Sponsored by the Kings County Area Public Transit Agency, the AITS program can provide you and your passengers with reliable transportation to and from work. All at a lower cost than you’re probably paying now. All to keep you and our roadways as safe as possible. For program specifics, please click on any of the questions below:

How do I become an AITS vanpool driver?
AITS vanpool drivers must have a Class C license, pass a required physical and provide a DMV printout showing proof of a clean driving record. If you meet those qualifications and would like to volunteer to drive an AITS vanpool, call the Kings County Area Public Transit Agency at 866-655-5444.

How does AITS ensure safety?
All AITS 15-passenger vans are equipped with a Global Positioning System, so the driver can locate help should an emergency arise. The vans also carry first aid kits, fire extinguishers and roadside safety items. And for maximum peace of mind, every van in the program is fully covered by a $2 million insurance policy.

Do I get paid for driving an AITS vanpool?
No, AITS drivers receive no pay. They are volunteers who pay the same $60 per month fee as their passengers and enjoy the benefits of a safe, affordable, reliable commute to work.

What is the cost to drivers and riders?
A one-time start-up grant provided money to set-up the AITS program and purchase the 15-passenger vans. The money to sustain and expand the program comes from the riders themselves. Workers pay a modest fee of just $60 per month to join an AITS vanpool -- far less than the $5 per day most workers must pay to ride in an unsafe, unreliable vehicle. The payments cover the Agency’s cost of maintaining and insuring the vans, as well as the cost of replacing them when they wear out.

What is the cost of AITS to employers?
Participation in the program is free to employers.

How do I get more information about AITS?
Contact the Kings County Area Public Transit Agency at 866-655-5444.

Get yourself and your passengers to work safely, reliably and affordably – get into the AITS program!

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