What about needing to get home early due to an emergency?

Each individual can get two guaranteed rides home through taxi, TNC, or rental car as a Commute with Enterprise vanpool participant.

Where do I park my car during the day?

Your specific vanpool group will choose a location to meet every morning. Your car will stay there, and you’ll grab it at the end of the day. We can help choose the location and make sure everyone is comfortable with it.

How is a vanpool paid for?

Vanpools are paid for by Statewide Transportation Improvement Funds and employees or employers. The subsidy covered varies between counties.

What is the duration of the lease agreement?

Leases on a vanpool vehicle are month-to-month and can be canceled anytime with 30 days' notice.

What is the subsidy in Jefferson, Deschutes and Crook county?

In these counties, Cascade East Transit subsidizes $525/month for each vanpool. The employer or employees will cover the remaining costs, including gas. On average, this covers about 1/3 of the vanpool costs. Vanpools range in cost depending on vehicle type and miles traveled. For more information, feel free to contact us.

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