New vanpool program launches statewide services & cost reduction subsidy
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Long, expensive commutes can reduce job satisfaction, contribute to employee turnover, and make it harder to attract talent. Employers can help their workforce access a more affordable and sustainable commute through Oregon’s new Get There by Vanpool program.
The new public program provides statewide vanpool management services and a subsidy to help reduce employee commute costs. Vanpools let employees (typically 5-14) who live near each other and have longer commutes (about 20+ miles) share the ride to work and the cost.
As part of Get There by Vanpool, Commute with Enterprise works directly with employers to start, operate, and manage vanpools at no cost. Services available statewide cover employee program setup, rider matching, driver onboarding, route planning, vehicle rental and maintenance, insurance, and vanpool administration.
Program Features
Consultation & program planning
Employee vanpool matching
Vehicle rental, maintenance, insurance, & 24/7 roadside assistance
Rider billing management
Flexible month-to-month participation
Guaranteed Ride Home options for emergencies
Employee Vanpool Subsidy
Get There by Vanpool offers a subsidy that can cover up to 50% of a vanpool's monthly cost.
Up to $550 per month for qualifying vanpools with up to 8 seats
Up to $750 per month for qualifying vanpools with 9–14 seats
👉 Learn more about Get There by Vanpool’s comprehensive services, subsidy eligibility, employee vanpool program startup steps, and get answers to common vanpooling questions here. You can also access an at-a-glance guide on program benefits and services here.
💡 Check out how Oregon employers Freres Engineered Wood and Meduri Farms are using vanpooling to improve recruitment, retention, and employee commutes here.
If you have questions and/or want to explore setting up employee vanpools, contact us.
