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How to get started with a carpool or a vanpool

In addition to reducing fuel dependency and wear and tear on your vehicle, carpooling or vanpooling can cut your commuting cost in half. To calculate how much you can save, try the Go Vermont Commute Calculator. Not only do carpools and vanpools reduce traffic and pollution, they make you eligible for parking passes, premium parking, and the Guaranteed Ride Home Benefit.
 
 

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Getting started with a Carpool:

  • Step 1. Log in or sign up for the Free online match service.
  • Step 2. Take about thee minutes to answer a few simple questions about your commute.
  • Step 3: Run a Carpool search and Go Vermont will match you with others who share a common route or destination, and are interested in carpooling. It's always up to you who you call or dont call and your search is anonymous. 
 
It really is that simple to find a match! 
 
When you contact your potential carpool partners, you can then work out the driving arrangements like pick up/drop off, who drives on what days, what music you like, where you stop for coffee and any other neccesities that you have for your commute.  Carpooling can be something you do every day or just once a week. And dont forget you have the  Guaranteed Ride Home if you get stuck at work without a ride home or have to get home unexpectedly. 
 
 
Click here for some answers to common carpool etiquete questions. 
 
 

Getting started with a Vanpool

Similar to a carpool, a vanpool has room for more commuters and is usually more structured. It can also mean significantly greater savings since the commuting costs can be split with up to 15 people. Many employers will also offer pre-tax carpool deduction for a percentage of the carpool fare. 
 

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Getting started with an existing Vanpool:

  • Step 1. Log in or sign up for the Free online match service. 
  • Step 2. Take about thee minutes to answer a few simple questions about your commute.
  • Step 3: Run a Vanpool search and Go Vermont will match you with vans who share a common route or destination. If it looks like a potentially good fit, give the driver a call or email to learn more about joining that van. 

Vanpools require a set fee each month and the driver can explain the fees and requirements for their individual route. Your search is anonymous and as a van rider you have the  Guaranteed Ride Home if you get stuck at work without a ride home or have to get home unexpectedly.  
 

If you dont find a van going your way and want to start one, contact a Go Vermont representative to learn more about how you can get one started.  We can help you find people to fill the van and begin a new route. The process is well established and pretty simple. You can learn more about it here. 

Carpool/Vanpool Parking Passes available! Just call us or send an e-mail request and we'll be happy to send one along. This pass allows you to park in specially designated parking spots. Another benefit of joining Go Vermont!