How do I become a New Rider?
1) Email us at
info@yeswevan.org and include the following information:
a. The Van # or Time for each direction you would like to commute,
b. The date you would like to start,
c. Your contact information so we may contact you (email?, phone?, smoke signals?)
2) Download, print and sign the Yes! We Van
Vanpool Passenger Contract and give the signed form to the driver of the van.
3) Download, complete and email the
MARides Vanpool Agreement form and the
MARides Ridematching Registration Form to the address
located on the form.
Frequently Asked Questions from New Riders
Is the monthly fee always the same?
No, it will fluctuate depending on the number of commuters.
Why are there different rates?
Yes! We Van has 2 locations where commuters are picked up/dropped off: New Bedford and Taunton. Taunton riders pay less because they
are, after all, closer to Boston. We also have ½ time riders. The cost of a ½ rider is always ½ of the base rate from the location of pick
up/drop off.
Can I ride Part Time?
Absolutely! A part time rider is a rider who commutes one direction every day or commutes each direction (to and from Boston) every other
week.
If my work schedule varies, can I take a different van?
Yes! You can. Yes! We Van limits the number of passengers on a van to 13 so there are always 2 additional spots available for those
commuters whose commuting needs change on a given day.
| Where does the van pick up/drop off in New Bedford? |
Where does the van pick up/drop off in Taunton? |
| New Bedford Park & Ride Directions: |
Taunton Park & Ride Directions: |
From the South (Downtown to New Bedford)
Take Route 140 N to Exit 4 for Kings Highway
Bear RIGHT at the top of the ramp
Merge onto Kings Highway
Turn RIGHT at stop sign onto Mt. Pleasant St
Pass by the ramps for Route 140 South
Take the first RIGHT into the park & ride lot
From the North (Lakeville)
Take Route 140 S to Exit 4 for Mt. Pleasant St
Bear RIGHT at the top of the ramp
Merge onto Mt. Pleasant Street
Take the first RIGHT into the park & ride lot |
From the South (Fall River, Assonet)
Take Route 24 N to Exit 12A for Route 140 S
Merge onto Route 140 South
Take Exit 11B for County Street
Merge onto County Street
Turn RIGHT at traffic signal onto Galleria Mall Dr
Turn LEFT at the first stop sign
Take the next LEFT into the park & ride lot
From the Southeast (New Bedford, Lakeville)
Take Route 140 N to Exit 11 for Stevens Street
Turn LEFT at the traffic signal onto Stevens Street
Stevens Street becomes County Street
Turn RIGHT at traffic signal onto Galleria Mall Dr
Turn LEFT at the first stop sign
Take the next LEFT into the park & ride lot
From Taunton
Take Route 140 S
After the Route 24 interchange, Route 140 becomes a divided highway
Take Exit 11B for County Street
Merge onto County Street
Turn RIGHT at traffic signal onto Galleria Mall Dr
Turn LEFT at the first stop sign
Take the next LEFT into the park & ride lot
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Where does the van drop off in Boston?
The van drops off commuters on Atlantic St in front of the South Station Train Terminals. This allows for easy access to the commuter rail and the MBTA.
Where does the van pick up in Boston?
The van picks commuters up on the corner of South and Beach St. South Street is located perpendicular to Atlantic St (where South Station is located). This location is ideal as it avoids the congestion of South Station during the busy commute time and allows for quick access to I-93 and the HOV lane.
What if I work near Hay Market?
Our vans are parked in Parcel 7 located above the Hay Market Green and Orange line stop on the MBTA. If you work near Hay Market you may certainly be dropped off/picked up there.
Ride for Free
We feel the best way to truly know if our van pool is right for you is to commute free of charge with us for 3 days.