The
PTC partners with the Atlanta Regional Commission's 1-87-RIDEFIND
division to bring you the Guaranteed Ride Home Program
(GRH).
With
GRH, employees have no fear of being stranded at work on
the days they use alternative transportation. In most cases,
employees are eligible for a free taxi ride home in the
case of an emergency or unexpected overtime.
GRH
is a safety net for those who use alternative forms of transportation
by giving them the peace of mind when using 'alt' modes
of transit.
If you
use an alternative form of transportation to get to work
and you experience an emergency, inclement weather (for
cyclists and walkers), or mandatory unexpected overtime,
1-87-RIDEFIND will pay for your ride home. So make sure
you register today, emergencies are unpredictable. Click
here for registration.
BENEFITS:
PROGRAM
SPECIFICS FOR USING GRH:
Valid
Reasons
1. When
an employee becomes ill at work and needs to go home.
2. When an ill family member requires an employee's assistance.
3. When an employee has a personal crisis that prior planning
could not have prevented.
4. When the driver of a carpool or vanpool leaves work early
and is unable to fulfill the obligation of the carpool.
5. When employees are unexpectedly requested by their supervisor
to work past the regular quitting time ("unexpected" is
defined as not knowing before that morning).
6. When cyclists or walkers are unable to bike or walk home
due to extreme inclement weather.
Invalid
Reasons
1. When
an employee needs to run a personal errand.
2. When an employee has a pre-planned medical appointment.
3. When an employee works late not by the request of their
supervisor.
4. When their vehicle is not running properly.
HOW
WILL MY INFORMATION BE USED?
This
database is private and used specifically for ridematching
and GRH purposes only. Your contact information will not
be shared with any outside marketing organizations.
Once
you are in this database you will receive a welcome letter
from 1-87-RIDEFIND. It will identify any potential ridematch
partners for you, and list them in the letter.
You
will also receive a GRH card, identifying your company (or
PTC) and your GRH registration number. Be aware that you
will not be eligible to use the service unless you register
in this database.
How
do I go about obtaining a free taxi ride home?
- Company/Property
On-site GRH Admin
- Contact
the administrator listed on your GRH Card to obtain
a transportation voucher to give to the taxi driver
that the administrator has called to pick you up.
- No
On-site GRH Admin
- Call
the PTC at 770-394-4540 during the hours of 9am and
5pm to obtain a transportation voucher and authorization
to receive a free taxi ride home. PTC calls the taxi
company for you and provide you with a voucher, either
via fax or email. If a hard copy is necessary, arrangements
will be made at that time.
- After
Hours
- If
you need a taxi ride outside of the hours of 9am and
5pm and meet ALL the necessary criteria, you may be
able to be reimbursed for your ride home. In this instance,
call Style Taxi at 404-522-8294 and arrange for a ride
home. To receive reimbursement, send a copy of your
trip receipt with your GRH number and contact information,
as well as a valid reason for needing a ride home to
the PTC within one week of your taxi ride home.
PLEASE
NOTE: Remember to call PTC or 1-87 RIDEFIND if your
mode of transpotaion changes. You can also use the service
to update your information if it has changed.
Click
here to register online in the Ridematch/GRH database.
Do
people cheat and take advantage of this program?
Actually,
abuse of the program is minimal. An employee is limited
to five free rides per year so they're usually only
used in real emergencies as necessary. Most people see the
program for what it is --- a safety net to be used only in
a true emergency. However, the PTC would obviously be suspicious
if the same employee uses the service once a week within in
a month's time, or if one company uses it everyday.
