What is ERH?

The Emergency Ride Home (ERH) Program is the "commuter's insurance policy." Carpooling, vanpooling, biking, walking, or taking transit to work are all better for the environment than driving alone and help reduce traffic on roadways. But what happens when someone is at work without a car and needs to get home in an emergency? ERH participants can rest assured – they’ll never be left stranded.

Who is Eligible to use ERH?
- You must be an employee or member of a company or organization that participates in the ERH
- Participants must either carpool, vanpool, bike, walk, or take transit to work (please note that your employer may require you to use one of these alternatives a minimum number of days per week).Participants must either carpool, vanpool, bike, walk, or take transit to work (please note that your employer may require you to use one of these alternatives a minimum number of days per week).
- All program users need to be registered in advance at eCommuter.org/emergency-ride-home.All program users need to be registered in advance at eCommuter.org/emergency-ride-home.
What Qualifies as an Emergency?
Valid reasons for taking a ride:
- Illness /severe crisis of participant or immediate family member.
- Stranded at work because the carpool or vanpool driver left due to emergancy.
- Supervisor obligates you or your driver to work past your normally scheduled time with no prior notice.
Invalid reasons for use:
- Personal errands or appointments.
- Business-related travel.
- working late without a supervisor's request.
- Injury on the job (workers comp).
- Inclement weather.
- Utility failure.
Acceptable Destinations
- Participants home.
- Public transportation connection point.
- Hospital or doctors office in the event of sudden illness.
- Other appropriate destinations as approved by the TMA Director.
Resources
- eCommuter
- ERH Confirmation Report

Qualified participants can pre-register for ERH and commute worry-free knowing that they will have access to emergency rides through Lyft, taxi, or rental cars at no out of pocket cost.

Participants receive a complete packet when they register. Details about eligibility, what qualifies as an emergency, where the service covers, and how to book a ride are all included.

Enrolling in ERH is required for all participants prior to use.

GREEN COMMUTERS: NEVER GET STRANDED

Our Emergency Ride Home Program (ERH) gives you the peace of mind to commute sustainably. ERH guarantees you transportation home, to the doctor, daycare, or any other qualified destination via Lyft™, taxi or rental car if an emergency arises when you commuted to work by carpool, vanpool, transit, biking, or walking. Register today to ensure eligibility!

Enroll in ERH Today at eCommuter.org