Q: What is the responsibility of the driver?
A: The driver is responsible for operating the vehicle, making the scheduled stops, arranging for the vehicle maintenance through VPSI and fueling. In return, drivers typically ride for free.
Q: How is the vanpool fare determined?
A: The expense is based on the amount of the vanpool lease (which includes maintenance and insurance) plus the cost of gas, divided by the number of passengers. Ultimately, the expense will depend on the commute distance, the total number of passengers and the type of van that is leased.
Q: What kind of commitment do I have to make?
A: Typically, vanpools operate on a month-to-month basis, requiring a 30-day notice (minimum) prior to leaving the vanpool.
Q: What happens if the regular driver is not available to drive?
A: Each vanpool needs to have back-up drivers to fill in when the regular driver is not able to drive due to vacations, sick leave or travel/overtime commitments for work. If no driver is available for the van for a particular day, vanpool riders typically coordinate carpools.
Q: Does a vanpool group set up its own rules?
A: Each vanpool group sets up its own rules. Some vans will provide door-to-door service, however most will schedule a set number of pick-up points. Many vanpools meet at one of three Brevard County Park-N-Ride Lots.
If you are interested in starting your own vanpool or being matched with an existing vanpool, fill out the Information Request Form. In Central/South Brevard, call 952-4562. In North Brevard, call 637-5307. E-Mail Us!
