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Abstract

A lot of problems comes associated with rapid increase in population one such major problem is traffic congestionandotherproblemscausedduetoit.Ithasbecome a major problem in many metropolitan areas. During peak hourthiscongestionissomethingeveryonehastoexperience due to the way the current society operates. There are many solutions to the problem but one effective solution is carpooling. Carpooling is a system in which car owners will sharethereprivatelyowned vehicletoothertravelertraveling on the same route. This will decrease the empty seats which would result in lesser cars on road. The current carpooling systemisnotmuchdeviatedfromcabsystemwhichisalsonot soefficient. Thisservicewillgreatly benefitpeoplewhotravel on same routes on daily basis such as working people, students.Itwillalso helpthe ownerwith affordabilityoffuel cutting the cost.

Introduction

I. Problem Overview

• India’s high population density leads to traffic congestion, pollution, and fuel inefficiency due to the rapid rise in privately owned vehicles.

• Public transport is a solution, but carpooling is a more flexible and efficient alternative.

II. What is Carpooling?

• Carpooling involves sharing a private vehicle with others traveling the same route, either daily or occasionally.

• Benefits include:

  • Cost savings by splitting fuel expenses

  • Reduced traffic and pollution

  • Social interaction

  • Better productivity during commute

III. Current System Drawbacks

• Safety risks due to fake digital profiles

• Passenger conflicts may arise

• Time coordination issues affect punctuality

IV. Proposed Improvements

1. Seat availability tracking

2. Travel cost estimation before journey

3. Live location sharing for safety

4. Rating and feedback system for accountability

V. Proposed System Overview

A web-based platform will connect car owners and travelers.

Key Modules:

1. User Registration & Authentication

   • Requires ID proof (Aadhar, PAN, vehicle documents)

2. Route Management

   • Car owner posts origin/destination; matching done via algorithms like KNN

3. Communication

   • Integrated chat or contact exchange

4. Payment System

   • Supports online/cash payments; pre-estimated fare

5. Ratings & Reviews

   • Both users can leave feedback after the trip

VI. User Interface Components

• Login/Register page

• Dashboards for users and car owners

• Post Ride form for car owners

• Apply for Ride section for travelers

• Ride Status tracking and completion confirmation

VII. Future Scope

• GPS tracking and SOS emergency alerts

• Self-driving car integration for automated pickups

• Blockchain for secure, decentralized transactions and data sharing

Conclusion

Carpoolingisavery effectivesolutiontosomeofthemajor problem faced by commuters as well as private vehicle owners, with the help of carpooling the car owner can cut down their cost of fuel for travelling the same distance by sharing vehicle with other commuters. This will also help withtrafficcongestionwhichwillincreasethefuelefficiency in general as fuel is a depleting resource in nature. It does not only benefit the user but also benefit the concerning environmental issue such as global warming, carbon emission, sound pollution. This can make a significant change in the well being of society. By sharing rides, users can make new friends meet new people and develop connections which can change into meaningful opportunities. However, carpooling can also come with its own set of problems such as safety and security of user, privacy, management of payments, conflicts in interests of other commuters and many more.

References

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Copyright

Copyright © 2025 Sushil Urs B J, Sai Chethan R, C R Mahanth, Vishal R K, Priyanka D. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.