what is an emergency ride home (erh)?
Reimbursement for a qualified emergency ride for commuters who use options other than commuting alone to work in their personal vehicles.
Who can use an erh?
Anyone who commutes to work at least twice a week by transit, carpool, vanpool, bicycle, or walking, and lives or works in the Greater Baton Rouge area (EBR, WBR, Livingston, Ascension, Iberville).
what is a “Qualified Emergency”
Unexpected illness/emergency
Unexpected family emergency
Unscheduled overtime (at supervisor’s request)
Current mode of transportation is delayed and causes you to miss your connection to another mode
what doesn’t qualify?
Personal errands and non-emergency medical appointments
Business-related travel
Working overtime without a supervisor’s approval
On-the-job injury (Please call for clarification on what qualifies as an emergency)
what trip destinations qualify?
Home, vehicle (if parked at transit station or carpool/vanpool pickup site), child’s school/daycare, or medical facility.
Is there a limit on rides?
A maximum of four (4) rides and up to $100 per ride will be refunded per calendar year, per commuter.
who pays for the ride?
The commuter pays for the ride which is reimbursed by the Commuter Krewe Program for qualified rides. If the employer/organization is a partner, the employer/organization can pay for the ERH and the employer will be reimbursed by the Commuter Krewe Program.