not sure I’d be willing to do it unless I was certain that I was going to feel comfortable with the people involved. I could see carpooling almost becoming like a dating ad – “I’m looking for a non-smoker that likes to listen to NPR in the car on the way to work;)”

]]> By: Don@moneyreasons.com http://www.personalfinanceplaybook.com/2009/11/an-easy-way-to-save-fuel-and-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1634 Don@moneyreasons.com Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:56:06 +0000 http://www.personalfinanceplaybook.com/?p=1564#comment-1634 Hmm, interesting post. Technology is just amazing... It really does open up doors of possibilities that previously didn't exist. I have to admit though, I wouldn't carpool with another person unless I knew them quite well. A buddy and I did this last year, and it was very cost effective. I did miss my quiet time though. If gas prices rise above $3.00 next year, we'll pick up where we left off. Hmm, interesting post. Technology is just amazing… It really does open up doors of possibilities that previously didn’t exist.

I have to admit though, I wouldn’t carpool with another person unless I knew them quite well. A buddy and I did this last year, and it was very cost effective. I did miss my quiet time though. If gas prices rise above $3.00 next year, we’ll pick up where we left off.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.personalfinanceplaybook.com/2009/11/an-easy-way-to-save-fuel-and-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1610 Rachel Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:24:11 +0000 http://www.personalfinanceplaybook.com/?p=1564#comment-1610 Great post! I have not heard about this before but it sounds like a really interesting concept. I liked what Todd said above about the safety concerns. In addition, like you said, RJ, I think that the inconvenience may hamper some from using this sytem. Nevertheless, people are bringing their own bags to stores, recyclying even when they have to drive their bottles/cans to a facility, and buying organic despite the extra cost. I think our society is starting to be less self-centered and that's great news for this possible future system. I look forward to your next post, and hope to hear more about improving traffic flow. Great post! I have not heard about this before but it sounds like a really interesting concept. I liked what Todd said above about the safety concerns. In addition, like you said, RJ, I think that the inconvenience may hamper some from using this sytem. Nevertheless, people are bringing their own bags to stores, recyclying even when they have to drive their bottles/cans to a facility, and buying organic despite the extra cost. I think our society is starting to be less self-centered and that’s great news for this possible future system. I look forward to your next post, and hope to hear more about improving traffic flow.

]]> By: Todd Metheny http://www.personalfinanceplaybook.com/2009/11/an-easy-way-to-save-fuel-and-money/comment-page-1/#comment-1608 Todd Metheny Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:17 +0000 http://www.personalfinanceplaybook.com/?p=1564#comment-1608 I've heard you talk about this before. It's an interesting idea - that you could basically plug into a system and ride along with a stranger going the way you're going. I wonder what the liability issues would be as far as safety for the passengers/drivers. Hitchhiking is illegal in my state. Of course, it used to be very common practice. People picked up strangers and no money changed hands. For safety reasons, there was something of a societal shift away from this. I think it's still pretty commonplace in Europe (I've personally hitchhiked in Europe). Once upon a time I had a pickup - and I used to pick up hitchhikers all the time (okay, maybe 4-5 times), but I would ask them to ride in the bed of the truck for my safety. I don't think I've picked one up since I started driving a car. I'm sure you could alleviate some of these safety concerns with a screening process, but that's not going to catch everyone. Would you let your teenage son or daughter participate in the program? How many negative news stories would it take to kill a program like this? It's an interesting issue. Are we too guarded/dangerous as a people to participate in something that makes sense and is clearly advantageous for us, the driver and the environment? I’ve heard you talk about this before. It’s an interesting idea – that you could basically plug into a system and ride along with a stranger going the way you’re going.

I wonder what the liability issues would be as far as safety for the passengers/drivers. Hitchhiking is illegal in my state. Of course, it used to be very common practice. People picked up strangers and no money changed hands. For safety reasons, there was something of a societal shift away from this. I think it’s still pretty commonplace in Europe (I’ve personally hitchhiked in Europe).

Once upon a time I had a pickup – and I used to pick up hitchhikers all the time (okay, maybe 4-5 times), but I would ask them to ride in the bed of the truck for my safety. I don’t think I’ve picked one up since I started driving a car.

I’m sure you could alleviate some of these safety concerns with a screening process, but that’s not going to catch everyone. Would you let your teenage son or daughter participate in the program? How many negative news stories would it take to kill a program like this? It’s an interesting issue. Are we too guarded/dangerous as a people to participate in something that makes sense and is clearly advantageous for us, the driver and the environment?

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