If an Emergency Arises

While participating in the carpool, the participants will be provided a ride through the Guaranteed Ride Home (GHR) program between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

All carpool participants are eligible for the guaranteed ride home program three times per semester. University holidays are excluded. Call Parking Services at 864-656-2270 to arrange the emergency ride.

Guaranteed Ride Home Program may be used in the following instances:

• Family or personal Illness or crisis

• Unexpected request of supervisor to work past regular schedule without advance notice (requires verification)

• Driver of carpool had to leave due to an emergency

Participants can be taken to one of the following destinations:

• Home

• Destination related to the emergency

• Hospital or doctor’s office in the event of sudden illness

The Guaranteed Ride Home Program is not meant for the following:

• Pre-planned medical appointments

• Working late without supervisor’s request

• Early departure due to weather conditions