Commuter Testimonials

Yvy (Town of Aurora) on Clean Air Commute Week

"Just a quick note to let you know that this week has really impacted me…I have driven over 500km this week for work…either just my regular commute and/or attending meetings out of the office in other cities. This has made me think about how I can improve things both from an environmental perspective and a financial perspective with the rising cost of gas etc. I have now registered for carpoolzone and hope I can help someone by carpooling from my rural area. Just wanted to let you know that the work you do makes a positive impact." 

Mike (Southlake Regional Health Center) on Carpool Zone

“Less than two hours after registering online, the system found a perfect ride match. After connecting via email we decided to give it a try with an open outlook, both insisting that if we drove one another crazy we would sever our commuting relationship immediately. As it turned out we are similar in age and life circumstances so we actually get along well, providing each other with a voice to reason with, other than the radio!
The advantages and ease of use of this program are great and I strongly encourage others to give it a try:

• We’re saving money on gas and wear and tear on our vehicles.

• We’re decreasing the number of airborne pollutants.

• Most importantly, I have struck up a friendship with someone that I would have never otherwise met.”

Mazy, Sarah, Daisy, Emily, and Amelia on carpooling

Mazy, Sarah, Daisy, Emily, and Amelia carpool together every day from Markham to Newmarket. They started out as two-person group in 2006, but quickly expanded. Members of this carpool take turns driving once a week. They all point to the cost saving as the biggest reason they keep carpooling. Emily estimates she saves $8 to $10 on gas every day that she leaves her car at home, never mind the reduced wear and tear on her vehicle. If she keeps carpooling as long as her fellow riders have, she will save over $3,000! When considering the many carpool advantages, the group cites premium parking spots as a close second to cost savings. They value the friendships they have formed along the way and also appreciate having the group's extra eyes on the road when they are in the driver's seat.