The typical carpooler saves hundreds of dollars a year in commuting expenses. In addition, on the days carpoolers don t drive they get to work ready to work. Having an extra opportunity to read, study, work, or rest. Often, that can directly affect their productivity. The greatest assistance an ETC can offer to employees interested in carpooling is to put them in touch with other interested potential participants.
Many companies designate priority parking for carpool participants.
Vanpool A vanpool is a group of six to fourteen people who commute together each workday. Drivers must be approved by the insurance company. Passengers share the expenses of the van. If your UTA Rideshare survey identifies that a group of six to fourteen co-workers live in the same area and share common work hours you will want to introduce them to this option. The UTA Eco Pass is a company-sponsored yearly transit pass that gives users unlimited rides during the year except Special Service routing.