GO ITHACA - EMERGENCY RIDE HOME (ERH) | GO ITHACA

WHAT IS GO EMERGENCY RIDE HOMEThe 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 HOMEGO 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 HOMEGO 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 sickWHEN 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.

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211 Tompkins Cortland

Physical Address

None, Ithaca City, NY 14850

Hours

By appointment only

Voice

(607) 391-1389

Main | GO ITHACA

Voice

(607) 391-1389

Main | GO ITHACA

Fax

None

Fax

None

Application process

Enroll at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAX-6ljEYyfNlI_bhDq_modznF8DXhyJC-W2yhjK1lhbQuyw/viewform

Fee

Free, trip max value $70

Eligibility

MUST enroll in program prior to accessing the service. Limited to 4 trips per year. Enrollment only takes a few minutes online, can be done after the need arises, but before a ride is dispatched.

Languages

English

Service area

Tompkins County, New York

Agency info

GO ITHACA

GO ITHACA is a membership-based program that provides sustainable and affordable transportation solutions to improve your commute and complete errands while supporting a healthy lifestyle, reducing vehicle pollution, and decreasing traffic congestion in our community.Membership to GO ITHACA is FREE!Membership BenefitsNew members of GO ITHACA can get a range of benefits to make their commute cheaper, greener, and more enjoyable, such as... $50 credit for Ithaca Carshare* $50 coupon for walking & biking gear* FREE registration to Emergency Ride Home FREE 40-ride TCAT pass, then 50% off monthly top-ups* FREE access to 511NY carpooling network Discounts on day and monthly parking passes** Terms and conditions apply. See membership page for details.