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VanClub Overview
VanClub, a service of the Riverside County Transportation Commission, subsidizes eligible vanpools up to $600 per month towards the cost of a vanpool lease, which includes vehicle maintenance, roadside assistance, and insurance.
Basic Qualifications to Start a Vanpool
- Have a minimum of five riders (including driver)
- Lease a seven to 15-seat vehicle from an approved Vanpool Provider
- Commute more than 30 miles roundtrip each day
- Commute 12 or more days each month
Average Savings is $200 or More
![vanpool savings](https://www.vanclub.net/rp2/custom/VanClub/Images/VanClub-Savings-Graph.png)
Driving along/carpool source: IRS avg. cost per mile. 70 mile round trip commute.
Vanpool source: VanClub: 70 mile round trip commute. 5 riders.
Why VanClub?
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Save Time: Zip past traffic in the carpool lane or the express lanes for free or reduced tolls. |
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Breathe Easier: Relax on the way to work while reducing fuel consumption and air pollution. |
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Save Money: Save 70% in commute costs when switching from driving alone. |
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VanClub Members Are Making A Real Impact
![trips reduced](https://www.vanclub.net/rp2/custom/VanClub/Images/vanclub-impact-trips.png)
![gallons saved](https://www.vanclub.net/rp2/custom/VanClub/Images/vanclub-impact-gallons.png)
![co2 avoided](https://www.vanclub.net/rp2/custom/VanClub/Images/vanclub-impact-co2.png)
"Vanpooling has made my 100-mile daily commute manageable. Sharing the commute with others provides
camaraderie. It also reduces my carbon emissions and saves money. Driving alone no longer makes sense."
— James E., VanClub member