So, you want to start or join a lift-club
Maybe you want to save on traveling costs, save the environment or save yourself from the hassle of our unreliable transport system. It shouldn’t be difficult, should it?
True, but keep in mind that whenever a group effort is required, certain cooperation guidelines need to be put in place and followed to keep everyone happy.
Costs - If you are the driver, set a fair reimbursement fee in advance and decide as to the due date. Passengers, there’s no such thing as a free lunch so be prepared to contribute in order to compensate the driver for petrol and a bit of wear and tear.
Safety - As the driver, make sure that the car is well maintained for the safety of your passengers. Also check your insurance cover. There may be legal, monetary and insurance risk implications involved in routinely carrying extra passengers.
Time - Be on time. This applies to both driver and passengers. A single 10 minute delay can result in 2 hours in traffic. Also, if you cannot make it on a certain day, let everyone know in time to enable them to make alternative arrangements. Agree on a maximum waiting time and stick to it. Also keep in mind that your commute together serves only one purpose – to travel to or from the agreed destination. Save your trips to the grocery store for weekends and pick up your dry-cleaning during your lunch hour.
Respect - Be respectful of others’ property – be careful when opening and closing the car doors. You wouldn’t want to damage the car. Drivers, for the comfort of your passengers, make sure that you car is clean. There is nothing worse than sitting on old takeaway containers on your way to work.
Car Rules - To make the ride pleasant for all, discuss and decide on:
Food, drink and smoking, radio, music and volume.
Above all use your common sense and show common etiquette. Examples: - Don’t bathe yourself in cologne before jumping in the car. In the cramped quarters of a car strong scents can be especially irritating to others.
Don’t carry on long and detailed business and personal phone calls – keep it brief and to the point.
Discussion and agreement on these simple points will ensure you not only arrive alive but happy. - G. Yona - TMH
Picture by Studentvillage.co.za
Food, drink and smoking, radio, music and volume.
Above all use your common sense and show common etiquette. Examples: - Don’t bathe yourself in cologne before jumping in the car. In the cramped quarters of a car strong scents can be especially irritating to others.
Don’t carry on long and detailed business and personal phone calls – keep it brief and to the point.
Discussion and agreement on these simple points will ensure you not only arrive alive but happy. - G. Yona - TMH
Picture by Studentvillage.co.za
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