Published Apr 4, 2016
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Not Your Nurse
1 Article; 186 Posts
Hi all
I was wondering if anyone carpools (now or in the past) to work, if so what is/was your experience like?
Also does anyone know of how to find carpools...
TIA
:)
ponymom
385 Posts
Hi what happens if one gets mandated? If they are the driver or a rider?
HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD
9,051 Posts
Many larger hospitals in my area have a process to match car/van poolers as well as discount programs that subsidize public transport (bus, train) for their employees. Ask your HR department about it. If the organization does not already have a program, they (HR) would be the department that would implement and manage it.
If you're in a good sized city, check with your city transportation department to see if they have programs. You may be surprised. Many cities are doing this because there are Federal grants/funding to support efforts that cut down on traffic congestion & pollution.
TheCommuter, BSN, RN
102 Articles; 27,612 Posts
I carpooled before I became a nurse. Since my attitude regarding timeliness and punctuality is blase (read: I don't give a rat's behind), it would be unfair of me to cause the other person in my carpool to be late.
I'd rather deal with the consequences of my character flaws without pulling a carpool partner into a mess (s)he didn't create.