A: You should vanpool because the benefits of vanpooling are: reduced commuting costs, less wear and tear on your vehicle, a less stressful commute, and conservation of our natural resources. It also helps with reducing local traffic congestion and air pollution.  Some employers offer subsidies to employees who rideshare.  Check with your employer to see if they will help pay your vanpool cost.

A: It takes a minimum of three people to form a vanpool.

A: To start a vanpool, it takes at least three people and two people must volunteer to be dedicated drivers. One person must be dedicated to being the vanpool bookkeeper. All Kitsap Transit vanpools must start or end in Kitsap County.

A: To become a vanpool driver, you must have at least three years of licensed driving experience, have an acceptable driving record and complete a Van Driver Orientation given by Kitsap Transit.

A:The responsibilities of the vanpool driver include keeping the interior and exterior of the van clean, fueling of the van, notifying the back-up driver in case of illness or vacation, and, most importantly, the safety of their passengers.

A: The responsibilities of the vanpool riders are to be on time at agreed pick-up locations and with their monthly payments.

A: The cost of the vanpool is determined by the size of the van (small or large), the number of members, the daily round-trip miles the van travels and the number of days in a week the van operates. The total cost is divided among the members of the vanpool. Vanpool Fares are paid in advance. (See Fare Schedule)

A: Kitsap Transit supplies the van, and pays for fuel (we supply the driver with a fuel card), maintenance, and insurance on the vehicle.

A: Yes, you can take the van home with you. The drivers are responsible for providing safe, off-street parking for the van at their residence or at a location approved by Kitsap Transit.

A: Vanpool fares can be paid online to Kitsap Transit, click here for more information. Other payment types include checks, commuter vouchers and employer invoicing. The primary contact or bookkeeper is responsible for collecting fares each month.  

A: If the van breaks down the vanpool driver contacts our Maintenance department. They will arrange a trade-out as soon as possible to make sure there will be little to no commute disruption on your vanpool route.  The vans are scheduled for regular maintenance to help ensure the reliability of the van.

A: If you need to leave work due to illness or emergency, Kitsap Transit vanpool members qualify for the Guaranteed Ride Home Program. To learn more, visit our Guaranteed Ride Home page.  

A: Not at this time.

A: To find your spot in a vanpool, please call your Kitsap Transit Vanpool Coordinator team at 360-478-5858 or e-mail: Vanpool@kitsaptransit.org