RideShark matching is available for the following commuter options:
Carpooling
Carpooling is what most people think about when considering an online
ridesharing solution. RideShark offers the ability for people to register
looking for carpool partners. It’s a simple registration process using
internationally accepted password and user id input criteria. User profiles are
created by the registrant entering their contact information, home, origin (if
different from home) and destination. These can be defined by entering address
information or by clicking on an active Google Map. Note that extensive address
verification is enabled to ensure that all addresses exist and are deemed to be
correct by the registrant. The clickable map feature is one that many users
enjoy.
After entering contact, origin and destination data the registrant must confirm
that they are a valid user by clicking on an active link sent to them by email.
This ensures that the email address used is a verified, confirmed and working
email. Once confirmed the registrant is able to search for compatible carpool
partners. Searching can be as active as desired by the registrant. All
preferences can be filtered.
Contacting a potential match is by secure email and then it’s up to the
individuals to arrange for an initial meeting to discuss carpooling
arrangements.
Vanpooling
Vanpooling is another form of ridesharing that is popular in many areas. It is
different from carpooling in that it is a formal arrangement where there is a
designated driver and fees are charged to the vanpool users. RideShark offers
the ability to search for available vanpool seats, and/or driver availability.
Similar to carpooling, RideShrk offers a simple registration process using
internationally accepted password and user id input criteria. User profiles are
created by the registrant entering their contact information, home, origin (if
different from home) and destination. These can be defined by entering address
information or by clicking on an active Google Map. Note that extensive address
verification is enabled to ensure that all addresses exist and are deemed to be
correct by the registrant. The clickable map feature is one that many users
enjoy.
After entering contact, origin and destination data the registrant
must confirm that they are a valid user by clicking on an active link sent to
them by email. This ensures that the email address used is a verified, confirmed
and working email. Once confirmed the registrant is able to search for
compatible vanpools. Searching can be as active as desired by the registrant.
All preferences can be filtered.
Vanpooling arrangements are discussed with the vanpool service
provider.
Cycling Buddy
In a comprehensive commuter options program all sustainable travel modes are
encouraged. Helping people cycle to work includes the provision of basic
infrastructure elements like bike parking, showers, lockers and change rooms.
Cycling safety courses and bicycle users groups can also help. RideShark takes
these basic elements one step further by providing an online tool whereby people
interested in cycling can search for cycling buddies. Having someone to bicycle
to work with increases cyclists’ confidence, can introduce new riders to the
joys of active transportation and can offset safety concerns of cycling alone.
RideShark Cycling Buddy matching works exactly the same as carpool
matching. It’s a simple registration process using internationally accepted
password and user id input criteria. User profiles are created by the registrant
entering their contact information, home, origin (if different from home) and
destination. Registrants specify that they are looking for a cycling partner
only or they can indicate an interest in all sustainable modes. Origin and
destination is defined by entering address information or by clicking on an
active Google Map. Note that extensive address verification is enabled to ensure
that all addresses exist and are deemed to be correct by the registrant. The
clickable map feature is one that many users enjoy.
After entering contact, origin and destination data the registrant
must confirm that they are a valid user by clicking on an active link sent to
them by email. This ensures that the email address used is a verified, confirmed
and working email. Once confirmed the registrant is able to search for
compatible cycling buddies. Searching can be as active as desired by the
registrant. All preferences can be filtered.
Contacting a potential match is by secure email and then it’s up to
the individuals to arrange for an initial meeting to discuss arrangements.
Walking Buddy
In a comprehensive commuter options program all sustainable travel modes are
encouraged. Helping people walk to work includes the provision of basic
infrastructure elements like showers, lockers and change rooms. RideShark takes
these basic elements one step further by providing an online tool whereby people
interested in walking to work can search for walking buddies. Having someone to
walk to work with can introduce employees to the joys of active transportation
and can offset safety concerns of walking alone.
RideShark Walking Buddy matching works exactly the same as carpool
matching. It’s a simple registration process using internationally accepted
password and user id input criteria. User profiles are created by the registrant
entering their contact information, home, origin (if different from home) and
destination. Registrants specify that they are looking for a walking partner
only or they can indicate an interest in all sustainable modes. Origin and
destination is defined by entering address information or by clicking on an
active Google Map. Note that extensive address verification is enabled to ensure
that all addresses exist and are deemed to be correct by the registrant. The
clickable map feature is one that many users enjoy.
After entering contact, origin and destination data the registrant
must confirm that they are a valid user by clicking on an active link sent to
them by email. This ensures that the email address used is a verified, confirmed
and working email. Once confirmed the registrant is able to search for
compatible walking buddies. Searching can be as active as desired by the
registrant. All preferences can be filtered.
Contacting a potential match is by secure email and then it’s up to
the individuals to arrange for an initial meeting to discuss arrangements.
Transit Buddy
The inclusion of Transit Buddy matching is a unique feature of RideShark.
In a comprehensive commuter options program all sustainable travel modes are
encouraged. By offering a Transit Buddy matching system the client is able to
entice potential transit users through a different and appealing marketing tool.
There may be some commuters who are ‘on-the-edge” and the ability to travel on
public transit with a Transit Buddy may be just the added incentived needed to
switch their travel mode. It provides a vitial link to the suite of sustainable
options promoted by your agency. Having someone to take transit with to work
with can introduce employees to the convenience and stress free commuting of
transit.
RideShark Transit Buddy matching works exactly the same as carpool
matching. It’s a simple registration process using internationally accepted
password and user id input criteria. User profiles are created by the registrant
entering their contact information, home, origin (if different from home) and
destination. Registrants specify that they are looking for a transit partner
only or they can indicate an interest in all sustainable modes. Origin and
destination is defined by entering address information or by clicking on an
active Google Map. Note that extensive address verification is enabled to ensure
that all addresses exist and are deemed to be correct by the registrant. The
clickable map feature is one that many users enjoy.
After entering
contact, origin and destination data the registrant must confirm that they are a
valid user by clicking on an active link sent to them by email. This ensures
that the email address used is a verified, confirmed and working email. Once
confirmed the registrant is able to search for compatible transit buddies.
Searching can be as active as desired by the registrant. All preferences can be
filtered.
Contacting a potential match is by secure email and then it’s up to
the individuals to arrange for an initial meeting to discuss arrangements.