Ride Matching Service for the Four County Area

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Central Carolina Technical College and Santee-Wateree Regional Transportation Authority are proud to announce a new ride-sharing service using AlterNetRides. This program connects CCTC employees, students, and visitors, as well as other citizens in the four-county area, who want to share rides to save gas and money and decrease their impact on the environment.

Click on the List of Destinations link below to connect to other riders who want to rideshare to and from the CCTC campuses in Sumter, Clarendon, Lee and Kershaw counties.

List of Destinations

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up
Signing up is easy, but you might want to read through the FAQs below first. Once you feel ready to take the plunge, you need to:

1. Open the CCTC AlterNetRides applet.
2. Select your destination from the list.
3. Create your account by clicking the Become a Member & Post a Ride button.

Important: AlterNetRides requires you to allow popups from their site.
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How much does this cost?
The ride-matching service is provided by CCTC and Santee-Wateree RTA and is free of charge. The only costs would be those that the members of the carpool agree to share (fuel, maintenance, etc.).
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Who can use this service?
The primary users are CCTC employees and students, but the service is really available for anyone. For example, community members could use the service to find rides as well as CCTC students. The service can be used to find rides on a daily basis, a one-time ride or anything in between.
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What information is required to sign up for AlterNetRides?
You will need a valid e-mail address.
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What will other riders see when they search for matches?
The List Rides screen will show which group you belong to, how often you would like to ride to campus and the starting spot (intersection, subdivision) that you have designated. A comments box is available if you need to add additional information. You may choose to disclose your e-mail address, last name, phone number(s) or actual address with a potential match once you feel comfortable.
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How is my information protected?
You will initially communicate with other riders through the AlterNetRides Web site. Your e-mail address, last name and phone number(s) will remain confidential unless you give them to another rider.
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How does AlterNetRides work?
When you find a potential match, click the Possible Match/Email button on the Ride Information page. You are given the option to send an e-mail to that person, and both rides are flagged as having a Possible Match. When an account is flagged, a new button appears on the Member Information page that will list all Possible Match rides. After you have made arrangements with another rider, return to this page and change the status of your ride to Matched! Found a Ride! If you do not change your status, you will continue to get e-mails from others looking for a match. You may leave the status if you are interested in ride-sharing with more than one person.

Don't forget to discuss details such as how much notice is needed to change plans.
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How do I know if it is safe?
Neither AlterNetRides nor Central Carolina Technical College can make any assurances regarding the people who use AlterNetRides. You are ultimately responsible for communications with other riders and your own safety. This is part of the Terms and Conditions that you accept when you create an account.
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What if I can't find a match?
Unfortunately, no guarantee can be given that you will find a match using this service. You may check the Web site from time to time to see if any new riders have signed up. You may also try broadening your search to include places in your Zip Code or your city.
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What if my match moves or stops ride-sharing?
Log in to AlterNetRides and change the status of your ride to Open to return to the ride listing. Then you can search for other riders.
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What if I'm already in an existing carpool? Is there any benefit to signing up for AlterNetRides?
Yes, AlterNetRides can benefit everyone on campus. If you are already in an existing carpool, signing up for AlterNetRides may allow you to expand your carpool as you find ride matches, reducing the commute cost for everyone.
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Do you have any suggestion on how to divide fuel costs?
The AlterNetRides Team has received feedback from riders on several different ways to split fuel costs.

- Calculate cost per commuter using this formula: (Roundtrip miles x days per week commuting) / (gallons of gas x price per gallon) / number of riders
- Agree upon a cost per ride, keep a log, and divvy the cost up at the end of each month
- Keep things simple - each member of the carpool takes a turn driving
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What happens if I do not use the service for an extended period of time?
If your account has had no activity for more than six months, you will receive an e-mail from AlterNetRides asking if you are still interested in the service. You can click on the link in the e-mail to renew your ride for an additional six months.
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How do I remove my account from AlterNetRides?
Log in to AlterNetRides, and select Housekeeping Stuff to delete your ride or your account.
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I still have questions. Who should I contact for more information?
You can contact any of the organizations involved in this project by email.
alternetrides@alternetrides.com
webmaster@cctech.edu
sltransit@slcog.org
info@swrta.com
Or you can contact them by phone. Santee-Wateree RTA: 1-888-748-4987; Central Carolina Technical College: (803) 778-1961; or AlterNetRides: (925) 952-4519.
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