Casual Carpool

Thank you, driver
Originally uploaded by treebjen

This is Bay Bridge phenomenon that I have tried to capture for a long time.

"Casual car pools" or "ad hoc car pools" are informal car pools that form when drivers and passengers meet – without specific prior arrangement – at designated locations.

There are lots of great stories that come from this spontaneous method of commuting. It's a great convenience as well as a social experiment. I have taken it the Oakland Avenue, Park and Hampel, and College and Claremont locations. There are only a few drivers I've encountered more than once. There are many funny stories, and few scary ones (let's keep it that way!)

There are many opinions about the experience. And, it seems there are some who have written books and many who have written articles on the subject. I like this video about casual carpool. The stuff that happens in these cars is stuff worthy of putting on-screen.