Carpooling never went away but it is getting a boost because of the high price of gas. Gas prices have reached a national average of $2.61 according to today's Fuel Guage Report. So carpooling is no longer just a convenience it also saves drivers money. NewsChannel 11 reports that carpooling is a popular trend in Lubbock, Texas.
Gas prices jumped ten cents over the weekend, meaning at most places in Lubbock you'll pay $2.44 to $2.49 for a gallon of regular unleaded-- that's the highest they've ever been. Regardless, thousands filled up before dropping their kids off for the first day of school. NewsChannel 11 found the latest trend among parents is carpooling.
With hundreds of students heading back to school, the latest trend has nothing to do with clothes or shoes, it's carpooling.
If the gas prices get high enough you are likely to see adults carpooling for work and other activities as well.
