Benefits to You
Some employers provide financial incentives ranging from a few dollars to a full fare subsidy. Some also provide preferential parking for vanpools. Check with yours to see what benefits are offered. In addition, you'll enjoy:
- saving money
- reduced wear and tear on your car
- reduced commuting stress
- preferential parking at your work site
- meeting new people
Benefits to Your Community
Did you know, that by vanpooling, you're also helping your community?
You'll help by:
- reducing air pollution
- alleviating traffic congestion
- making Western Montana a better place to live and work
To qualify as a volunteer vanpool driver
You will need to complete an application and authorize Missoula Ravalli TMA to access your Motor Vehicle Report. You will also need to meet these few requirements:
- have a Montana State Driver's license
- be 25+ years of age, or hold CDL, with 5+ years of driving experience
- perform the driving functions and complete the necessary paperwork
- have a clean driving record
- no revoked or suspended licenses
- no reckless driving, hit-and-run, DUI, DWI, or a felony in the last 10 years
Driver Essential Functions
A potential volunteer vanpool driver must be able to perform the essential driving functions listed below:
- complete a short training program
- safely operate up to a 15-passenger vanpool vehicle
- understand and apply Montana State traffic regulations and agency procedures
- fuel vehicle or obtain assistance from others
- maintain cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the vehicle
- perform vehicle inspections
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