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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a vanpool?
A vanpool is a group of 5 to 15 people sharing the ride to and from work, in a comfortable van.
How does a vanpool work?
Vanpool vans are assigned to approved volunteer groups and are driven by volunteers who share the commute trip. Pierce Transit owns, maintains, manages, insures and licenses the fleet.
How much will vanpooling cost me?
Vanpool riders pay a low monthly fare based on daily travel distance and number of riders. The primary driver's fare is usually free in exchange for operating the van. Fares cover the costs of operating the van, including gas, maintenance and insurance.
Fares are based on daily roundtrip miles and the number of monthly riders.
Check out our Five Day Work Week Fare Chart to determine how much your fare would be. (Requires Adobe Reader ).
Please contact a vanpool coordinator regarding fare information on work schedules, other than 5 days.
What kind of vans does Pierce Transit have in its fleet?
Pierce Transit's vanpool coordinators manage a fleet of over 250 vanpools, including 7, 8, 12 and 15-passenger vehicles.
Is there anyone who could help me join or form a Pierce Transit vanpool?
Absolutely.
To form a vanpool, please contact either
Kim Straub at 253.983.2724 or kstraub@piercetransit.org
Heidi Hunter at 253.581.8079 or hhunter@piercetransit.org
To join a vanpool, please contact a Pierce Transit Rideshare Specialist at 253.983.3377 or vanpool@piercetransit.org.
How can I search for a vanpool or potential vanpool riders, on my own?
Log on to Rideshareonline.com and register for your own ridematch.