Purpose:
The Guaranteed Ride Home program will reimburse you for a taxi ride home or to a park-and-ride lot if a situation arises that prohibits you from using an alternative transportation mode to get home. The program is available for commuters who carpool, vanpool, ride the bus, walk and/or bicycle to and from work. Such situations may include, but are not limited to, returning home due to an illness, emergency, or unscheduled overtime that leaves you without a ride home.

Eligibility and Exclusions:
Participants must pre-qualify for the Guaranteed Ride Home Program using this form. Applicants must use an approved alternative transportation provider or be a registered walker, bicyclist or carpooler. Current approved providers include ACHD Commuteride Vanpools, and ValleyRide Bus Services. The Guaranteed Ride Home can only be used on days that the participants have gone to work using a form of alternative transportation. Planned or scheduled trips such as a doctor’s appointment or overtime for a project that is known prior to going to work are not authorized Guaranteed Ride Home trips.

Registration:
Once the Commuteride Office has processed your application, you will be sent a reimbursement form and instructions on the reimbursement process. Return this application to Commuteride, 5714 Fairview, Boise, ID 83706 or fax to 375-2582. Call 345-7665 if you have additional questions.

Procedure for Reimbursement:
You pay the entire cost of the taxi ride up front, then complete and return a reimbursement form, including the original receipt. Upon verification of your application and approval of the request for reimbursement, a check will be mailed to your address. Gratuities will not be reimbursed.

Restrictions:
Taxi rides will be reimbursed up to six (6) times per calendar year, with a maximum of $300 per year, per applicant, while funding is available. Reimbursement will not cover rides home due to natural events, such as heavy snowstorms, blizzards, earthquakes etc. ACHD Commuteride reserves the right to verify alternative transportation modes on days the guaranteed ride home is used. For questions or to receive additional guaranteed ride home applications, contact Commuteride at 345-7665.

Download the Guaranteed Ride Home Application Form Here

Download the Guaranteed Ride Home Reimbursement Request Form Here