carpool rider
Lane-qualifying extra occupant
A carpool rider is someone who shares a vehicle with others for regular commutes, typically to work or school.
The rider may take turns driving or simply be a passenger who contributes gas money.
Carpool riders help reduce traffic, fuel costs, and environmental impact: The carpool rider waited at the park-and-ride lot.
- passengerTraveler, not operator
- backseat driverPassenger offering unsolicited advice
- commuterOne who travels regularly
- morning commuteRegular trip to work
- rush hourBusiest commuting period
vanpool · shuttle · carshare · backseat · pickup · dropoff · highway · morning · colleague · coworker · lane · traffic · rideshare · Uber · Lyft · fare · split · gas
role in shared transportation
carpool ridercarpool driver
Shared-ride vehicle operator
driver · designated driver · chauffeur · behind the wheel · motorist