Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

No

Yes, but provide more incentives for public transportation use by increased funding and accessibility

Public transit should be invested into for cities and high population areas but should not affect rural areas and how they choose to deal with transportation

Yes, but something needs to change in order for that to be effective since currently, it is either too difficult or too expensive.

rather than providing incentives, they should make it easy enough to use and practical enough that people WANT to use it.

I feel as if the government should churn some money into better public transportation, less supermassive 4 lane roads and more buses or even trains.

Yes, but the government should focus on public transportation services to reduce emissions and traffic

It can easily become dangerous, encourage it with family and friends, but not through laws or money.

No, but States should receive Federal incentives for incentivizing carpooling and shared transportation services.

No, but only because people are not going to do this. There are already incentives and they have not helped.

I think they should encourage it, and if they provide an incentive it shouldn't be that big, because it could cost the government a lot of money.

They should not add much of an incentive, but also should not punish for stacking more people than usual in a vehicle.

Add a carpool lane so that parties with 3 or more people can drive smoother as a benefit of having enough people so traffic goes smoother and they can get from place to place using less fuel, emitting less emissions.

Depends on the context of the situation, more likely for urban areas where it is more easily added but not in rural areas and offer other incentives

No, allow it to be more privatized for the sake of low taxes, low national debt, capitalism, and weak government.

No, people are moving towards becoming independent in their lives and being able to provide their own services if possible.

No, privatize it for the sake of low taxes, low national debt, capitalism, federalism, weak government, and checks and balances.

Yes the government should provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services with limitations on the incentives but it will help with the health of the environment that is kind of rapidly declining right now in the 21st century.

I feel like if you wanna do it then it shouldn't be a problem and if you don't then you don't got too

I think it depends from city to city and state to state. Some states and cities this just wouldn't make sense where other states and cities make more sense to have this

This isn't the government's business. People can carpool if they want to, but if they don't want to then they don't have to.

People do like to travel alone, and there can be weird people out there that will use this in the wrong way. I agree it will be better but they should have a system for background checks and only have it open during certain times of the day. It should be the companies to provide incentives and try to make the emissions rate lower, because they are the ones who control that market and they should be more conscious of their enviroment.

Yes, but it should be the government’s duty to upgrade public transportation services and make it affordable to everyone.

Yes, because it will make it where there are less car being used and the environment can change for the better.

Yes, governments should consider providing incentives for carpooling and shared transportation services, as they offer significant benefits in reducing traffic congestion, emissions, and costs, while also improving air quality and promoting a more sustainable transportation system.
Here's a more detailed look at the arguments for and against government incentives:
Arguments for Government Incentives:
Reduced Traffic Congestion:
By encouraging carpooling and shared rides, governments can reduce the number of single-occupancy vehicles on the road, leading to less traffic and smoother comm…  Read moreutes.
Lower Emissions and Improved Air Quality:
Fewer vehicles on the road translate to less pollution and lower carbon emissions, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment.
Cost Savings for Individuals and Businesses:
Carpooling and shared transportation services can reduce fuel costs, parking fees, and vehicle maintenance expenses, leading to significant savings for individuals and businesses.
Increased Sustainability:
Promoting shared transportation aligns with sustainability goals by reducing reliance on individual vehicles and promoting more efficient use of transportation resources.
Improved Quality of Life:
Reduced commute times and stress can lead to a better quality of life for commuters, enhancing job satisfaction and overall well-being.
Social Benefits:
Carpooling can foster social connections and networking opportunities.
Examples of Government Incentives:
Carpool Lanes and Reduced Tolls:
Providing access to high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes and offering discounted tolls for carpool vehicles.
Preferred Parking for Carpools:
Offering designated parking spaces closer to workplaces or offering reduced parking fees for carpool vehicles.
Tax Incentives:
Providing tax breaks for companies that offer carpooling programs or for employees who carpool.
Rideshare Matching Services:
Government agencies or public transportation authorities can develop or support rideshare matching serv

Yes, and also subsidize alternative transportation (bicycles, e bikes, scooters, motorcycles), as well as encourage provision of infrastructure to support it such as specific spaces or reduced parking fees, and specialized lanes.

