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Shift San Diego
| Jul 21, 2017
Going to work is something we all do everyday. The commute becomes part of our daily routine. Because it is so mundane, it is good to take some time to reflect on the work commute.
You Can Learn About Your Car Costs
Have you ever thought about how much money you spend using your car? Here is an estimate from AAA on the average cost per mile for a vehicle. If you drive 15,000 miles in a year, you are spending approximately $8,565.

Costs per mile includes: fuel, maintenance, tires, insurance, license, registration and taxes, depreciation, and finance charges.
Source: AAA Exchange
You Can Save with Carpooling
Find a friend, colleague or co-worker through iCommute. You can share a ride to work and could potentially find major savings. Carpooling is an easy way to instantly reduce your commuting costs by up to 50 percent or more. You could potentially cut the cost of gas in half and reduce wear and tear on your vehicle because you will be driving less. That will mean lower maintenance costs for your vehicle and, if you reduce your vehicle's mileage significantly, less depreciation of your vehicle's value. Savings can vary based on several factors, such as how often you carpool, the number of people in the carpool, commute distance, and the type of vehicle. Keep in mind that this table does not include parking fees. You can calculate your own commute here and see how much you could save through a carpool, vanpool or taking transit. For more information about the total costs of driving, click here.
You Are the Traffic Solution
Still not convinced to try carpooling? Think about the bigger picture. Next time you are stuck in rush hour traffic or taking a detour around a construction project, look around. There are a lot of people driving by themselves. What if we could reduce the number of cars on the road by half if we all carpooled? How would the road or freeway look like now? Now think about this quote from James McGrath, “You are not stuck in traffic. You are traffic.” You have the power to do something. Take the wheel and try a different way of commuting and carpool.
You Get More Than Just Monetary Benefits
Bonus – Less cars on the road helps keep the air clean, which helps combat climate change. It also reduces demand for more roadway infrastructure and therefore preserves and maintains more open and green space in the community.
Give carpooling a try. It`s good for your wallet, well-being, and the environment. For more information about carpooling and how to get started, click here.
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