Vanpool drivers are an essential part of UCSC’s vanpool program. Drivers volunteer their services and in exchange get a number of benefits, including a mileage allotment for limited personal use of the van. Drivers can be a Primary, Co-Driver or Back-up Driver and receive a reduction in their monthly vanpool fares.

• Primary drivers do not pay a monthly fee
• Co-Drivers split a regular monthly fee
• Back up drivers receive a 25% discount on the regular monthly fee.

UCSC provides in-house training to vanpool drivers led by a certifided trainer.

Vanpool Driver Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for volunteer vanpool driver candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Have a minimum of 5 years of general driving experience.
• Have no at-fault accidents in the 3 years prior to assuming driver responsibilities and not more than one during any 3-year period while performing vanpool driver responsibilities.
• Have no more than 1 moving violation in the 3 years prior to assuming driver responsibilities and not more than 2 during any 3-year period while performing vanpool driver responsibilities.
• Have no Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offenses in the 5 years prior to assuming driver responsibilities or while performing vanpool driver responsibilities.
• Have no disqualifying action taken against his/her driving license or certificate i.e., Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) suspension or revocation at any time.

Vanpool Driver Duties & Responsibilities

Driver Daily Duties

• Ensure daily operation of the vanpool with the assistance of back-up drivers
according to the UNIVERSITY annual calendar.
• Complete a safety check before operating the van as prescribed by law.
• Always use seatbelts when operating the van and advise all passengers to use
seatbelts.
• Maintain a list of all passengers and allow only passengers who have paid and have
clearance from UNIVERSITY to ride the vanpool.
• Keep a daily log of riders, mileage and other records as required by UNIVERSITY.
• Furnish a secure overnight parking place for the van. (Preferably off-street.)
• Lock and remove keys when the van is unattended.

Weekly Duties

• Take the van to Fleet Services to be fueled.

Driver Monthly Duties

• Submit a Mileage log and Daily passenger ridership roster from previous month to UNIVERSITY by the tenth day of the month.
• Schedule and make van available for monthly cleaning.

Driver Duties When Needed

• Take van to Fleet Services every 6000 miles for preventative maintenance as required
by the State of California.
• Take the van to Fleet Services immediately for safety related issues (i.e. burned out
head-light, non-functioning turn indicator, etc.) or for any mechanical problems.
• Contact passengers and UNIVERSITY as soon as possible in case of any break in
vanpool service.
• Attend Driver meetings as scheduled.
• Train passengers on use of the bike rack and ensure that racks are secure before the
van is in motion. DRIVER is not responsible for loading or unloading passenger
bikes.