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Carpool at MALLaysia
Written by Web Master   
Saturday, 12 June 2004

The time is right. High escalating fuel prices, diminishing resources, global warming … all come together to make Carpooling a compelling, green activity, right-thing-to-do social responsibility, not to mention real cost-savings.

And, oh, did we forget the opportunity to make new friends, expand your network or simply the priceless feel-good glow?

This is a no-fuss service to make carpooling as easy as possible. You should not have to think hard about how to use the service, but quickly get down to registering and finding your carpool matches as simply as possible.

The objective is to start or find a carpool quickly, not spend time learning how to use this website. We are confident that you will find the Carpool Form (for submitting your details) and the Carpool Table (to view all the listings) self-explanatory.

If you think it can be made easier or simpler, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Carpool now in these easy steps:

  1. Take a look at the Carpool Listings , to see info of Drivers and Passengers.
  2. Search by Pick-up Point, Destination, Role, Period, or State for specific listings.
  3. Register to join the Carpool community
  4. You have to log-in to proceed.
  5. Submit your listing as a Driver or as a Passenger.
  6. Back to Step 1.

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We wish you a Safe and Pleasant carpooling experience.

 

Last Updated ( Friday, 11 July 2008 )
 
Carpool Guidelines
Written by Administrator   
Wednesday, 30 July 2008

Here are some guidelines for a  happy carpooling experience:

  • Get Acquainted First. This is especially important if you start off as total strangers to each other. Arrange to meet at a neutral public place (preferably with friends tagging along) to determine if you wish to proceed with the carpool or not. Trust your instinct; if you don't feel comfortable, do not proceed! Preferably exchange copies of IC and lodge the document (or carpooling details) with family or friends.
  • Driving Schedule.  If the members of the carpool are all drivers, determine the schedule for rotation, whether daily, weekly or monthly.
  • Reimbursement Costs. If there is a sole driver, then the passengers should consider reimbursing the driver some of the costs and expenses for the carpool. A reasonable guide would be 65sen/km to 90sen/km for the overall running costs of the car (1600cc-2000cc, inclusive fuel + maintenance + wear and tear) to be shared equally by the passengers and driver. Toll and parking are separately shared. Decide whether the reimbursement is daily, weekly or monthly.
  • Route and Pick-up Points. Determine the route and the pick-up point(s). Remember that the primary objective of the carpool is to commute to-and-from work and should not be side-tracked into shopping trips or running errands, which may affect others' schedules.
  • Punctuality. Agree on the pick-up time and reasonable waiting period (for unavoidable delays). Typically should not exceed 5 minutes. This is easily enforced by the Driver. What if the Driver is late? Agree on a contingency plan if the Driver is excessively late.
  • Establish Ground Rules. Discuss possible irritants upfront. Smoking/non-smoking, music/type/volume, eating/drinking, perfume/cologne, driving speed, conversations/topics that are taboo, etc.
  • Communication. Establish a proper communication channel. Who calls whom and how and under what circumstances (eg. sick, delay, absence, etc.).
  • Driver's Responsibilities. The car and driver are insured. The car is well-maintained, clean and has sufficient fuel and tyres are safe and correctly inflated. The Driver must choose a safe route and speed. Agree on an alternative driver or a contingency plan, if the Driver is sick or delayed or absent.
  • Passenger's Responsibilities. Observe the ground rules, be punctual, and be considerate to the other occupants in the car.

May you have a safe and happy carpooling experience!

 

 
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