Guaranteed Ride Program

One of the most common concerns shared by commuters who rideshare to work is becoming stranded, without a way to get home should an emergency arise. FredRide’s Guaranteed Ride Home Program helps alleviate this concern by providing a reliable means for employees to get home or to the hospital in the case of a qualifying emergency.

The Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH) Program is a free service offered exclusively to individuals who:

•  Work or attend classes at SUNY Fredonia
• Rideshare to work on the day the individual needs an emergency ride home or to the hospital, and
• Have registered for the FredRide program

What Qualifies as a valid GRH Program emergency:

• Personal illness
• Unexpected illness/injury of an immediate family member
• Carpool driver has an emergency or unexpected overtime
• Supervisor requires employee to work unscheduled overtime
• Break-in, flood, or fire at personal residence

What does not qualify as a valid GRH Program emergency:

• Personal errands
• Non-emergency appointments/meetings/doctor visits
• Voluntary overtime
• Inclement weather
• Any trip where alternate transportation could be arranged in advance

What are valid GRH Destinations:

• Home
• Personal Vehicle (if the employee or student is parked at a Park & Ride or transit location)
• Medical facility
• Daycare or School

How many times can GRH be used:

• two (per year)

If you need to use the GRH Program:

Students and employees may utilize this program by calling a local taxi service to provide a ride to any of the approved locations listed above. Request a receipt from the driver, and submit your receipt for reimbursement to the sustainability coordinator (located in 117 Administrative Office Complex).