In the past couple of months I was sort of compelled to try out carpooling to my office. I've been on both sides of the table(either as a ride giver or a ride taker) and I'd say I've had mix experience. At the end of the day I don't regret doing that.
A friend had introduced me to Quick Ride Android app. The app was reliable at least during the early stages. It was no hassle getting rides in the morning though it was a challenge while leaving work. Even SRide app connected me to trustworthy carpoolers.
Some days passed by, I was made a part of a WA group and yeah this made me acquainted with some nice folks. However, when giving rides I noticed some idiosyncracies:
A friend had introduced me to Quick Ride Android app. The app was reliable at least during the early stages. It was no hassle getting rides in the morning though it was a challenge while leaving work. Even SRide app connected me to trustworthy carpoolers.
Some days passed by, I was made a part of a WA group and yeah this made me acquainted with some nice folks. However, when giving rides I noticed some idiosyncracies:
- Fellow riders asking intrusive questions like how much the car costed and grilling why I preferred one brand over another if my mileage is less
- Questioning how much I make blatantly
- Whether I stay in a rented or owned house
That too when you are meeting someone for the first time. Another incident that is fresh is one guy was arguing left and right during the whole time. It was the tipping point where I decided upon to only carpool with a select few.
Overall it was a decent experience with the only caveat avoid carpooling with total strangers.
/ Rant end
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