PATH offers carpoolers an Emergency Ride Home benefit, as well as the option to sign up for the Rideshare Incentive Program where you can win prizes donated by local sponsors. To be eligible for these benefits, become a PATH member by filling out our Registration Form.

PATH can also help you find sombody to carpool with, or help add people to your carpool. For this, we invite you to sign up for the NH Rideshare program.

What is the NH RideShare carpool program?

The NH RideShare program is a free commuter matching service available to anyone who lives or  works in the state of New Hampshire. Interested commuters who register with the NH RideShare program are sent a personalized match list of commuters who go the same direction at approximately the same time of day. There is no obligation to form or join a carpool. To register, fill out the NH Rideshare registration form. Please note that NH RideShare program does not sell, share, or trade the information you provide. Once you become an active member of the NHRideshare Program you can get the benefits of the Guaranteed Ride Home offered by PATH.

Click here to sign up for NH RideShare.

Why carpool?

Typically, you'll save hundreds of dollars a year in commuting expenses, . In addition, you'll have the opportunity to relax on the days you don't drive. Hopefully, you will arrive at work better prepared to face the day.

Furthermore, fewer cars on the road mean cleaner air, less congestion and less noise. By lowering the number of vehicles on the roads we conserve energy. and  regain productive time now spent on congested roadways. The air is cleaner and we all benefit from a healthier, more pleasant environment.

Carpools are flexible

For example, you can carpool every day or just a couple days a week. One person might drive all the time, with the passengers contributing gas and parking money. Or, you can alternate who drives by the day or week and not exchange money. Carpools can pick up their riders at their homes or everyone c an meet at a convenient location, including any of the region's Park & Ride lots.

How does the program work?

When you register with the NH RideShare program, we ask for your starting location, your destination, and your work hours. Your information is added to our database of interested commuters.  We will send you a “match list” of people who are going the same way at approximately the same time as you.

You will receive your “match list” as a letter or e-mail.  Your list will have the names and phone numbers of possible carpool matches.  It is up to you to contact people and set up or join a carpool or vanpool. If we don't find a match, we usually have some suggestions, including checking back with us in a month or so. New commuters sign up all the time.

What if there's an emergency and I need to leave early?

PATH's Emergency Ride Home program makes sure you get to the places you need to in an emergency. If you are an active member of PATH and you have an emergency and need to get home, call one of the suggested, taxi services or Enterprise-Rent-a-Car. Pay for your ride home and ask for a receipt. Send the original paid receipt with your name to us within 7 days of the emergency. We will reimburse up to $35, up to three times per calendar year, but no more than twice a month. To find out more about the Guaranteed Ride Home benefits and rules you can visit the Emergency Ride Home page.   

What if I have errands I need to run?

Discuss schedule changes with the others in your group. You may be able to set your pick-up point close to a shopping center or bank to accommodate errands. Or, you may choose not to carpool on certain days. Remember, even if you carpool just twice a week, you're helping yourself and the community. Just be sure that everyone in your carpool knows the schedule.

What if I don't like my carpool situation?

Remember, carpools are voluntary. If you're joining an existing pool, ask what policies they have in place, and join on a trial basis (say for a week) before making a commitment. If you're starting a new carpool, set rules on food, music, temperature, etc., before you begin.