The attorneys at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. agree that carpooling is beneficial for many reasons. It saves gas money, reduces emissions, and is good for the environment. Southwest Valley has developed a vanpool for groups of six or more people. The Valley-Metro vans can seat up to 15 passengers who share the cost of maintenance, gas, insurance, and driver payments, according to AZ Central. They can also be eligible for special commuter tax benefits. Finally, these vanpools reduce the number of cars on the road, which can help alleviate the chances of some car crashes. For more information, interested parties can call (602) 523-6062 or visit www.valleymetro.org.
Southwest Car Accident Statistics and Vanpool Information
Although there is no specific data for Southwest car accidents, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) listed 136,850 cars and station wagons involved in Arizona crashes in 2010. There were also 39,571 pickup trucks and vans involved in crashes that same year. While it is not certain your chances of being in an accident are reduced by vanpooling, here are some benefits:
- Vans reduce the amount of miles traveled by 208,000 miles a day in the county.
- Vans reduce pollution by 4,619 pounds per day.
- The average fare is $25 per week, much less than a driver would pay for gas, insurance, car upkeep, and parking fees.
- An average of 10 riders participate in each vanpool.
- The average commute is 77 miles per day round trip.
- Many riders can complete work assignments as they travel to work.
- Van drivers have to have a good credit rating because they accept money and balance the vanpool account, they must have a valid driver’s license, have not more than three driving points on their record in the past three years, and they must be at least 25 years old.
Why You May Need a Southwest Valley Car Accident Attorney
Experienced Arizona van accident attorneys know that unfortunately, any vehicle can get into an accident. If you are injured in a crash, you likely face medical bills and time away from work, both of which can be very costly to you and your family. While we support vanpools, the Husband and Wife Law Team realizes that the riders who are injured in them deserve proper representation. We work to hold the at-fault party responsible and obtain a settlement from them that pays your expenses. This could include the vanpool driver or another driver who has endangered the lives of those in the van.
