New van pool program pushes ride-sharing in Lincoln, Omaha
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A new grant program in Nebraska that uses federal funds encourages ride-sharing to work by providing a subsidy for van pools to and from Lincoln and Omaha.
The Nebraska Transportation Department approved a three-year contract with Enterprise Rideshare to operate the van pool program for $882,000. It's funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, which offers up to a $400 a month subsidy for each van pool.
Kari Ruse, transit manager for the state Department of Transportation, told the Lincoln Journal Star that the goal is to offer commuters alternative transportation that's cost-effective, reliable and environmentally friendly.