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).