Programs & Events
Emergency Ride Home
Don't worry about being stranded if an emergency comes up on
days that you rideshare to work. Our emergency ride home program is simple:
when an emergency comes up, just take a taxi and we'll reimburse you for
the cost of that taxi ride. Any person who rideshares to work in the Magic
Valley is eligible for any emergency taxi ride home in the event of a
family emergency or unplanned overtime. The Emergency Ride Home Program
requires preregistration to be eligible for reimbursement.
Call us at 734-RIDE to sign up.
Ride Matching
Carpooling is a great way to reduce the stress and cost of
your daily commute, but what if you don't know who to share a ride with?
We will help you find a carpool partner, no matter where you live or work
in Twin Falls, Jerome, Cassia, Minidoka, Gooding or Lincoln County. Click
on the AlterNetRides icon to access our new internet ride matching service
at AlterNetRides.com and find a carpool partner fast.
If you are looking for a one-time ride to Blaine County or Boise you can also use AlterNetRides.com! So log on and get matched up.
Commuter Choice Tax Benefits Program
The Commuter Choice Tax Benefits program, based on Section
132(f) of the federal tax code, allows employers to offer employees a
variety of financial incentives for the use of alternative commute modes,
including buses, trains and vanpools and is a valuable addition to any
benefits package due to the advantages for both employees and employers.
Participating employees save on income taxes and expenses associated with
commuting and vehicle maintenance. Employers save on payroll related taxes
and operating costs for parking in addition to benefiting from improved
employee recruitment, retention and morale.
Employers can offer the benefit one of the ways:
1) Giving employees up to $100/month to commute via transit - Employers
get a tax deduction and save on payroll taxes and employees receive up
to $100/month tax free.
2) Allowing employees to use pre-tax income to pay for transit - Employers
save on payroll tax and employees save on income tax or
3) A combination of both up to statutory limits.
Talk to your accountant to set up this IRS approved program. To read more about Commuter Choice Tax Benefits check out the Commuter Choice Tool Kit or view pdf from Best Workplaces for Commuters: Commuter Choice Tax Benefits. You will need Adobe Acrobat or Reader to view the file.