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🌍 Car-Free Day, Sept 22: Carpool Playbook

Let’s make September 22 a day with fewer cars and cleaner air.
Car-Free Day is a global movement to cut down solo car trips, reduce traffic, and help the planet. Here’s how employers and city leaders can make it count—and keep it going after the day is over.


🎯 Goal

Reduce drive-alone trips on Sept 22.
Then keep the momentum going with smart, simple changes.


What Employers & Cities Can Do

🚗 Preferred Parking

Reserve the best parking spots for employees who carpool.
It’s a simple way to reward green choices.

🎁 Incentives & Rewards

Give carpoolers small perks like:

  • Free coffee or snacks
  • Lunch coupons
  • Thank-you certificates

These rewards show appreciation and boost participation.

📢 Awareness Campaign

Spread the word with:

  • Posters in common areas
  • Reminder emails
  • Slack or Teams messages

Encourage employees to pledge a car-free commute.

📊 Tracking & Storytelling

Use the sRide app to track:

  • Number of carpools
  • CO₂ saved
  • Traffic stress reduced

Then share the results:
🗣️ “100 cars off the road today!”
🎉 Celebrate success and encourage continued carpooling.


✅ Keep the Momentum Going

Car-Free Day is just the start.
With the right support, carpooling can become a year-round habit.

Learn how companies use carpooling to cut costs, reduce carbon, and support employees.

Let’s drive change—together.