Safety and Etiquette
IslandRideShare.com is provided as a service to the community. There are no background or reference checks on any users.
Before departing
- It has been estimated that given the initial cost of a vehicle, plus insurance, maintenance and fuel that it costs a vehicle owner 50 cents a kilometer to operate the vehicle. Consider dividing this or another amount by the number of people in the vehicle.
- Discuss the suggested contribution BEFORE departing! While Rideshare is not meant to advertise for-profit shuttle businesses, it is prudent for drivers to ask for costs to cover vehicle wear and tear as well as fuel.
- If you need to cancel, please contact the other person. It is NOT respectful to just not show up!
- Don't forget to discuss plans for frequent stops to get refreshed and rested; possible sharing of driving duties to keep drivers alert, etc
To increase your personal safety, we recommend that you:
- Obtain a work number or other contact number for the driver/rider, and ask if you can contact someone for a reference
- If possible, meet your driver/rider in a public place before getting into the car.
- Ask questions about the vehicle - age, condition, appropriate seasonal tires, etc. and about the driver - Do you drive the speed limit? Are you a conscientious driver? Do you have sufficient insurance coverage? These questions help to establish guidelines for travel that are comfortable for both of you - it's your safety!
Feedback
If you experience a situation in which you feel your safety was compromised during a RideShare trip, you can contact RideShare at this email address.