How do you say no to carpool?

As others have said, you don't need to explain yourself or offer any excuses. A simple The carpool arrangement isn't going to work out for us. As of Monday we won't be able to drop your daughter home after school anymore will do. Then get out of the conversation as soon as possible!



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You accept graciously and with thanks. Then try to return the favor someday—not necessarily as giving them a ride, but some other kind of favor. Doing each other favors is what cements relationships.

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Driving became way more affordable So increased car ownership helped cause the decline in carpooling. But what caused increased car ownership? Affordability is one factor. After 1990, car prices suddenly flattened out, while all other prices continued to climb.

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The rise of multi-tasking to and from work—also called trip-chaining—makes shared travel less feasible. Greater worker schedule flexibility most likely impedes carpool formation as commuters are unwilling to give up their schedule flexibility to coordinate with a fellow traveler.

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Even if it's something you really want, if the offer is coming from a stranger, you should ignore the person and walk the other way. If a stranger walks up or pulls up in a car and you're too far away to hear the person, don't go closer, even if the person waves you over. Just get away.

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