Vanpools consist of up to 15 people sharing a commute to work. An environmentally friendly commuting solution, vanpooling allows riders to share on gas costs and avoid the wear-and-tear on their personal vehicles. Vanpool drivers can utilize their own personal van or the RTA will help you find a van to use.

RTA coordinates more than 100 vanpools throughout the region. Anyone holding a valid Tennessee Driver’s License, is 21 years of age, and has a good driving record may qualify as a vanpool driver. The vans are provided free of charge with the vanpool participants responsible only for a monthly fee which covers the lease, insurance, and cost of gas required for their commute. Typical vanpool fares range from $30-$90/month per rider, depending on the distance driven for the commute. Van drivers ride for free. Back-up drivers will be designated for situations when the primary driver is unavailable.

Convenient Park-and-Ride Lots are located throughout the region.

As a regular vanpooler, you qualify for the Guaranteed Ride Home program, which gets you home in an emergency, illness or have to work late unexpectedly.

For more information on finding an existing vanpool or starting a new vanpool from your area, call 615.862.8833 or complete our on-line Rideshare Match Request form.