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Vanpool

A cost-effective commuting solution for groups, vanpooling is easy with goCommute

What is Vanpooling?

Vanpooling is a shared ride service involving five or more people, typically coworkers, or individuals commuting together in a 7-15 passenger vehicle, such as an SUV or van.

Benefits to Vanpooling

  • Save on commuting costs

  • Prolong the life of your vehicle

  • Reduce traffic congestion

  • Use HOV lanes to save time

  • Decrease commuting stress

  • Get paid to vanpool

Financial Assistance for Vanpools

Did you know? GoCommute can provide financial assistance to vanpools. Whether you’re just starting up or need a boost when passengers drop, we’ve got you covered.

$500 monthly flat-rate stipend for vanpools

Van Start: Temporary assistance for new vanpools for up to four months.

Van Save: Support for existing vanpools experiencing a loss of passengers for up to four months.

Joining or Starting a Vanpool

Joining or starting a vanpool is easy with goCommute.

  • Explore Existing Vanpools: Find a vanpool that matches your route and schedule with the ConnectingVA app.

  • Start Your Own Vanpool: Gather a group and organize a new vanpool.

  • Register Your Vanpool: Register your vanpool with goCommute to enjoy ridesharing benefits.

Vanpooler Resources

SWondering what’s in it for you? Here are resources available to vanpoolers with goCommute:

  • Commuter Rewards: By downloading ConnectingVA and logging your vanpool trips, you can get rewarded.

  • Rider Referrals: Submit a request or call 1-800-700-RIDE

  • Guaranteed Ride: If you use public transit, carpool or vanpool, the Guaranteed Ride Home program ensures you have a ride home in case of unexpected emergencies.

  • Park and Ride: These designated spaces allow you to park your car during work hours and share a ride with others to your workplace for free.

  • Federal Transit Benefit: Your employer might participate in commuter transit benefits!