Van Pool Grant

Do you need a reliable way to get to work?

Why not share a ride to work and start a Vanpool!

For free if you qualify!

What is a Vanpool Grant Opportunity?

A vanpool is a group of 4 to 15 people/employees who commute together on a regular basis in a van. The 2016 demonstration Vanpool program has been established to achieve one simple goal: to provide entry level workers who are enrolled in Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) programs with safe, affordable vans they can use to drive themselves and other DHS clients to their place of employment at no cost to them!

What are the benefits of Vanpool?

Free reliable transportation to work! All fuel costs, maintenance costs, insurance costs and van rental costs for the van are covered by this grant! No cost to you! A reliable way to get to and from work! 

How do you see if you qualify?

1) To qualify for the vanpool riders must be an active member on an open DHHS public assistance case – FAP, Medicaid, Cash Assistance, etc.

2) There needs to be a minimum of four vanpool members who meet the eligibility requirements to qualify for the grant.

3) Riders have to be 18 years of age or older to qualify.

4) Drivers must meet certain requirement (must have clean driving record, must be 25 years of age or older, must be a Michigan resident, & no more then one accident in past 12 months.)

5) Have a volunteer driver that works at the same location (doesn't have to meet DHS requirements if no other driver qualifies)

6) Live in close to one another or along the route traveled to work

7) Drivers/riders must work at the same/close locations and have similar work hours/shifts.

We need you the employee to contact us to learn more about this exciting free opportunity! For more information or to register for this service please call Alexis Vertalka at 248-470-8534 or email alexis.vertalka@vride.com today to find out if you can start a free van pool today!

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