RTC VANPOOL

JOIN THE POOL

RTC SMART TRIPS makes commuting easier with vanpooling in the Truckee Meadows. Join RTC VANPOOL for a convenient, stress-free, and cost-effective way to get to work. Vanpools provide a comfortable transportation option for groups of 4–14 people who share similar commute routes and schedules—saving money, reducing wear on your vehicle, and cutting down on traffic along the way.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

A commuter van is driven by one of the members of the group and passengers are picked up and dropped off at agreed upon locations and times. Expenses are shared by the riders and subsidized by RTC. When more riders participate, the cost for everyone decreases.

FAQs

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WHY VANPOOL?

Vanpooling offers significant financial savings compared to commuting alone—while also taking the stress out of your daily drive. Instead of navigating traffic, you can relax, catch up on reading, or even sneak in a few extra minutes of sleep during your commute.

By choosing to vanpool, you help reduce traffic congestion, lower fuel consumption, and decrease air pollution and climate impacts. Ridesharing also creates opportunities to connect with fellow commuters, exchange ideas, and build professional relationships. Traveling together makes the journey more enjoyable and turns your commute into a more productive, comfortable experience.

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HOW CAN I FORM A VANPOOL?

Getting started is easy. Register with RTC SMART TRIPS and follow the guided matching process to find others with similar commute routes and schedules. From your match list, reach out to potential riders to gauge interest in forming a vanpool.

You can also ask your workplace’s human resources department to help promote ridesharing. Once at least four people with similar commute patterns are interested, contact RTC SMART TRIPS at 775-348-POOL or Contact Us by email. Your proposed route will be posted on the RTC Trip Match website to help recruit additional participants.

Already have a group of five or more? Call 775-348-POOL and get your vanpool on the road.

WHAT WILL IT COST?

RTC partners with Commute with Enterprise to operate the vanpool program. Enterprise provides the vehicle and covers maintenance and insurance. Participants share the cost of a rolling 30-day lease and fuel.

To help keep costs low, RTC contributes $400 per month to qualifying vanpools traveling up to 3,000 miles per month, with higher subsidies available for longer distances. Final costs vary based on vehicle type, fuel usage, mileage, and the number of participants.