Insurance for Your Commute
The Alameda County Guaranteed Ride Home Program does just what it says. It guarantees you a ride home from work if you have an emergency and you have made the effort to avoid commuting alone in your car. You can feel comfortable taking the bus, train, or ferry, carpooling, vanpooling, walking, or bicycling to work, knowing that you will have a ride home in case of illness, family crisis, unscheduled overtime, or a missed rideshare trip. To participate in the program, you must be pre-enrolled.
For Employees
All permanent full-time and permanent part-time employees who are employed within Alameda County and live within 100 miles of their worksite are eligible for this free program on days that they do not drive alone to work. Participants do not have to live in Alameda County. Participants (and their employers) must register before using the program.
For Employers
The Guaranteed Ride Home program is a free transportation benefit you can offer your employees who get to and from work by more sustainable means than driving alone, whether it's in a carpool or vanpool, by transit, bicycling, or walking. Employers must be registered before employees can sign up. There is no requirement about the number of employees a company must have.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: When should I use a rental car versus a taxi?
A: We recommend using a rental car for trips over 20 miles to reduce costs. Our rental car vendor will drop off a rental car at your place of employment for your convenience. For more information, please click here.
- Q: I've lost my current voucher, how do I obtain a new one?
A: Please email or call our staff and we will be happy to mail you a replacement voucher.
- Q: Can I use the program if there is a transit delay?
A: No, unfortunately, the program can only be used for personal, unexpected emergencies. For a list of program restrictions, please click here.
- Q: I need a ride home today and I've misplaced my voucher.
A: We've provided each employer a pair of "instant enrollment" vouchers for these situations. Please contact our staff and we can direct you to your company's program contact.