The OC Vanpool Program offers commuters an alternative to driving alone, contributing to the reduction of traffic congestion and pollutants. It continues to show promising long-term growth as many commuters are returning to their workplaces and embracing hybrid work schedules, creating new opportunities for vanpool participation. Since December 2022, the number of vanpools has increased more than 30 percent. Vanpools are required to operate only 12 days per month, making them ideal for hybrid schedules.
The program reduces the cost of vanpool service for commuters by providing a subsidy each month for qualified groups. Vanpools typically have commute trips exceeding 70 round-trip miles each day, making this program a very practical and attractive solution for many commuters.
To help keep vanpools an attractive option for commuters who lack transit options or other mobility alternatives and to keep up with rising costs, OC Vanpool provides these subsidies:
- $600 per month for qualifying groups, with an additional $100 for high occupancy vehicles (vehicles seating 8 or more with 85 percent occupancy or greater)
- An additional $100 to vanpool groups operating zero emissions vehicles, as defined by the California Air Resources Board
OC Vanpool also helps Orange County businesses and individuals understand the benefits of vanpooling and provides assistance for establishing vanpool programs. Learn more here.