Vanpooling
Vanpooling is a cost effective alternative for your daily commute, since vanpool members share the cost of the commute. You can enjoy the convenience of sharing a ride to work with others together in a friendly environment.
Click here to see a list of existing vanpools. If you do not see a convenient origin/destination pairing listed, please contact Rideworks at 1-800-ALL RIDE (255-7433).
You can ride most vanpools on a full-time or occasional basis, whichever fits your schedule. Full-time passengers have reserved seats and ride on a month-to-month basis. Occasional passengers ride on a space-available basis and pay a set fee per trip. And if you're the driver, you get free use of the van after-hours!
How does vanpooling work?
Drivers are responsible for:
- picking up and dropping off passengers at designated site(s)
- collecting monthly payments from passengers to cover monthly expenses
- filling the gas tank (before passengers are picked up)
- keeping the van clean
- arranging for free maintenance
Drivers are rewarded by:
- usually riding free
- receiving personal use of the van on evenings and weekends
- having free insurance and maintenance coverage
- sustaining less wear & tear on personal automobiles
Riders are responsible for:
- paying on time
- arriving at pre-arranged pick-up sites on time
- giving a 30-day notice if leaving the vanpool
- helping to recruit new passengers for the vanpool
Riders are rewarded by:
- being able to read the paper, sleep, daydream or socialize with new friends during the daily commute
- enjoying a stress-free commute
- potentially reducing personal auto insurance premiums
- sustaining less wear & tear on personal automobiles