Not for carpooling, but making using the bus and metro/other public transit more affordable will greatly diminish the number of people that drive alone.

I don't feel the government should more incentivize car polling, but they should are there shared transportation services like busses or trains.

yeah but the incentive should be that they are cleaner and more efficient, and like, build up amtrak, its currently terrible bc its always 2-8 hours delayed, make it so it can have priority on the rails too and you might start to see it grow

This on is hard to answer because of the simple fact of kidnapping happen more frequently when carpooling but, I would say yes.

The government should add more public transport through cities, not just in big cities but in smaller towns too

Yes because they are what I spent on someone else for taking room in my car and wasting my gas. also because they are taking my time out of my day.

Yes, but Transportation such as high speed trains, amtrack and metro stations should be used, but no incentives for carpooling

Yes, I think it should at least be tried in a major city with lots of traffic congestion to see if it makes a difference. I do feel that funds can be better spent elsewhere, though.

Possibly, but without a global fuel/economic crisis, the U.S. psyche that a vehicle is an extension of one's home will be incredibly difficult to overcome. Incentives would have to be so great as to prove cost prohibitive.

No, as it favors large trucks and SUVs, makes the market less favorable for cars like Coupes, and removes cars from being continued or even created because only massive, gas guzzling vehicles would be favored, worsening both the environment and the car market

No, this is highly inconvenient for most people. If the population was more connected, like neighborhoods were closer, carpooling would be used more. Also, this is a waste of our tax money.

No, because we need to completely break from car-based infrastructure through government programs and incentives

No, the government should divert funding for roads and discourage the use personally-owned vehicles wherever is it reasonable to do so.

this is hard to pick without knowing the incentives and how they're distributed, how this is tracked etc

Ridesharing, also called carpooling, can reduce travel costs, traffic, and parking demand. Some local and regional governments provide incentives to encourage

I feel like it would be great but with more regulation and rules with shared transportation services like Uber and Lyft.

Yes, because with prices of fuel and vehicles on the rise people need more affordable methods of moving to and from work.

Highways and freeways should only be reserved for trucks, equipment, heavy-load transportation, or dense passenger vehicles like buses.

I would advocate for the ability to buy my own car because I drive around a lot and it’d be harder in America because it’s so wide spread. Compared to Korea or some smaller countries where transportation can be faster and easier because the distance everywhere is so small.

For one why would you be giving a stranger a ride like common sense will tell not to carpool with a stranger and for two if you are a lyft driver or uber you should defliny have a dash camera

for people who need cars for transportation instead of public transportation should switch to electric cars, with help from government subsidies while others who are able to use the subway are also doing good for the environment by cutting down most greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. while also leaving transportation available to those who need it to support themselves such as delivery drivers for food amazon ect.

No, but more effort and funding should be put into public transportation and making towns friendlier to pedestrians.

No, they'd probably do it in a stupid way like making more normal lanes carpool only lanes under the guise of encouraging carpooling.

I am personally fine with helping my friend drive somewhere but I should not be forced to do so by The Government

I feel like carpooling is good but also some of the time it can be hard too cause most of the time a lot of people won't be able to fit in one small car a lot of the time.

In theory, this is absolutely a good idea, but in practice this would be nigh-impossible to track and may cost much more than it is worth.

Yes, I support the idea but do not believe the government can provide adequate tracking on which to base incentives

They should provide incentives for carpooling in addition to proving shared transportation services. Both have their drawbacks and benefits.

Yes, more money into public transportation specifically; making it more affordable, cleaner, and more accessible

What would the incentives be? How would they be distributed? How would carpooling or the use of shared transportation be proven?

