On July 1, 2002, Congress amended the nation's tax code empowering companies to offer tax-free incentives to promote change in the way their employees commute to work.
Employers can provide each employee up to $105 per month for vanpooling or transit tax-free to both the employer and the employee. Or employees can use up to $105 a month of their gross income before taxes to pay for vanpooling or transit .
Simply put when you carpool, you will drive less and save money. These savings come from reduced maintenance costs, savings on gasoline, and even insurance rates.
If your commute is a long one you may find yourself frequently fighting heavy traffic.
Automobiles and light trucks are considered the largest contributors to air quality problems in the United States.