Whether you’ve dreamed of being captain of your own ship or you’re just fed up with the high cost of commuting, there are many great reasons to start and drive a vanpool. Most vanpool drivers commute for free and get to meet lots of interesting people.
To start your own vanpool, you’ll need to:
Have at least seven passengers
Register with the 511 Regional Rideshare Program's 511 RideMatch Service and select one of the "yes" options under "Do you drive a vanpool?"
Find out how to get $900 in gas cards for starting a vanpool! More info
When you register your vanpool with the 511 Regional Rideshare Program we’ll help you every step of the way and give you access to great cost-saving benefits.
Our vanpool consultants will help you:
Determine the feasibility of starting a vanpool
Coordinate vanpool information and formation meetings
Lease a van with one of our preferred vanpool vendors
Recruit back-up drivers and passengers
Obtain discounted parking permits for downtown Oakland and San Francisco
Obtain free bridge toll passes for non-commute hours on most Bay Area bridges
Already a driver? Find up-to-date info on services and benefits here. More info
We’ll also:
Run free motor vehicle record checks for full-size vans
Provide partial medical exam reimbursements ($60 each/up to three drivers per van) for full-size (11-15 passenger) vans
Questions? Call a vanpool consultant today at 511, say Rideshare, or log on to the 511 Regional Rideshare Program's 511 RideMatch Service and register to start a vanpool, view a list of commuters along your route and receive our personalized vanpool services.
