For anyone with a long commute to work, a vanpool can be a great option. Vanpooling can save you money because the commuting costs are divided amongst the riders. When you ride in a vanpool you can sit back, relax, enjoy a quick nap, read a book, send text messages, or post on your social media account because you don’t need to worry about driving.
A vanpool is a group of five to 15 people who share a similar commute and rent or lease a van from a vanpool provider. One or more people in the group are designated as drivers. Everyone pays a fare based on the monthly costs of the vanpool and how many days one rides. The vanpool company provides insurance, vehicle maintenance and repairs, and a backup vehicle if the leased vehicle becomes unavailable.
Commuter Assistance by WPPDC can help you form a new vanpool, find an existing vanpool. Use the ConnectingVA website or mobile app or contact Joe Bonanno, Commuter Assistance Program Manager at 276-638-3987 or jbonanno@wppdc.org.