Vanpool and save. Big.
The daily commute is hard on the nerves, and a big drain on your wallet. According to the AAA1, the true costs for a 30-mile commute are about $650 a month!
The better way? A vanpool. Similar to a carpool, a vanpool allows eight to 15 people to share a relaxing ride to work in a van. And thanks to discounts through Commuter Club, the vanpool cost per rider is a flat $100 a month.
Try it. You’ll like it.
There’s no long-term commitment. You can start month-to-month — or even try it for two days for free to see if you like it. But you should know with savings like these and our Guaranteed Ride Home program, most people like their vanpool so much they ride an average of four years. And it’s easy to get started:
Join an existing vanpool ... or start a new one!
- Use the map to find a vanpool near you, or see the complete list of all vanpools that serve the Cumberland Galleria area.
- Try a vanpool free for two days with no commitment. Simply contact the primary driver of a vanpool that’s near you and fits your schedule. To start a new group, please contact Commuter Club for assistance.
- Register to receive a list of people who live and work near you and are looking for carpool and vanpool partners.
- Get a list of free Park & Ride lots where riders can meet.
- Start a new vanpool at your workplace with a group of at least eight and up to 15 friends or coworkers. Discuss the route, pick-up points, work hours and who will drive. Commuter Club will gladly help with this and more.
- Already on a vanpool? Learn more about the policies and procedures for the vanpool program in the Commuter Club Vanpool Handbook. You can also find a hardcopy of the handbook in each vanpool.
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As an employee, you can encourage your company to help defer your cost. Commuter Club can assist by discussing vanpools and tax-deductibility with management.
- Effective October 15, 2008 – All vanpool participants must complete a new Acknowledgements and Rules form. All completed forms must be returned to Commuter Club in original, hard copy format. Forms cannot be emailed or faxed. Click here for the new Acknowledgements and Rules form.
Please mail all completed forms to:
Attn: Lisa Fortier
Commuter Club
P.O. Box 671868
Marietta, GA 30006
Vanpool Advantages
- Guaranteed Ride Home — Get a free ride home in case of emergency or unscheduled overtime. Get details.
- Low $100 Monthly Fee — Vanpool expenses exceed $150 per rider a month. Thanks to funding from the Cumberland Community Improvement District, Commuter Club’s parent organization, the fee is discounted.
- $25 Gift Cards —A chance to win a $25 gift card every month through Commuter Rewards.
- Tax Breaks — Tax benefits can help businesses offset the cost.
Additional Vanpool Providers
Commuter Club is pleased to work with these vanpool vendors:
- Cherokee Area Transportation Systems
Cherokee County residents can take advantage of services through Cherokee Area Transportation Systems (CATS). - Douglas County Rideshare
Douglas County Rideshare vanpool passengers who work in the Cumberland Galleria district pay only $50 per seat; Commuter Club pays the balance of the cost! While this benefit is for full-time passengers, all paying passengers may participate and enjoy great savings. Contact Davidae Walker for more information at (770) 920-7514. - Enterprise Rideshare
Provides service outside of Douglas County. - VPSI
VPSI provides service outside of Douglas County.
See a benefit comparison (PDF) of VPSI and Enterprise.
Ready to start, or want to learn more?
Please contact us for more information on the many benefits of vanpooling. We here, and ready to help!
1 Information from the AAA Public Affairs Web site.