Federal rules require VanGo to buy American, despite higher cost, lower occupancy

FORT COLLINS — A federal “Buy America” edict is affecting Northern Colorado’s commuter van pool program.


“Every van pool operator in the country is affected by this,” Mallette said, noting that her organization is appealing to legislators to open their options. “Until we can come to some resolution, we are at a standstill. We do have some vehicles that need to be replaced.”





So, the federal agencies rescinded Northern Colorado’s waiver, essentially requiring them to buy the new vehicle.


“It looks like something the sheriff’s office would drive,” said Commissioner Tom Donnelly, who sits on the MPO. ” It looks like a tank.”
