WASHINGTON — The I-95 Express Lanes in Northern Virginia are about to open soon and if you are looking to carpool, there are 230 reasons why. The Commuter Connections Program will offer a cash incentive for new carpoolers — $230.
Officials see new lanes as a major opportunity to increase ridesharing in the Washington region as the 95 Express Lanes open this month. Commuter Connections is offering an extra cash incentive for those who sign up for a new carpool or vanpool through the ‘Pool Rewards program.
Beginning December 1, new carpools registered with ‘Pool Rewards that use the E-ZPass Flex on the new 95 Express Lanes will be eligible to receive $230 over a 90-day period which is a bonus of $100 above the current program incentive.
Carpools must include at least three occupants and be approved by the ‘Pool Rewards program.
All approved ‘Pool Rewards carpool and vanpool members can also sign up for Commuter Connections’ free Guaranteed Ride Home service, which ensures ridesharing travelers a free, guaranteed ride home in case of an unexpected emergency, personal or family illness, or unscheduled overtime.
More commuter questions can get answered on WTOP’s Express Lane Q&A page.
WTOP’s Ari Ashe contributed to this report. Follow @WTOP on Twitter and on the WTOP Facebook page.
