Citilink and Commute with Enterprise are launching a coordinated vanpool program available to people who live and work in Allen County, Ind., and wish to access jobs in the area. The program coordinates participants who indicate their interest through various channels such as at their jobsite or via an online portal. The program then matches riders who have similar work shifts in similar areas, and who are interested in riding together. Once four or more people are matched, a Commute with Enterprise representative will contact the group to begin working out the details. Commute with Enterprise then provides a seven-15 passenger vehicle, insurance, maintenance and ongoing support. Each vanpool is customized to the specific needs of its four or more vanpoolers.
“Our new partnership with Enterprise allows Citilink to support the vanpool program and employment needs of local businesses in our community while introducing our community to a proven, efficient form of public transportation” says John Metzinger, general manager and CEO of Citilink.
The vanpool program will be partially subsidized by Citilink using federal COVID-relief funds. The remaining cost is split among the employer and/or participants, with each vanpool rider paying a set fee per month. Enterprise will provide coordination services and technology, vehicles, liability insurance, scheduled vehicle maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance, as well as best practices for cleaning and Complete Clean Starter Kits for new commuters.
Participants can choose a qualifying vanpool vehicle from Enterprise’s selection of makes and models that includes crossovers, SUVs, minivans and large passenger vans. Vanpoolers may choose to upgrade their vehicles with optional high-end features such as satellite radio and in-vehicle Wi-Fi service.
