A housing society was surveyed by a commuter company last year. The results showed that most of the residents gave their affirmation for the concept of carpool. The carpooling, they felt, would benefit them through huge savings on fuel and time. Hence, carpool is recommended for a better tomorrow.

Which of the following, if true, will strengthen the author's argument?

Though the long distances between their workplaces force the members of the carpool to leave their homes early, they are adequately compensated by the fuel savings.

The fuel costs are likely to witness a steep and sustained increase in the foreseeable future.

By participating in the carpool, the residents contribute their mite towards reducing pollution and traffic congestion.

The government is likely to allow carpools to use bus-lanes on busy trunk roads.