Enterprise Rideshare FAQs
Enterprise Rideshare Information NBCUniversal has partnered with Enterprise Rideshare to expand NBCUniversal’s Vanpool program for our Greater Los Angeles-based employees. Nobody likes driving in LA traffic. With the easy and convenient Vanpool program, you will• • • • •
Save time on your commute - by using carpool (HOV) lanes Save money - on gas, car maintenance, insurance, depreciation and more Gain usable time - to read, check your phone, surf the Web, even sleep instead of driving Reduce the stress of driving - sit back, relax and enjoy the hassle-free ride Help the environment by reducing emissions and traffic congestion
Eligibility: Individuals working on or near the Universal Studios lot.
FAQs Why Vanpool instead of commuting in my own car? If you live more than 20 miles from work, a vanpool can save you a tremendous amount of money time and stress. How much does it cost? Pricing varies based on the size of the van, how the van is equipped and the round-trip distance you travel each day. The average cost per passenger is $100-150 per month. What does the price include? The monthly payment includes a late-model 7+ passenger vehicle, full-service maintenance, comprehensive insurance and taxes. The only additional expense is fuel – which NBCUniversal will cover the cost of. What kind of vehicle do I get? Enterprise carries a ride variety of vehicles to accommodate virtually any size vanpool of up to 15 riders, including Ford, GMC, Chevy, Buick, Dodge, Chrysler, and several imports. Do I have to lease or buy the vehicle? Not with Enterprise. We rent you a vehicle on a monthly basis. How is maintenance on the van handled? Enterprise covers both minor and major repairs, as well as all scheduled service. What happens if we break down? Enterprise has a 24/7 roadside assistance program. Please call 310-436-2375 or 800-826-4967 and choose option #2
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What happens if the van gets into an accident? Enterprise provides comprehensive insurance coverage that includes liability, collision and uninsured motorist. If an accident occurs, Enterprise’s roadside assistance program will take care of you. Please call 800-826-4967 and choose option #2 How is gas handled? NBCUniversal will cover the cost of fuel. You can fuel your vanpool at the Universal Studios transportation lot. For Wilshire employees, a nearby gas station will be utilized. How is the monthly fare collected? NBCUniversal will payroll deduct the cost of your vanpool pretax. Where do we board the van? The vanpool group determines a good morning meeting point close to all of the rider’s homes. Typically, park-n-rides, grocery store or church parking lots are good options. Where does the van get parked at night? One of two places: Either the van is parked at the meeting point (most common), or one of the drivers parks it at their home overnight. Who does the driving? A few members of the vanpool act as drivers. Most vanpools have 2 to 4 riders who are authorized as drivers. Do you need a special driver’s license to drive the van? Not in California. A standard Class C license is all that is required. What are the requirements to be one of the drivers? In California, the driver must have a reasonably clean driving record, be 25 years of age. For vanpool groups of 11 participants and more all driver applicants must complete a DMV medical exam which can be downloaded at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/dl/dl51.htm Can the drivers use the van for personal use? Yes. One of the incentives to being a driver is that you are allowed to use the van on weekends and after-hours. There is a personal mileage allowance each month that any of the drivers can take advantage of. Are there any subsidies available? METRO provides for a $400/month local subsidy to vanpools commuting into Los Angeles County. Do employers provide any financial support? NBCUniversal has elected to cover the cost of fuel for all active vanpools. Are there any special tax incentives? Yes! Vanpool riders are eligible for up to $130/month, $1,560/year Federal and State Pre-Tax deduction if they vanpool through a company like Enterprise Rideshare.
Is vanpool or carpool eligible for preferred parking? Carpools and vanpools may request preferred parking permits. Preferred parking privileges are not available at all locations. A permit 2
is required to park in a preferred parking space. If you park in the Universal Lower Lot, please contact Parking Control at 818-777-6041 for a Carpool Permit Request Form. USH employees parking in the Frankenstein Parking Lot should contact Employee and Community Services for a Carpool Permit Request Form. What if I miss the vanpool or carpool? A Guaranteed Ride Home is available for employees who carpool or vanpool. Transportation home will be provided for the following situations:
Emergency - unforeseen circumstances that require you or your carpool or vanpool driver to leave work (i.e. illness, family emergency) Unexpected overtime - transportation will be provided with approval from your supervisor. Your department will need to approve and accept the expense of providing the transportation.
