Emergency Ride Home “GO ERH”
What is GO EmerGency Ride Home?
The GO ERH program is a program designed to take the potential anxiety out of alternate commutes by providing a resource that ensures you will never be stranded when emergencies occur.
Who is eligible for GO EmerGency Ride Home?
GO ERH is for those whose commute does not include single-occupancy vehicles. Eligible commuters include those who travel by: TCAT/bus, carpool/rideshare, bicycle, walking, or any other non-single occupancy driver travel!
When Should You Use EmerGency Ride Home?
GO ERH is there for those times when unforeseeable situations arise. Examples of when to use GO ERH include:
Emergency at home such as fire, flood, or pet emergency
You are required to work unscheduled overtime
Urgent issue at a child’s school or daycare requires you to be there
Your planned bus does not arrive, and there is not an alternate bus you can take
Your carpool vehicle breaks down, or any of the above mean than your carpool driver cannot bring you home
You or a family member becomes sick
When NOT To Use EmerGency Ride Home.
ERH is not applicable to all situations. Some examples of when NOT to use ERH are pre-planned appointments, planned work shifts, running errands, etc. ERH is a program for those unknowns that can leave you stranded from returning home.
Enrollment in GO Emergency Ride Home.
Enrollment for GO ERH is automatic with GO ITHACA membership. If you are new to GO ITHACA, instructions for GO ERH are included in your GO ITHACA welcome packet.
Existing GO members: Please reach out to support@goithaca.org.
GO Easy Access members: If you don’t have access to a cell phone please reach out to support@goithaca.org and our Easy Access Program Manager will contact you with further guidance.