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Share A Ride

Sharing a ride, or carpooling, is a great way to save money on your commute and reduce traffic congestion. Sharing the ride with just one other person can reduce your commuting costs by 50%. There are a number of ride-sharing options available to the GVSU community.

 

GVSU Ride-Matching

New for Fall 2011! Faculty/staff, let our system match you up with other commuters to share the ride! Find carpooling partners by searching for other faculty/staff members at GVSU who live near you and have similar commute schedules. Click here to access the carpool finder.
 

West Michigan Ride-Share (formerly know as GreenRide)

Carpooling services administered by the Rapid. Available to any member of the West Michigan Community. For more information, visit the West Michigan Ride-Share website.
 

Rapid VanPool

RapidVan Vanpooling offers a shared ride to work for groups of at least four people with similar commuting patterns. The Rapid provides a vehicle, maintenance, insurance, 24-hour emergency roadside service, carwashes, and fuel. All costs of driving the van are included in the price. The more passengers enrolled in a vanpool, the lower the cost per person. For more information, visit the RapidVan website.

10 Tips to Get the Most Out of Carpooling:

• Get Acquainted - Contact the Commuters on Your Match List
  Call and ask to meet your potential carpool partners in a public place to discuss the details of the rideshare arrangement, or decide whether or not you would feel comfortable sharing a ride.
   
• Exchange Important Information
  Share emergency contact information of all parties before starting the carpool.
   
• Decide on a Schedule for Driving Responsibilities
  Determine who is going to drive and on what days. It may be a good idea to put the schedule in writing and provide a copy to all carpool members
   
• Determine How Driving Expenses Will Be Reimbursed
  If the responsibility of driving is not going to be shared, determine how costs will be shared and agree on payment dates.
   
• Plan Ahead - Determine Your Route and Schedule
  Designate places to meet for both morning and after-work/school pick-ups.
   
• Be on Time
  Establish a time limit for how long to wait if a member of the carpool is late, and develop a procedure if you are going to be late or will not be going to work.
   
• Establish a Back Up Plan
  If the driver will not be going to work on his or her designated day, decide on an alternate driver so that the carpool will not be interrupted.
   
• Keep the Vehicle Well-Serviced and Drive Safely
  Drivers should keep their vehicles clean and comfortable and maintain a safe speed.
   
• Set Ground Rules
  Carpoolers should discuss whether smoking, eating and/or drinking will be allowed. Also determine what types of music are acceptable.
   
• Contact Us
  If you lose a member of your carpool, use our Ride-Matching tool for help in finding a replacement. Together we can save money, time, and the environment while reducing traffic congestion.