If you’re looking for a quick trip out of town or up to the mountains, share a ride with a fellow traveler through Zimride, a ride-sharing service that facilitatescarpooling to help travelers save money and reduce gas. You can host a carpool or join one, and rides can cost as little as $10. Rides are available from Berkeley to Truckee and San Francisco to Tahoe, among others.
According to Zimride, “If just 10 percent of Tahoe travelers choose to travel with two additional people this season, we estimate it would take 60,000 cars off the rode [and] save $12 million.” Check it out at www.zimride.com.