Chatham-Kent residents are being asked to give carpooling a try with a new online tool.
February is carpool month and the municipality has teamed up with Commute Ontario, a website that lets users discover ride-sharing options across the region.
Ian Clark, transit project manager with the municipality, described carpooling as a safe, consistent and affordable option.
“There is a misconception that creating a carpool is tricky, but the reality is that it can’t be easier. When people sign up, they will be notified of others in the area who are also looking for the exact same thing,” said Clark. “We want to encourage the ‘ah- ha’ moments of discovering who else is looking to share a ride, after all, carpooling is all about community because it connects friends, neighbours, and colleagues together.”
Business owners, manufacturers, and agricultural industries are also encouraged to take part in carpool month by reaching out to the Chatham-Kent Economic Development department for tools that can help their employees.
“In a digital economy that has seen the rise of many ridesharing programs, this is an excellent turn-key opportunity for businesses to take carpooling to the next level,” said Jamie Rainbird, manager of Chatham-Kent Economic Development. “There is no doubt that Commute Ontario can give a competitive advantage to manufacturers and all industries when it comes to hiring and retaining employees, which is essential in today’s market.”
People who register for Commute Ontario during the month of February are also entered to win a $500 towards the purchase of gas.
