Europe Loves Carpooling, Why Don’t We?

[eilen]

1. I think many women don't carpool

because they have errands before and after work-- bringing kids to daycare or school, stopping for groceries on the way home.

In my line of work-- hospital work, we have rotating shifts and often can't get out on time. Last week my 7-3:30 shift was extended to 5pm due to 3 admissions coming at once. The next day I was asked to work an extra 4 hours as staff is short (all the time this happens....). I can't imagine having anyone rely upon me for a ride home in this case. However, I am happy to give someone a ride home if they need it and plan to share my car with my college student. If he can get his butt out of bed early enough to drop me off at work, I can probably take a bus home if I am not working late. No buses after 10:30 at night.

I'd like to live close enough to work I can easily bus or ride my bike.