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VanStar recently partnered with Marine Corps veteran, author, and Veteran With A Sign creator Zachary Bell to showcase the many benefits of ridesharing for commuters across Middle Tennessee. Known for using humor, authenticity, and relatable storytelling, Bell has built a nationwide following by connecting with veterans and everyday Americans while promoting community, resilience, and mental health awareness. Through…

Parking at the office can be one of the most underestimated employee experience issues.  Across industries, parking affects recruitment, retention, productivity, stress levels, and even employees’ willingness to return to the office. Some of the issues include – Availability and Capacity – Not enough parking spaces and long waitlists for parking permits Cost – High…

The first VanStar vanpool serving Amazon’s BNA12 Operations Center of Excellence is officially on the road, giving employees from Mt. Juliet a smarter, more affordable way to commute to downtown Nashville. The new vanpool travels approximately 23 miles each way between Mt. Juliet and Amazon’s offices at 1010 Church Street, helping employees avoid the rising…

Vanstar is continuing to grow its fleet with the addition of new Ford Explorers, providing riders with even more flexibility and transportation options across Middle Tennessee. Joining an extensive lineup that already includes vehicles such as the Toyota Sienna and passenger vans, the Ford Explorers will help support Vanstar’s expanding rideshare network across 14 counties.…

Across Middle Tennessee, the VanStar vanpool program is doing far more than getting people to work—it’s generating measurable economic impact for riders, strengthening employer competitiveness, and fueling regional prosperity. A Direct Financial Win for Riders For VanStar commuters, the most immediate impact is financial. In FY2026 alone, riders are projected to save more than $1.8 million in total…

Lisa McMahan has been riding with TMA Group’s VanStar ridesharing program for more than 15 years.  She rides five days a week from Spring Hill in one of the twelve VanStar rideshare groups that transport Vanderbilt employees from throughout Middle Tennessee to Vanderbilt and VA campuses. VanStar is a Middle Tennessee rideshare solution that connects…

The TMA Group is requesting quotes for a seven-passenger hybrid van. This contract will include an option to allow the agency the right to purchase up to nine (9) additional vehicles over a period of three years. Use of this option will be dependent upon the price quoted by the offeror and the availability of…

The San Francisco Bay Area is stepping up efforts to encourage collaborations between employers and employees to reimagine how the workforce commutes. A new commuter benefit — telework — recently was adopted for Bay Area businesses with 50 or more full-time employees. The new policy allows telework one or more days a week for all…

Ridesharers and drivers traveling in from Robertson and Sumner counties, as well as Kentucky, can expect orange construction barrels within the month as nearly 10 miles of Interstate 65 will be widened, improved and made safer, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation.   The planned widening will address congestion, improve safety and traffic operations…