• Determining the feasibility of starting a van pool
• Coordinating van pool information
• Assistance in recruiting passengers.

• Late model commuter van provided by The TMA Group
• Saving money on insurance, vehicle maintenance and gas
• All participants are registered for the free Guarantee Ride Home program - in the case of an unplanned emergency, a ride is always available
• Reducing stress; arrive to work refreshed
• Reducing wear and tear on your personal car
• Decreasing traffic congestion - a full van removes five to fourteen cars off the road

Who does the driving? A commuter like you! Drivers are responsible for picking up and delivering passengers, arranging for van maintenance, fueling the van and collecting monthly fares. The driver may drive every day or share the driving with back-up drivers.

Does the van offer door-to-door service? Each van pool group sets its own route and schedule. Most vans have common meeting points, which reduce the overall travel time and expense.

Who recruits new passengers? The TMA Group assists in filling empty seats through the ride matching service provided by RTA (Regional Transportation Authority), employer contacts and recruitment materials. Participants share the responsibility of keeping the van fill and fares low by recruiting as well.

Your "Commuter Insurance" Guarantee Against Being Stranded!

A lot of individuals like the idea of sharing the commute but worry about being stranded without a ride in case of an unplanned emergency. The TMA Group's Emergency Ride Home program is the answer! This program removes all obstacles to van pooling, because The TMA Group will provide a free trip home for registered van poolers experiencing an unplanned emergency.

The Emergency Ride Home program provides a free ride home using taxicabs (trips up to 25 miles) and rental cars (trips over 25 miles) for registered participants who van pool a minimum of three times per week and have an unplanned emergency. An unplanned emergency is defined as:

1. The employee or a family member suffers an illness during the work day, forcing the employee to leave work early.
2. The employee unexpectedly works past normal quitting time at the supervisor's request with no advance notice.
3. The employee's van pool driver must unexpectedly leave work early.

The Emergency Ride Home program may not be used for personal errands, pre-planned medical appointments, business-related travel or working late without a supervisor's request.