How is the cost of a solo trip calculated?

Scoop uses the estimated cost per mile suggested by AAA.com for a medium-sized car to calculate the estimated cost of your commute and show what you could save by carpooling with Scoop.

$0.49 x number of miles roundtrip x 262 work days = estimated cost of your commute

How is Scoop cheaper and how do you calculate savings?

Trip distances remain the same when you carpool, but the cost is split between everyone in the car. Both Riders and Drivers save on gas and vehicle maintenance by sharing the commute.

When estimating savings:

• Riders typically save 25–30% of their annual commute costs.

• Drivers with an average number of passengers typically save 60–75% of their annual commute costs.

These percentages reflect the average reduction in commuting costs when using Scoop compared to driving solo.

How is my CO2 savings calculated? How many trees are required to offset the same amount of CO2?

We use formulas and data provided by the EPA, American Forests, and other environmental organizations to estimate CO₂ emissions per mile not driven by Riders who use Scoop.

• The EPA estimates that each mile driven produces 411 grams (0.9061 pounds) of CO₂.

• The EPA also estimates that the average tree sequesters 5.976 pounds of CO₂ per year.

To calculate your tree-equivalent savings:

1. Determine the total pounds of CO₂ reduced by using Scoop (e.g., taking 50% of cars off the road).

2. Divide that total by 5.976 to estimate the number of trees required to offset the same amount of CO₂.