The Vanpool Solution

VANPOOLING

The ‘Riding Green’ Solution

Vanpools are the most cost effective mode of public transportation in the United States and the only mode more cost effective than buses. Vanpools reach more commuters in more areas and offer more destinations than any other type of Mass Transit currently available.

What is a vanpool?

Vanpools allow relatively small groups of 7 to 14 people to share a commute similar to a carpool, but on a larger scale with concurrent savings in fuel and vehicle operating costs.

The key concept is that people who live a significant distance from where they work share the ride from one or more common meeting locations with scheduled pick up times and travel together to a common destination or work center.

A number of programs exist to help lower the cost of that shared ride to the end user. These public transportation programs seek to reduce the number of cars on the road improving conditions and promoting environmental benefits. Commuters and employers utilize tax benefit available under 26 U.S. Code §132(f) Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefit allowances.

What is the ‘Riding Green’ vanpool program?

ABS Vans, Inc. ‘Riding Green’ vanpool program was organized to support the well-being of commuters, the reduction of gridlock and the improvement of fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions. This owner/operated vanpool program provide clients with everything they need for a comfortable cost effective vanpool commute. We provide the van, insurance, fuel, maintenance, parking and tolls. Our ‘Riding Green’ fleet of backup vans are available 24 hours a day for emergency assistance and additionally are used to replace your van during routine maintenance so that your commute schedule is not interrupted.

With over 20 years of experience we are deeply committed to providing our customers with excellent ‘green’ vanpooling solutions and invite you to become part of the growing ‘Riding Green’ movement. ABS Vans schedules our ‘Riding Green’ vans to facilitate a maximum of 14 riders who enjoy the flexibility our program offers. In markets where we run multiple vans with different work schedules seats are available for our 'Riding Green' commuters for commuters that choose to work late or leave early, simply call us to find out which vans may support your requirement.

What are the benefits of ‘Riding Green’?

•    Vanpools commuters that carry groups of 7 or more people qualify for transit benefits. Commuters participating in vanpools are eligible to file for transit benefits through their employer to help offset their out of pocket costs. Employees working with companies enrolled in these programs qualify for up to $230.00 per month. In some cases, the transit benefit covers the entire cost of the vanpool for the commuter.

If your employer does not currently participate in a transit program, contact ABS Vans at 540.659.6323 for assistance or schedule a meeting with your Human Resource representative and review the benefits of our ‘Riding Green’ program with your company. Direct your company to ABS Vans website for detailed information about our ‘Riding Green’ program or contact our ‘Riding Green’ specialist to assist you.

Companies participating in ABS Vans ‘Riding Green’ program are recognized for their contribution and are listed with Living Green Magazine as a ‘company contributing to green’. Research indicates that vanpool commuters experience less stress resulting from traffic and gridlock improving their overall health, well-being and productivity.

•    Vanpool commuters have the benefit of using the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes (designed to encourage car pool and vanpool use) reducing their travel time to and from work.

•    A planned schedule for vanpool makes life easier for commuters and travel more predictable providing the riders with the most time efficient point-to-point transportation solutions. Vanpool commuters also enjoy the benefit of leisure commute time while they spend that time catching up on work, reading and socializing.

•    ‘Riding Green’ vanpool commuters enjoy significant savings each year by reducing the overall costs associated with commuting. Sharing the costs of commuting will lower you commuting costs in the following areas:
     o    lower auto insurance rates;
     o    lower vehicle maintenance costs;
     o    less wear on your private automobile;
     o    lower fuel costs.

In addition to the financial savings, you will enjoy the benefit of spending less time commuting. Being part of our ‘Riding Green’ program offers every benefit commuters need while they have become part of the solution in reducing gridlock and are supporting the improvement of fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions.

• Vanpools accommodate smaller groups of commuters and make fewer pick-ups and drop-offs than buses or trains and it's riders are eligible to file for transit benefits through their employer to help offset their out of pocket costs.

Why Use ABS Vans?

Our qualified staff has been providing intelligent ‘green’ vanpool solutions for over 20 years. We will assist you or your company in every aspect of vanpooling from identifying current routes to establishing new routes that will better suit the needs of you, your co-workers and/or friends.

We are dedicated to our clients and our commitment to affect positive change for commuters while contributing to the reduction fuel efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions and the reduction of gridlock. ABS Vans Vanpooling and ‘Riding Green’ specialists are trained and qualified to assist you with all aspects of vanpooling and will guide you through the enrollment process to include The Guaranteed Ride Home Program so that you are registered and ready to use this benefit in the event of unexpected overtime or emergencies at home. "you can start receiving your transit benefits today!"

Join us today and start ‘Riding Green’ for a better tomorrow!

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