Free Webinar: Introduction to Best Workplaces for Commuters * * * Emergency Ride Home for USF Students Click here for more information or to register * * * Bay Area Commuter Services can help you... Cut Gas Use and Costs NOW! Are high gas costs putting a dent in your budget? Bay Area Commuter Services (BACS) is here to assist you, the commuter, and you, the business owner/manager in ways to both conserve and cut the costs associated with the commute to and from work. Here are some of the "right now" ways to cut costs: CARPOOLING: Two or more people sharing the ride to and from work, school or other activities. This is a flexible option that allows use as many or as few times a week, according to the wishes of the carpool members. Click here to learn more about carpooling or to register for carpool matching online. VANPOOLING: A group of five or more people sharing the ride to and from work regularly each week. There is a fee to participate, based on the distance traveled; participants share gas, toll and parking expenses where applicable. Click here to learn more about vanpooling or to register for vanpool matching online. RIDE THE BUS: Take reading materials with you; it'll be time well spent, as well as money and gas saved. Click here for a list of transit companies in the region. TELEWORK: How would you like to go to work and not even leave your house? Try teleworking. This modern commute option is quickly catching on, and there are many benefits and cost savings. In many cases the equipment to facilitate this option is a minimal investment. Click here to learn more about Telework Tampa Bay. COMPRESSED/FLEXIBLE WORK WEEKS: Ask your employer about compressed work weeks (working 5 days in 4, for example) and/or Flexible Work Weeks. Click here for more information about compressed and flexible work week schedules. PLAN AHEAD: Plan your weekly schedules so as not to duplicate trips. Check for the most fuel efficient routes to regular places you visit. Consider carpooling to shopping and other destinations with neighbors or friends. For more tips, contact Bay Area Commuter Services at 800-998-RIDE. For commuters who want to rideshare but are afraid of being stranded at work without a car, ask BACS about the Emergency Ride Home (ERH) program, which offers a free* taxi ride home to registered participants who use a commute option other than driving alone at least two days per week. Click here for complete details on the Emergency Ride Home program or call 800-998-RIDE for assistance. *certain restrictions apply   We're here to help you find better and more affordable ways to get to work. Contact BACS, "The Way to Go" people at 800-998-RIDE today!