The riders share the expenses of the van which lowers the cost. Vanpooling works best for commuters with long distance commutes who work fairly regular hours. The vanpool option is good for those who commute 20 miles or more and spend 30 minutes or more on their one-way commute. Van operating costs are totally covered by monthly fares paid by the riders. Driving is done by one of the employees.
Drivers generally ride free in return for their driving responsibilities.
Fifteen vans are owned by Williamson County and managed by the TMA staff under a service agreement with Williamson County. Williamson County provides full insurance coverage. As an additional measure to keep riders cost low, the vans are permitted to purchase gas at the County Highway Garage. For the convenience of the riders, TMA provides a back-up van is provided if the van is ever out of service. Either an individual or a company can lease a van for commute purposes.