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.

Rewards:

Vanpooling can help you win $25 gift cards.

You can also take advantage of the Vanpool Incentive Program and tax benefits for vanpooling.

Resources:

Find a Vanpool Partner

RideSmart offers a free service with more than 30,000 potential carpoolers or vanpoolers. Get a list of people who live and work around you by registering online.

Guaranteed Ride Home

RideSmart also offers the Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) program. Register today, and you may qualify for up to five (5) free rides home or to your car in case of an unscheduled, unexpected event.

Find Help in Your Area

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.

Tax Benefits

You and your employer may qualify for tax benefits. Find out here.