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Commuting from point A to B in India is notoriously stressful; in extreme cases, it can have negative effects on the health and wellbeing of the nation. With the IT boom in India, terms like projects, deadlines, overtime and stress have become an integral part of every Indian youth’s life. The daily commute to work just adds to the already high-stress levels. Things like long commutes which reduce the number of personal hours a person has, traffic congestion, rising transportation costs and the problems around finding a little parking space are all making commuting in India a stressful experience. It is a common practice to arrive at the office an hour or two earlier than they are due to start working, just to secure a car parking space.  Studies have shown that the duration of a commute is directly correlated with the potential of adverse health effects. Traffic jams in rush hours are common occurrences in many cities and this increases the commute time leading to increased str...

As India’s population continues to grow exponentially, the number of vehicles on the road keeps increasing proportionally. Among the major cities in India, Bangalore and Hyderabad suffer the most due to increased traffic and longer commute time. Greater traffic congestion may lead to more accidents and deaths. People in places like Bangalore and Hyderabad under-utilize innovative transportation solutions like carpooling and bike-pooling which can be easily done through ride-sharing apps. So, next time you are about to head out to work, think about these six reasons that you should consider ride sharing. SAVE MONEY Whether its fuel hikes or those monthly maintenance bills, from now on you don’t need to worry about it as carpooling and bike-pooling covers you. Even if you carpool or bike pool with one other person, that would cut the cost in half. Ride sharing allows you to share the cost of petrol and parking, cutting your expenses by 50% or more when optimally pooled. SOCIALIZ...