Guaranteed Ride Home

A Guaranteed Ride Home Program (GRH) works like a safety net to take the worry out of ridesharing or taking transit. With GRH, you can take a taxi, rental car or other ride home in case of an emergency or unscheduled overtime.

Types of GRH Programs

Company Programs – An employer program offered as an incentive to encourage employees to rideshare without the worry of being stranded at work in case of emergencies or unscheduled overtime.

Commuter Connections Regional Program – The Metropolitan Washington Council of Government’s (COG) Commuter Connections Regional Guaranteed Ride Home Program is available to registered carpoolers, vanpoolers and transit riders in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. Commuter Connections provides free information, a regional Guaranteed Ride Home program and computer matching services to area residents and workers seeking to join carpools, vanpools and transit arrangements. Call 1-800-745-RIDE and take the worry out of ridesharing.

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How to Set Up a Program 

Setting up a GRH program is easy. Simply follow the steps below and call 1-800-745-RIDE if you need additional assistance.

1. Outline goals and objectives of the program.
2. Understand company and employee needs.
3. Approximate number of trips to be taken.
4. Identify options.
5. Recognize liability issues.
6. Solicit management support.
7. Choose options and vendors.
8. Write a policy.
9. Create eligibility requirements.
10. List valid reasons for using GRH
11. List restrictions of usage.
12. Create procedures for participation.
13. Appoint appropriate staff and set budget.
14. Formulate any costs to employees.
15. Establish payment methods.
16. Market the program.
17. Monitor the program.