A vanpool is a group of 7-15 people who ride to and from work together. Vanpoolers save money on gas and car expenses and keep dangerous pollutants out of our air. And vanpools can travel in the uncongested HOV lane, so everyone can kick back and relax (unless you're the driver)! Vendors in the region provide the vehicle, insurance and the maintenance.
RideSmart offers a free service with more than 50,000 potential carpoolers or vanpoolers. Get a list of people who live and work around you by registering online.
RideSmart also offers the Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program. Register today, and you may qualify for up to five (5) trips home or to your car from work each year if an unexpected event occurs. Please note, you must fill out, sign and return the 2009 application to RideSmart, as well as receive enrollment confirmation, before using the service.
The Clean Air Campaign and nine other organizations exist to help you get a vanpool together and to keep it running smoothly. They may even have additional financial incentives to make it even more worthwhile. Find out who to contact based on where you work.
You and your employer are eligible for tax benefits. Find out more here.