Vanpool Program Savings
Learn about carpool and vanpool incentive programs available in the county you live or work in along with the additional benefits you can enjoy for sharing your…
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Vanpool
Join the Bay Area's vanpooling community to enjoy the benefits of shared rides, reduced costs, and faster commutes. Find the information you need to join a vanpool.
Enterprise Vanpools
The Bay Area Vanpool Program provides $600 monthly to qualifying vanpool groups renting their vans through Commute with Enterprise.
Enterprise rents low-mileage…
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Owner-Operated Vanpools
Owner-operated vanpools are personally-owned 7–15 passenger vans filled with passengers traveling to and from work together. Passengers pay the van owner for…
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Bay Area Vanpool Program
A vanpool is a group 7 to 15 people commuting together in a large vehicle, driven by one of the participants. The Bay Area Vanpool Program makes this option even more attractive by offering:
- $500 monthly discount on Commute with Enterprise vanpool rentals
- Assistance in finding or starting a vanpool
- "Empty seat" subsidies for owner-operated vanpools
- Free bridge tolls for larger vanpools (11-15 passengers)
- Help in signing up for discounted parking in San Francisco and Oakland
Vanpoolers may also receive benefits from the county they work or live in. Join a vanpool to save money, reduce stress, and enjoy a more relaxed commute!
FAQs
What's a vanpool?
A vanpool is a group of 7–15 people who commute to and from work together in a van. Vanpool members do not have to work in the same location or office, but must have the same origin and destination cities.
How do I join a vanpool?
There are two types of vanpools to consider when getting started: those owned by individuals or those leased by Commute with Enterprise. If you own your own van, you can learn more about starting your own vanpool. If you don't own a van and would like to start or join one, contact Commute with Enterprise.
How much does it cost?
Costs vary. The price is based on mileage, vehicle, and number of members, etc. For more information, contact Commute with Enterprise.
What's the commitment?
In most cases, driver(s) and riders make a month-to-month commitment. You may leave the vanpool by giving the driver/coordinator the requested notice (usually 30 days).
Who drives?
A commuter who has committed to taking 6–14 other people to/from work. The driver may drive every day or share the driving with backup drivers.
Is a special driver's license required?
No, drivers and back-up drivers of vanpools only need a regular, class C automobile driver’s license.
What about working late or an emergency?
If you’re the driver, be sure to let fellow vanpoolers know your situation as soon as possible so they can make alternate arrangements. If you're a passenger, see if your employer or the county where you live and work offers a Guaranteed/Emergency Ride Home program. These programs can help you get home in an emergency on a day that you carpool, vanpool, etc. at no cost to you.
Do vanpools provide door-to-door service?
Vanpools meet and drop off at designated areas. Typically, you'll meet your vanpool at a local Park & Ride Lot and will be dropped off near a centralized area near your worksite. Vanpools do not offer door-to-door services.