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Carpool and Vanpool

Want to save money, reduce stress, and help the environment on your way to work? Consider a carpool or vanpool! See our Rideshare Flyer & Request Form for more information.
What is a carpool?
A carpool is when 1 or more commuters share a ride. You may carpool as many days as you want, one-way or roundtrip. Carpool with neighbors, coworkers, family, and friends.
What is a vanpool?
A vanpool is when 7 or more commuters (including the driver) share a van. Vans may be owned by one of the vanpoolers or leased from a vanpool rental company.
What are the benefits of a carpool/vanpool?
- Share the price of gasoline.
- Share the price of parking.
- Share the responsibility of driving.
- Passengers can use the commute to relax or catch up on work.
- Enjoy free trips over Bay Area Bridges during commute hours. Check the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) for toll schedules.
- Get to work faster by riding in the carpool lane.
- Maintain air quality by reducing traffic congestion.
- Help mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gases.
- Vanpool-specific events:
- Use pre-tax dollars for expenses (see our Commuter Benefits program).
- Discounted parking in San Francisco.
- Get $300-$900 in gas cards for new vans.*
*Vans must meet all eligibility requirements. For details, visit rideshare.511.org/vanpooling.
How do I get started?
Sign up at www.sfenvironment.org/ridesharematch to get a free list of potential rideshare partners who live and work near you!
Spread the word! More commuters signed up means a greater chance of finding a match. Give them our Rideshare Flyer & Request Form.
Contact us at (415) 355-3727 for more information about rideshare.
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| June 2010 Ridesharing Contest | .pdf (56.7kb) |

