Q: How does an employer join RideFinders?
A: An employer representative, usually in the human resources department, simply
contacts RideFinders at (800) VIP-RIDE to verbally join this free program and agrees
to be RideFinders’ on-site contact, the Employee Transportation Coordinator (ETC).
Q: Is there any cost for employers or employees to participate in RideFinders?
A: No. The program operates as free public service for employers and their employees in St. Louis
City; St. Louis, Franklin, Jefferson, St. Charles Counties in Mo.; Madison, St. Clair, Monroe
Counties in Ill. through federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation and
the Federal Highway Administration.
Q: Does an employer need a minimum number of employees to participate in RideFinders?
A: No. RideFinders over 1,300 participating employers range from
small businesses with a few employees to Fortune 500 companies with over 10,000
employees. Every employer, regardless of size, increases the likelihood their employees
will rideshare by participating in RideFinders.
Q: Is there any liability for employers to participate in RideFinders?
A: Employers are not liable for injuries to employees and other persons by
providing information, incentives or otherwise encouraging ridesharing according
to Illinois and Missouri State Statutes.
Illinois State Statute
Missouri State Statute
Q: Does participation in RideFinders take much time and effort for employers?
A: No. Participation in RideFinders requires an ETC to spend just 15 minutes a month
on basic administrative tasks once employees begin to rideshare — a minimal amount of
time and effort that can go a long way towards improving the quality of life and work
in the region.
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