The Benefits
The Cost of Owning a Car
Driving is expensive. The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) estimates that it costs $11,500 annually to own and operate a car (based on a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LTZ four-door sedan driven 18,000 km per year) and that doesn’t include tolls and parking. Find a smart commute option like carpooling, transit or active commuting and you can save a bundle. Click here to download the Canadian Automobile Association's driving costs calculator.
Why Carpool?
What better way to start your day than by getting picked up by a warm vehicle? Just one of the benefits of carpooling. The following Top 5 reasons are compliments of one recent carpooler here in Newmarket.
- Save money on gas
- Save wear and tear on the carpool members' vehicles
- Reduce airborne pollutants
- The rider gets a nice warm vehicle to jump into
- Strike up a new friendship
Why active commute?
It's simple - save money and get healthy. Active commuting is an excellent way to maintain your health and your budget. By walking, jogging or cycling to work, you eliminate the costs of driving altogether and keep yourself in shape by participating in a physical activity.
Why take public transit?
Driving can be time consuming and expensive, so why not remove a little stress from your busy day and take public transit? Not only is it inexpensive, but it's also reliable and easy! Find times and routes by calling YRT/Viva's automated phone system, rideQuest Call at 1 888 MOVE YRT, to get all the information you need. Monthly transit passes are also now tax deductible, so remember to save your receipts and passes to be eligible to receive the new Federal Tax Credit!