To arrange transportation from the Universal lot, please call Shaun Kammerath at 818-7777595 (business hours) or Security at 818-777-2445 (after hours).
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Save time on your commute - by using carpool (HOV) lanes Save money - on gas, car maintenance, insurance, depreciation and more Gain usable time - to read, check your phone, surf the Web, even sleep instead of driving Reduce the stress of driving - sit back, relax and enjoy the hassle-free ride Help the environment by reducing emissions and traffic congestion
Eligibility: Individuals working on or near the Universal Studios lot.
FAQs Why Vanpool instead of commuting in my own car? If you live more than 20 miles from work, a vanpool can save you a tremendous amount of money time and stress. How much does it cost? Pricing varies based on the size of the van, how the van is equipped and the round-trip distance you travel each day. The average cost per passenger is $100-150 per month. What does the price include? The monthly payment includes a late-model 7+ passenger vehicle, full-service maintenance, comprehensive insurance and taxes. The only additional expense is fuel – which NBCUniversal will cover the cost of. What kind of vehicle do I get? Enterprise carries a ride variety of vehicles to accommodate virtually any size vanpool of up to 15 riders, including Ford, GMC, Chevy, Buick, Dodge, Chrysler, and several imports. Do I have to lease or buy the vehicle? Not with Enterprise. We rent you a vehicle on a monthly basis. How is maintenance on the van handled? Enterprise covers both minor and major repairs, as well as all scheduled service. What happens if we break down? Enterprise has a 24/7 roadside assistance program. Please call 310-436-2375 or 800-826-4967 and choose option #2
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What happens if the van gets into an accident? Enterprise provides comprehensive insurance coverage that includes liability, collision and uninsured motorist. If an accident occurs, Enterprise’s roadside assistance program will take care of you. Please call 800-826-4967 and choose option #2 How is gas handled? NBCUniversal will cover the cost of fuel. You can fuel your vanpool at the Universal Studios transportation lot. For Wilshire employees, a nearby gas station will be utilized. How is the monthly fare collected? NBCUniversal will payroll deduct the cost of your vanpool pretax. Where do we board the van? The vanpool group determines a good morning meeting point close to all of the rider’s homes. Typically, park-n-rides, grocery store or church parking lots are good options. Where does the van get parked at night? One of two places: Either the van is parked at the meeting point (most common), or one of the drivers parks it at their home overnight. Who does the driving? A few members of the vanpool act as drivers. Most vanpools have 2 to 4 riders who are authorized as drivers. Do you need a special driver’s license to drive the van? Not in California. A standard Class C license is all that is required. What are the requirements to be one of the drivers? In California, the driver must have a reasonably clean driving record, be 25 years of age. For vanpool groups of 11 participants and more all driver applicants must complete a DMV medical exam which can be downloaded at http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/dl/dl51.htm Can the drivers use the van for personal use? Yes. One of the incentives to being a driver is that you are allowed to use the van on weekends and after-hours. There is a personal mileage allowance each month that any of the drivers can take advantage of. Are there any subsidies available? METRO provides for a $400/month local subsidy to vanpools commuting into Los Angeles County. Do employers provide any financial support? NBCUniversal has elected to cover the cost of fuel for all active vanpools. Are there any special tax incentives? Yes! Vanpool riders are eligible for up to $130/month, $1,560/year Federal and State Pre-Tax deduction if they vanpool through a company like Enterprise Rideshare.
Is vanpool or carpool eligible for preferred parking? Carpools and vanpools may request preferred parking permits. Preferred parking privileges are not available at all locations. A permit 2
is required to park in a preferred parking space. If you park in the Universal Lower Lot, please contact Parking Control at 818-777-6041 for a Carpool Permit Request Form. USH employees parking in the Frankenstein Parking Lot should contact Employee and Community Services for a Carpool Permit Request Form. What if I miss the vanpool or carpool? A Guaranteed Ride Home is available for employees who carpool or vanpool. Transportation home will be provided for the following situations:
Emergency - unforeseen circumstances that require you or your carpool or vanpool driver to leave work (i.e. illness, family emergency) Unexpected overtime - transportation will be provided with approval from your supervisor. Your department will need to approve and accept the expense of providing the transportation.
To arrange transportation from the Universal lot, please call Shaun Kammerath at 818-7777595 (business hours) or Security at 818-777-2445 (after hours).
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