A vanpool is a group of four to fifteen commuters, who choose to
commute together to work in a luxurious well-equipped van supplied by
the SFVP. By sharing a ride to work our vanpooler’s are reducing wear
and tear on their personal automobiles and are saving money on their
vehicle’s maintenance, gas, tolls, and in some cases auto insurance
costs. Along with these money saving advantages, the vanpooler’s also
get relief from the stress created by driving alone in traffic.
Are you ready to join the program? Call South Florida Commuter
Services at 1-800-234-RIDE.
HISTORY In 1998, the MPO created a partnership with
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for funding; the South
Florida Commuter Services (SFCS) for outreach and marketing; and, VPSI,
Inc. for operation, to initiate the South Florida Vanpool Program (SFVP).
Since then, Broward joined the program in July 2002, and Palm Beach
joined the program in July 2004. HOW IT WORKS The
program is based on a 30-day lease agreement which includes insurance
with no deductible and both scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance, as
well as a $400 subsidy per van per month.
One member of the group volunteers to be the primary driver of the
vanpool and enters into a monthly agreement with the vanpool management
company. The monthly agreement is a month to month contract and can be
terminated at any time. The only requirement for such termination is a
30-day written notice of termination to the vanpool management company.
An individual can start a vanpool group or an employer can do it too!
BENEFITS
- Decreases commuting costs from 51¢ to 5¢
per mile, per passenger (according to AAA).
- Financial support with an exclusive subsidy of $400 per month to each
SFVP vanpool group.
- Reduced auto insurance premiums by decreasing annual miles driven in
your own vehicle.
- Less wear and tear to personal vehicle.
- Relieve stress by letting someone else drive, and increase productivity
at work.
- Get the “Emergency Ride Home Program” if you miss your vanpool.
- Arrive and depart on time.
- Reduces parking cost and needs.
- Companies can provide a pre-tax contribution for the payment of the
vanpool.
- Uses High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes to and from work.
- Helps alleviate traffic and pollution.
Additionally, employers can also participate of the program by sharing
the cost with the employees or just by promoting the program among their
employees.
PARTICIPATION According to your group size, the
program offers you a selection of a 7-passenger mini-van or other larger
passenger vans which can seat between 9 and 15 passengers.
The monthly cost includes:
- The commuter vehicle of your choice.
- A scheduled preventive maintenance coupon book to make vehicle
servicing easy with… no out-of-pocket costs. SFVP pays for all
scheduled and non-scheduled vehicle maintenance.
- Bumper to Bumper insurance with no deductible.
- Training and 24 hour service and support.
- Back up vehicles are available in case the primary van is
unavailable due to accident, maintenance, or extensive repair.
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