Events Ozone Action Days InfoExpress Kiosks Employer Services Parking Spanish Translation Types of Vanpools Vanpooling is an important and economical option for individuals commuting long distances. This option is popular in the Metropolitan Washington area because of commuting distances to work sites. An individual leases or purchases a van and operates the van independently.
Riders generally meet at a central location and pay the owner a set monthly fee.
The vendor can contract directly with one or more employees. The monthly lease fee is paid by the group of users. The employer organizes the vanpool riders and insures and maintains the vehicles. The employer may charge a fee to ride in the van or subsidize the service. Check with your company s Human Resources department.