A vanpool is group of seven to fifteen commuters who have joined together to ride to and from work, saving time and money.  There are three kinds of arrangements:

• Owner operated vans - You lease or purchase a van and operate it independently.  Riders meet at a central location and pay you a set monthly fee.
• Third-party vans - A vanpool vendor leases the van for a monthly fee.  The monthly lease fee is paid by the group of riders.
• Employer-provided vans - The employer buys or leases vans for employees' commute use.  The employer organizes the vanpool riders and maintains the vehicles.  The employer may charge a fee to ride in the van or subsidize.

Vanpool Benefits

• Vanpooling is one of the best ways to commute if you live 30 miles or more away from your workplace
• Compared to driving alone, vanpooling can cost significantly less
• You can read, sleep, or socialize while avoiding the stress of driving
• You may receive a subsidy of up to $245 a month from your employer for vanpool fares
• Vanpooling allows employers to offer an extra tax free fringe benefit to their employees at very little cost to themselves
• HOV lanes can be used to save valuable time, bypassing traffic jams and gridlock
• Helps to reduce traffic congestion by moving more people with fewer cars