Safety and Etiquette

Nelson & Area Rideshare provides this website as a service to the community. We do not provide background or reference checks on users. 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! Don't forget to discuss plans for frequent stops to get refreshed and rested; possible sharing of driving duties to keep drivers alert, etc
• 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. We suggest that passengers pay $30-$50 for a 600-700 kilometre trip, depending on the number of other riders.
• If you need to cancel, please contact the other person. It is NOT respectful to just not show up!
• If you experience a situation in which you feel your safety was compromised during a Rideshare trip, you can post warnings on the Discussion Board.