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Everything you always wanted to know, but were afraid to ask…
Presented to the CommuteInfo Stakeholders
October 5, 2004
Vanpool 101
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Agenda
What is a vanpool? What kind of vehicles are they? Who drives the vans? Where do vans travel? Where can vans travel? How do I start a vanpool? What about the paperwork? How do riders get matched to vans? What about the bill? What about the day to day operation of the vanpool? Who does what? Questions & Comments What is it like to ride in a van?
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What is a vanpool?
A group of commuters who travel together to the same destination for their work.
Vanpools work best for commutes that are longer than 15-miles one way.
The CommuteInfo vans hold either 9 or 15 passengers.
The cost for riding a van can fluctuate based on gas prices, etc. but generally is in the range of $60 – 80 per month. Each rider is required to pay ahead “reserving their space” for the upcoming month (it does not change based on usage).
The vanpool driver is a volunteer from the rider group, who agrees to take on the responsibility for the van as well as serve as the driver daily.
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What kind of vehicles are they?
Need to ask Paul for 9 & 15 passenger van pictures and inside configurations
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Who drives the vans?Vanpool Driver Approval Criteria August 2004
A volunteer driver applicant must meet the following criteria at the time of application.
1. Driver has volunteered to be a vanpool driver and has not been designated by a group or company as a driver and receives no compensation from a group or company for driving. Driver is not an agent, servant or employee of VPSI. The Driver is an independent party participating, with others, in a voluntary, not for profit, ridesharing arrangement.
2. Driver has a valid driver’s license from the state in which driver resides. 3. Driver is 25 years of age or older. 4. Driver has a minimum of five years current and uninterrupted licensed driving experience.5. Driver does not have more than one moving violation or at-fault accident in the past 12 months. 6. Driver does not have more than two moving violations or at-fault accidents in the past 36 months (or any
combination thereof). 7. Driver does not have any record of convictions for serious offenses such as:
A. Excessive speed B. Operating to endanger C. Reckless or careless driving D. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs E. Operating a motor vehicle with a suspended or revoked license F. School bus stopping or passing violations G. Leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injury or property damage H. Motor vehicle homicide.
Notes: These criteria is used as a guide to determine eligibility to be approved as a VPSI Volunteer Vanpool Driver. VPSI reserves the right to approve or deny drivers at any time based on information derived from a Motor Vehicle Report or from any responsible report. VPSI may require an annual physical and subsequent written physician’s report and/or the successful completion of a defensive driving course. (These may be a requirement in some states.)
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Where do vans travel?
•Currently 42 vanpools are operating in the region
•Destinations are currently only downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland
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Where can vans travel?
Picture of the region…
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How do I start a vanpool?
Vanpools with No Third Party Payment Guarantee Identify potential primary drivers – have them review the Vanpool Driver Approval
Criteria, complete sections B & C only of the DL-503 (Request for Driver Information), Section 1 of the VPSI Commuter Vanpool Application, complete the corresponding Volunteer Driver Application, Volunteer Driver Agreement, Disclosure of Intent to Obtain a Consumer Report and the Credit Request.
Identify potential back-up drivers (should be at least one per van, but it is recommended to have more) - have them complete sections B & C only of the DL-503 (Request for Driver Information) and sign the Alternate Volunteer Driver Agreement.
Return DL-503s (please note the fee for processing is paid by VPSI), Volunteer Driver Agreements & Alternate Volunteer Driver Agreements to CommuteInfo for processing (will take driver check 5 days – 3 weeks to be returned once CommuteInfo has received them).
VPSI will set up a billing account with the driver. Once driver history checks are returned, a date is set for van delivery, driver training
and service start-up.
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What about the paperwork?
Distribute copies of the paperwork…
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How do riders get matched?
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What about the bill?
The invoice (lease costs) Gas, Parking & Tolls SPC’s subsidy
Riders Fares
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What about the day to day operation of the vanpool?
Pick-up & drop-off locations Parking Music choice Personality conflicts
Vehicle maintenance or emergency service Back-up plan
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Who does what?
Emergencies, van maintenance, invoicing
Paul Fancsali Michael MoatsManager Fleet Coordinator412-882-6580 or 1-800-VAN-RIDE412-352-1742 (cell)[email protected]
Meg Kessler Lisa Kay SchweyerRidesharing Coordinator
Program Developer412-391-5590 x337 412-391-5590 x375
Vanpool startups, help filling seats, driver/rider questions
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Questions & Comments