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Vanpool Transportation - Changing Commute Habits For Good Using Shared Mobility

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Nitin Lahoti

In today’s era, people are seeking for a convenient, effective and sustainable mode of transportation. Many people are preferring private transports such as taxis and cabs or public transport like buses for daily commute which results in spending excessive money and time. Thus, ‘Vanpool’ is the new mode of transportation which is trending on the list.

A vanpool is similar to carpool comprising of drivers and passengers having the same destinations and origins of commute. Vanpools can accommodate around a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 15 passengers. Thus, participants of vanpool can opt for being drivers and can earn decently through vanpool transportation every month. Vanpools are cost-effective when you commute for around 15 miles or more from the destination. The pricing of vanpool mostly depends on the distance and number of riders traveling. In vanpools, the vehicle is rented by the members of vanpool and consists of the monthly fee that covers liability insurance, maintenance and roadside assistance.

Vanpool Programs

Vanpools are middle-of-the-road transportation mode as compared to transit, they are cost-effective and flexible. While developing the different types of vanpool operation programs, there is a need for competent organization, productive financing and competitive marketing. There are three main types of vanpool programs:

employer-sponsored programs

third-party program

owner-operated programs

In employer-sponsored program, employers have the option of renting or purchasing vehicles. It can recover costs through fares from the passengers, occupies lesser parking space, and enhances the productivity of an employee by reducing commute time and communicating with other co-passengers. Whereas the third-party program consists of a public agency, ridesharing organization, and van leasing companies that lease vans to small employers or commuter groups. The owner-operated program allows individuals to purchase a van and charge passengers for traveling costs. In this program, insurance and maintenance costs are mostly paid by the owners.

Features of Vanpool

For developing the business, it is necessary to list down the basics. Let’s take a look at the features that should be present in a vanpool app for providing the customers with exciting riding experience.

1 Have a Record

Ensure that you have all the relevant contact details of all the members present in your vanpool. During the formation meeting, provider of vanpool will make this information available which includes everyone’s email, name and contact number that can be useful in an emergency.

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