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Caravan
DART’s vanpool program connects commuters with similar travel patterns.
Go Farther in a Caravan
Reliably Get To Work
With an assigned driver, set pickup location, and a guaranteed vehicle — you can count on a vanpool to get you to work
Save Money
Avoid wear and tear on your personal vehicle. Save on gas, regular maintenance and vehicle insurance
What is a Caravan?
Caravan is a shared van service for people who live and work near each other in Central Iowa. Each group (called a “Caravan”) has five or more workers who ride together in a van provided by the program.
Each Caravan has:
- A Volunteer Main Driver
- A Volunteer Backup Driver
- Three or More Passengers
Online and In-App Ride Booking
Book seats in a Caravan online or through the Caravan app. Indivdual or reocurring rides can be scheduled one week up to a year in advance
Flexible Payment Options
Paying is easy! Load funds onto your Caravan account for automatic withdrawals or receive payroll deductions through participating employer partners
A Hands-On Support Team
Keeping the van on the road is hassle-free. Vehicle maintenance, training, emergency situations and more are supporting by a team dedicated to the success of each vanpoolGet Started with Caravan
For Employers
Caravan offers partnership options that meet needs of a variety of company sizes and industries
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For Riders
Whether you live in rural Iowa or a major city, get the most out of your commute by using Caravan
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