Save money, drive less, and get rewarded with RideShare — your local hub for smarter, cleaner, more affordable ways to get to work.
RideShare is a program of the Thomas Jefferson and Central Shenandoah Planning District Commissions, working to reduce traffic congestion and increase mobility across Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley — helping you find carpools, vanpools, transit, and more, and rewarding you for leaving the car at home.
We offer a comprehensive suite of free tools to help you get where you need to go.
Connect with carpool and vanpool options that match your route and schedule.
Commute with confidence with free emergency rides home.
Direct consultation and tools to help employers improve commute options for their workforce.
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Commuter dollars saved
Drive-alone trips reduced
Vehicle miles (VMT) reduced
Tons of emissions prevented
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Gallons of gas saved
Calories burned
We proudly serve residents, commuters, and tourists across the Cities of Buena Vista, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Staunton, and Waynesboro, and the Counties of Albemarle, Augusta, Bath, Fluvanna, Greene, Highland, Louisa, Nelson, Rockbridge, and Rockingham.
The Commission has partnered with the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) and their Virginia-wide ConnectingVA program to provide free ridematching to find carpools, vanpools, and all forms of public transportation, trip planning, and information on park-and-ride lots, bike share services, electric vehicle charging stations, and rewards.
Download the app or create a free online account to search carpools, log trips, and earn rewards. Call (888) 974-5500 for assistance.
