The holiday season brings an abundance of opportunities to support businesses with Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas right around the corner. Have you considered celebrating the spirit of the season in a different way, like donating to your favorite nonprofit? Our team at The Rideshare Company is proud to open our hearts each year in throwing our annual event, Power of Ability Night, each summer. We host a sponsored Hartford Yard Goats game on their home field at Dunkin’ Park and are able to invite our clients and customers to come and join us for a night of baseball, community, and f ..read more

In a world where transportation is often depicted as “cool” when it’s a guy driving too fast, all alone, down a country road, we appreciate the moments in media that flip the script. The projects that showcase people we admire sharing the ride in a memorable way are what stick out to us as a company that educates and promotes all forms of ridesharing. If memories of carpooling with your best friends, scenic train rides, and riding your bike until your parents call you home are what you think of when ridesharing comes to mind, then this list is for you. Here are our five favorite pop culture mo ..read more

Among the essential aspects to any successful business is method of transportation. Whether you have a fleet of cars, delivery vehicles, or passenger vans, effective fleet management is crucial for maximizing efficiency, ensuring safety, and reducing costs. Let’s dive into the fundamentals of fleet management that we specialize in through our easy fleet program. What is fleet management? Fleet management involves overseeing and controlling a company’s vehicles to ensure they operate efficiently, safety, and cost-effectively. This work is made up of many moving parts such as vehicle maintenance ..read more

When considering employee benefits, organizational leadership and human resources teams have a lot to think about. How do we keep existing employees happy and offer benefits to attract potential team members? A commuter benefits program can be a worthwhile addition to organizations of all sizes. When you’re looking to start a commuter program for your employees, there are a few things you should know first. What are commuter benefits? When an employee commutes to and from work, there are basic costs involved. These expenses look different for each commuter, but typically consist of: Gas, vehi ..read more

No matter what grade you’re in, going back to school takes some adjusting to after lazy summer days. Early mornings, packing lunch, and catching the bus are back in style come late-August as students say goodbye to summer vacation.  How you get to and from school is a big part of every student’s day, and sharing the ride can make it fun and stress-free. Let’s dive into some of the benefits and different ways to rideshare to school!    The Tried-and-True School Bus  Students have been riding the school bus for more than 100 years. Seeing yellow school buses on ou ..read more

The 1970s were a time riddled with uncertainty (and questionable fashion trends) for the average American. The decade was marked by various challenges resulting in profound changes to US politics, societal norms, and the nation's economy.   With daily life changing amidst so many global conflicts came the OPEC Oil Embargo of 1973. This sanction weaponized energy in a way that would cause immediate economic detriment to the US and other nations affected by the embargo.   In short, the United States was cut off from Middle Eastern oil-producing nations that had come to m ..read more

Every year on August 3rd, cycling enthusiasts and environmental advocates around the UK come together to celebrate Cycle to Work Day.   This annual event encourages individuals to trade in their cars and public transport for bicycles, promoting a sustainable and eco-friendly commuting option. In the US, we celebrate Bike to Work Day in the middle of May for National Bike Month. We have a great time spending Bike Month sharing about the many benefits of cycling, practical tips for participating, and the positive impact it has on both individuals and the planet as a commute for ..read more

Does the summer heat have you running your car’s air conditioner on full blast or buying more refreshing drinks in single-use plastic bottles?   It can be difficult to find an ecofriendly balance in the summer when all you want to do is stay cool. Keep in mind that we can’t be perfect while trying to minimize our personal carbon footprints.   Our organization is all about the power of small daily changes like the daily commute. We’re here to help with some easy daily tips to stay cool while living green this summer!  Try to use Ecofriendly Packaging  “Paper ..read more

For the last 150 years, fossil fuels have been powering the vast majority of the world’s energy. Today, they are responsible for supplying about 80% of energy around the globe.   We now find ourselves standing at a critical crossroads as a world community. How do we even begin to repair the damage our dependence on fossil fuels has caused? Examining the extreme consequences of our reliance on non-renewable energy and exploring our path forward will take an enormous transition to full decarbonization.  With a world effort so profound, there is good reason to recognize a day ..read more

The Importance of Community Community engagement has always been important to The Rideshare Company. With our organization starting out as a resource center and ridematch system in the early 1980s, we have always had close ties to our local community and the people we work with and help.  Our work has evolved so much over the last four decades, with a large emphasis placed on providing lift-equipped and wheelchair accessible vehicles to organizations that work with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) through our easy fleet program.    A Pivotal Partnership&nbs ..read more