Emergency Ride Home

RideFinders, A Division of GRTC Transit System, makes ridesharing even easier by providing a safety net for commuters and paying for you to get home if the unexpected happens while you’re at work.

You’re eligible for the Emergency Ride Home (ERH) Program if you register with RideFinders and carpool, vanpool, bike or ride the bus to work at least three days a week.

There is no cost to register for the program! RideFinders offers four (4) free ERH rides per year. Program usage is restricted to four (4) times per calendar year while funding is available.

Need an emergency ride home? Simply call RideFinders, and we’ll handle the details in getting you to your home or vehicle.

Am I Eligible for the Emergency Ride Home Program?

It’s easy to be eligible! Simply carpool, vanpool, bike or ride the bus to work at least three days a week and register with RideFinders. Visit  ridefinders.com   to register now!

How Does the Program Work?

Call RideFinders during operating hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. except holidays and weekends when you need an emergency ride home.  RideFinders will call the provider to arrange your ride.  The ERH program is not available for weekend usage.  Requests made after normal operating hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. are on a restricted basis and is subject to next day verification by RideFinders. Approval is not guaranteed.  All expenses incurred by non-approved usage is the responsibility of the requestor.

On your first ERH trip, RideFinders will email or fax you a voucher and survey. You are required to complete, sign, and date the voucher. Present voucher to driver and follow the instructions on the voucher. 

After your trip, complete the survey.   Return the voucher and completed survey by mail or fax within 30 business days.   After receiving your completed documents, RideFinders will send you a new ride voucher and survey in the mail.   Keep your voucher and survey at work.

For more information and complete program guidelines, visit  ridefinders.com   or call us at 804-643-RIDE.

How to Enroll

Registration for the program is FREE!  RideFinders offers four (4) ERH rides per calendar year.  Register for the program by calling RideFinders at  804-643-RIDE, visiting the Commuter Store located at 1013 East Main Street or visiting  ridefinders.com.  Participants will need to sign the general release and waiver of liability statement.

Annual registration is required.   The program runs from January 1 – December 31 each calendar year.

For more information, visit   ridefinders.com   or call us at 804-643-RIDE.   

How Much Does It Cost?

Registration for the program is FREE!  RideFinders offers four (4) free ERH rides per calendar year.  For more information, visit  ridefinders.com   or call us at 804-643-RIDE.