Carpoolers can either share driving and expenses or one person may drive most or all of the time, in which case the passenger shares operating expenses with the driver.

Figure out who's going to drive and when. If everyone takes turns driving, decide if you want to alternate on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. If there are more than two of you in your carpool, designate a back-up driver in case someone's unable to drive during their rotation. Then, do a schedule and make sure every member of your carpool gets a copy of your schedule and contact numbers..

Next, talk to the people in your carpool to determine where to meet. Decide whether you prefer door-to-door service or meeting at one central convenient location to all. Establish your morning and evening pick up times. Then plan your route!