What kind of incentives? How would they be distributed? How would carpooling or shared/public transportation use be proven?

Yes, but make the funding more for public transport like busses and trains with an increase in gas prices to de-incentivize the public from buying gas.

Only if this is handled at the state and municipal level and done in cooperation with other institutions like private business, universities, etc. to tailor the programs to something that will actually work in the area.

Kinda but at the same time some people cant be in a space with a lot of people so just depends on the person

No, it's hard to confirm, and would end up having people get monetary incentives they do not deserve.

It will depend on whether or not carpooling and the use of shared vehicles are environmentally friendly and cost effective since we won't know how it will impact our ecosystem services, environmentally speaking.

as long as big corporations don't swoop in and take over to use it to make money off of people trying to get transportation.

It's good in theory, but unless you live in a highly developed area, it's impractical. Even the city I live in would be very limited on accessibility

Carpool lanes are relatively benign and reduce congestion, but there should be no monetary incentive.

I belive that carpooling and shared transportation services should be a choice, but shouldn't be forced.

Yes, implementing high speed rail, robust public transit, and bike lanes so we can decrease reliance on cars.

I don't see how this would work because how will they know if people are actually carpooling or if the people are just lying about it?

Perhaps, but It would be difficult to monitor who's carpooling. Slight tax reductions to proven public transport users could be implimented.

No, cars should be discouraged and we should fund more public transit as cars are bad for our cities and the environment.

No, the services should just be better/funded more so that people would prefer to use public services over their own cars.

no, because that also encourages younger drivers, who shouldn't carpool(<18) to do so. I think it needs more nuance

Most big cities have public transportation that people do use but there are other uncontrollable factors as to why people don't use public transport

The government should provide incentives or the use of public transportation, but once all public transportation is clean and well kept.

Why do they care, BUT it would be nice to be rewarded by 300 dollars for taking a BUS instead of 3 cars. But it shouldn’t be required.

I mean it could be nice like you know how churches do that? Churches are a good example. And then they get a reward.

While yes i think this will be a great idea, i think goverment ought to focus more on public transportation like tram instead of "communal car"

No, these are already everyday habits for many people and it is not the government’s job to coerce higher utilization of these services or habits

For a limited scope, such as using bus tickets for transportation and the incentive being a tax credit applied for a certain frequency of its use.

No, but we should invest in high-speed rail and give more shared transportation options throughout the country.

No. It is not the citizens' job to make themselves a form of "public" transit because the government has failed to install appropriate transportation systems.

Yes, but the incentives should focus on public transit, including associated demand-responsive transit services, where it is available

Yes, but only for a license taxi cabs, non-emergency medical transportation (for medical appointments), School bus, Transit.

No, the government should make all transportation public and expand it so personal vehicles are no longer needed

No. How would they even do this? Carpooling is such a broad category. Investing in public transport would be more efficient.

No, it seems unfair to provide incentives, especially monetary ones, to people simply for not using a personal vehicle or constantly driving others around

Increase funding for transit (not including carpooling). Provide subsidies for bicycle commuters (similar that is already offered to motorists) and have an ebike rebate program.

yes, for incentives for carpooling and public rideshare services and no for the use of corporations such as Uber and Lyft.

No, except for public transport in which case, it should be free

No. This should be handled at the local level of government. Carpool & shared transportation lanes should be incentive enough.

Yes, but we should focus on improving our existing public transportation systems

No, but it would be better if more people did that

Not until we reduce national debt and control our spending.

The government should not be spending money on stuff like that

Yes, as long as it's with people you know and trust.

Provide more public transportation and walkability

More private research is necessary. Further, how would this be incentivized?

No, i carpool but that is my personal choice. I am already saving money on gas-that is enough.

Yes, but only as a stopgap while working to improve public transit access.

Public transportation solves this issue. Better wages will ensure subsidization will not be necessary.