DART News Release
Apr 17, 2007 | General
Special discounted monthly rate for vanpool customers
Media Relations Contact: April 17, 2007 Commute for $20 per month Special discounted monthly rate for vanpool customers DART's Vanpool Program pricing keeps getting better. Effective May 1, customers can get to work for $20 a month. That's much less than the price of a tank of gas!
Now is the best time to join the program. New vanpool groups who sign up before September 30 will also receive a $5 Starbucks gift card per participant. In addition, DART will waive the monthly fee for the second month. And after three months, the incentives keep coming -- each rider will receive a $25 Wal-Mart gift card. Vanpool captains save even more. Captains must meet driving eligibility requirements and are responsible for the van. In return, vanpool captains can ride for free and can use the van for up to 250 miles of personal use each month. After three months, each captain will receive a $50 Wal-Mart gift card. More than 941 people and 30 companies are participating in DART's vanpool program. To meet the growing demand, DART has provisioned 37 additional vans for 2007 - raising the total number to 120. How it works DART can help match groups of six to 15 people with similar work schedules who live or work near each other within Dallas and surrounding counties where bus and rail service is limited. Origin or destination must be inside the DART service area. Vanpool members share the monthly vanpool rental cost plus fuel. The rental cost covers maintenance, insurance and the vehicle. Participants can tailor the service to meet their needs. Some have single-employer riders, while others bring commuters together with similar origin and destination points. Vanpools can carry commuters to the heart of the central business district, to outlying business areas, across town or even to DART Rail stations. Vanpooling gives commuters time to organize their day on their way to work and unwind during the ride home. It also saves money in auto maintenance and fuel expenses, and can even reduce some auto insurance premiums. Vanpoolers can also commute faster by traveling in DART's high-occupancy vehicle lanes. Vanpools also help employers This tax-exempt program also helps employers recruit and retain employees. Employees arrive at their jobs on time, well-rested, relaxed and ready to work. It all adds up to increased productivity. To learn more about DART's Vanpool program, visit www.DART.org/vanpool or call 214-747-RIDE (7433). -- 30 -- |
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