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Become a Vanpool Driver


There are many great reasons to start and drive a vanpool. Most vanpool drivers commute for free and get to meet lots of interesting people.  Vanpools with 11 -15 passengers that register with SNCI get TOLL-FREE PASSAGE on the Bay Area’s seven state-owned toll bridges.


To start your own vanpool, you’ll need to:

  1. Have at least seven passengers
  2. Register with the SNCI Rideshare Program's RideMatch Service and select one of the "yes" options under "Do you drive a vanpool?"
When you register your vanpool with the SNCI Rideshare Program we’ll help you every step of the way and give you access to great cost-saving benefits.

Our vanpool consultant will help you:

  • Determine the feasibility of starting a vanpool
  • Coordinate vanpool information and formation meetings
  • Lease a van with one of our preferred vanpool vendors; OR show you how you can use your own van for a vanpool
  • Recruit back-up drivers and passengers
  • Obtain discounted parking permits for downtown Oakland and San Francisco
  • Obtain free bridge toll passes for non-commute hours on most Bay Area bridges
We’ll also:
  • Run free motor vehicle record checks
  • Provide partial medical exam reimbursements ($75 each/up to two drivers per van) for commuter vans
  • To download a request form for a medical reimbursement and/or vanpool incentives, click here
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Questions? Call a vanpool consultant today at 800-535-6883 or log on to the SNCI Rideshare Program's RideMatch Service and register to start a vanpool, view a list of commuters along your route and receive our personalized vanpool services.