Casual Carpool

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1750 Sacramento St
Berkeley, CA 94702

Casual Carpool is an informal ridesharing service operating in the East Bay and San Francisco, where drivers and passengers connect at designated locations without prior arrangements. The service facilitates morning pickups and evening return trips, providing a convenient commuting option for those traveling across the Bay Area.

With multiple pickup locations, including major transit hubs like BART stations, Casual Carpool allows users to navigate the busy traffic efficiently, with specific routes tailored for optimal drop-offs in downtown San Francisco. Riders are encouraged to contribute to toll expenses, though the practice varies by location, fostering a sense of community among participants.

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3.05 reviews
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Bryce N.
9/1/2017

Read up on it in advance, because it can be intimidating. But give it a try! It's so nice to be above ground, looking the bay and bridges, rather than in a tunnel. Almost as good as taking AC...

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Marian C.
10/2/2009

Casual Carpool is kind of like hitchhiking... but in a more organized way.... a great $-saver! How it works is that there's a designated spot where drivers pick up passengers to go over the...

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Bill H.
7/15/2012

Casual Carpool's a great option for me and my commute. Might not be for all folks, and it's definitely worth understanding the tradeoffs. The basics for casual carpool are described here well:...

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Nora S.
8/17/2011

I am torn between 2 and 3 stars because 2.5 is not an option. The idea of Casual Carpool is excellent. Save money and the earth. Yes. But the execution... I was babysitting in Berkeley for a...

Olaf Z.
11/11/2016

Many passengers here are extremely rude. Don't say hello, stare at their phones the entire drive sometimes with headphones in. never contribute to gas or bridge toll. I went out of my way a few...

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