$2 Carpool Mountain View Rides Offered Through Waze Agreement

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — A partnership between the Mountain View transit agency and Waze will offer $2 discounted carpool rides in a service that connects commuters in an easier, more affordable way.

During a six-month pilot program, commuters working in and commuting to Mountain View may join the MVgo Carpool to receive a discounted, flat rate of $2 per carpool ride. In addition, new riders who sign up will get $20 credit, and new drivers will receive $20 cash once it's been verified that they've completed at least one ride and have met Waze Carpool's criteria.

Sign up through the Mountain View Transportation Management Association is quick and easy too.

The partnership provides an additional transportation option for residents and commuters in Mountain View, as well as employees of MTMA member companies and organizations, which include Broadreach Capital Partners, City of Mountain View, Google, Intuit, Microsoft, Rockwood Capital (Coursera and Atlassian), Samsung, Sares Regis Group of Northern California, Sobrato Organization, and Symantec.

Waze Carpool connects drivers and passengers with similar destinations by pairing them together to share commutes on the most optimal routes. Through the Waze Carpool app, users can choose a rider or driver based on their personal profile and select filters, including gender, coworker or classmate and proximity to a preferred route. Waze Carpool users may choose the days and times they want to carpool and schedule rides up to seven days in advance.

“Rush hour traffic is a big issue for many who work and live in Mountain View, and MVgo is committed to diversifying its transit offerings so that everyone can conveniently and affordably commute to and from their jobs,” said Janice Yuen, MTMA board chairwoman and chief operating officer of the Commercial Division of Sares Regis Group of Northern California. “We’re excited to partner with Waze Carpool and add their easy-to-use carpool program to our list of services to make the daily commute easier for Mountain View’s workforce.”

Waze has recognized the importance of waging transportation options in the Mountain View area.

“It’s an important time to reevaluate our transportation options in Silicon Valley and the neighboring Bay Area, especially given the heavy increase in congestion,” Waze Carpool Strategic Partner Manager Steven Lemeshow.

Drivers who ride alone are encouraged to make the switch to carpooling and consider more sustainable commute alternatives. Users may download Waze for drivers and Waze Carpool for riders on iOS or Android.

MVgo also offers a list of local commuter services, including its popular shared shuttle service and the new Mid-Day Mobility Program, which is being extended an additional six months from its initial three-month trial following positive responses from riders.

The Mountain View Transportation Management Association is a nonprofit transportation organization founded in 2013 for the purpose of reducing traffic congestion and improving mobility throughout the City of Mountain View.