Leased Vanpools
Lease a van from UTA and you'll enjoy the improved productivity that comes when employees ride to work together instead of driving alone. Studies conducted in major cities prove that employee vanpools and carpools reduce tardiness and absenteeism.

In addition, each vanpool reduces up to fourteen cars on the road. Leasing a company van is an easy way for employers to help cut down on air pollution and traffic congestion.

Vanpooling is a nice employee benefit, since employees who vanpool to work save hundreds of dollars a year on commuting costs.

How to Start
If your company does not have a vanpool program, or a group of employees wishes to start a vanpool program, UTA Rideshare can help you get started.

To set up a vanpool, your company or group of employees leases a van from UTA Rideshare, organizes a pool of up to fifteen people, and designates at least one driver (you can have as many drivers as you desire). UTA Rideshare then coordinates everything with one employee. The employer or group's time commitment is minimal at best.

The cost of leasing a van from UTA Rideshare is based on the number of monthly miles. UTA Rideshare can provide the insurance for the van at an additional cost or if a company is self-insured they can provide the insurance and save that cost. When UTA Rideshare provides the insurance, each driver must provide a copy of his or her Utah Driver License record.

To cover your vanpool expenses, UTA Rideshare helps you determine a rider charge based on the number of riders and the distance each of them travels. A vanpooler's costs are always much less than the expense of commuting alone. UTA Rideshare suggests the drivers' ride for free or at a reduced rate. Limited personal use of the van, including mileage for maintenance trips to the service station, is allowed.

Signing Up
To sign up, please fill out the following required forms:

• Participant Application. To be completed by all riders in the group (including the driver and bookkeeper). You must have a minimum of 7 participant including driver.
• Driver’s Application To be completed by all drivers (including the back-up drivers).
• Bookkeeper Application. To be completed by the bookkeeper of the van group (can be the driver or rider).
• Selection Criteria for the Driver and Bookkeeper.
• Pricing structure. Pricing is determined by the miles you travel.
• Van-pool database information. You will need to provide specific information about the miles you will be traveling.

The completed forms can either be emailed as attachments to smiklos@uta.cog.ut.us, or traditionally mailed to: Attention: Scott Miklos, Utah Transit Authority, 3600 S. 700 W., Salt lake City, Utah 84119.
Upon receipt of the completed pack, we will contact you with pricing information, etc.

Other forms available for download:

• UTA Van-pool Q&A
• UTA Fuel Credit Card Information
• UTA Van-pool Daily Operating Log
• UTA Van-pool Monthly Report

The Only Way to Ride
UTA Rideshare vans carry 12-15 people safely and comfortably. The vans are loaded with options, including tinted windows, heat and air conditioning, stereo system, and seat belts for all riders. Each van is equipped with heavy-duty chassis, all season tires, high capacity gas tank, or Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). In case of a breakdown or time in the repair shop, UTA Rideshare provides a back up van. Each person on the van is also eligible for up to six (6) guaranteed ride home trips in case of an emergency or unexpected overtime.

Finally, offering an employee vanpool is an easy way to make your community a better place to live and work. Vanpools help maintain the attractive environment the Utah workplace offers.