• 1 van

• 2 drivers (one primary, one backup)

• enough riders to fill an available van to one half plus one person seating capacity.  For example, a 12 passenger van would require 7 passengers, including drivers.

Step #1 - Get at least enough riders to fill an available van to one half seating capacity plus one person wanting to save money by sharing a ride.  You might want to look for folks that live in Kitsap County because the daily commute trip must originate from there.  To help you find riders, go to rideshareonline.com and complete a ride-match form.  If you want to join an already established vanpool, go to http://www.kitsaptransit.org/Vanpool/CurrentVanpools.html

Step #2 - Get at least 2 more happy commuters wanting to be volunteer drivers.  The drivers need to be responsible people with good driving records.  One of the drivers will be the "Primary Driver" and the other drivers are "Backup Drivers".  Both of these drivers will have to complete a free 6 hour Van Driver Orientation that is given by Kitsap Transit's Vanpool Coordinators.  Van Driver Orientations are typically held the second Saturday of the month.  Other orientations may be added on an as needed basis.

Step #3 - Once you have enough commuters, it's time to call one of Kitsap Transit's vanpool coordinators at 478-5858 and get the ball rolling.  You don't have to worry about insurance, maintenance,  or fuel because  Kitsap Transit provides all of that.  The members of the vanpool just have to pay a reasonable fare (fares are paid in advance).  Now don't lollygag around!  Call us as soon as you have the necessary ingredients, because vans are going out the door fast and are on a first-come-first-serve basis.

That's all there is to forming a vanpool!  Other than some paper work to complete, and a contract that all members must sign, once you have completed the above three steps, you are free to start saving money by vanpooling.

If you have questions, check out are Vanpool Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ) page or call us at 478-5858.