Vanpooling

Traditionally, five or more people share a vanpool. This can greatly cut down commute costs and stress. Some employers may offer vans within their own fleets for employee vanpools, which would benefit employees by saving commute costs.

Capital Metro offers a vanpool service for at least 5 participants that includes a late model van, fuel, maintenance and insurance for as low as $25 a month, and the primary driver rides free!  For more information on CapMetro's Vanpool program, or to be matched with a potential vanpool, visit http://www.capmetro.org/riding/van_pool.asp, or contact Capmetro at the contact information below.

Carpooling

It's very simple, you only need one or more passengers to create a carpool.  To find someone to ride with, talk to your coworkers, neighbors and friends. You might even ask the Human Resources office at your work site to help find someone that lives within your zip code.

There many ways to handle a carpool.  By alternating vehicles and drivers equally among carpoolers, the issue of money can be ignored.  Another option might be to share fuel costs with those who live farther away.

If you live or work in the Capital Metro Service Area, CapMetro offers a program to help match you with fellow carpoolers. With thousands of listings of employees in Central Texas, CapMetro can help by providing you with a ride match list of others who live and work near you with similar work schedules. A Carpool Tip Sheet is also offered to help you set up your Carpool rules. 

To find a carpool buddy via CapMetro, visit http://www.capmetro.org/riding/car_pool.asp, or contact CapMetro at the contact information below.