Incentives & Programs

Yolo Commute members are eligible for the programs and incentives below!

 

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Commuter of the Year 2025!

 

Do you know a colleague who rides their bike to work every day? Or one who regales you with tales of their morning bus commute? Nominate your favorite sustainable transportation superhero or yourself for Yolo Commute’s Commuter of the Year award! Winners will receive a cash prize of up to $300. Be sure to include what motivates your nominee and any obstacles the have overcome. Self-nominations are also encouraged!

Biking Hero!
  • A Biking Hero! is someone who demonstrates a commitment to commuting to work on their bicycle! There are no specific requirements for this. Tell us the story of your nominee, you might win!
Transit Hero!
  • A Transit Hero! regularly commutes to work using the bus, whether you do so by choice or necessity! We want to recognize an unsung hero with a unique story!
Supercommuter Hero!
  • Our Supercommuter Hero! is for those with an extraordinary commitment, those who move mountains, those with outrageously long commutes, and for whom no weather event deters them from commuting to work without driving (we’re not strict about this 😉)! Help us shine a bright light on these committed commuters!

Commuter of the Year 2025!

Self-nominations are encouraged!

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We’re thrilled to offer you an exclusive 10% discount on all Velotric Bikes, including those with current promotions and sales! Whether you’re eyeing a new ride or looking to upgrade, this is the perfect opportunity to get a great deal.

Here’s how you can take advantage of this amazing offer:

  1. Explore: Visit VelotricBike.com and find the bike you want.
  2. Apply: Complete and submit the discount application below.
  3. Get Verified: Yolo Commute staff will verify your eligibility and send you a confirmation.
  4. Purchase: Head to one of our participating local bike shops to make your purchase (More coming soon!):

Special Rebates: The following e-bikes are not eligible for the 10% discount, but you may qualify for a rebate instead when purchasing these models:

  • Velotric Discover 2: $100 rebate
  • Velotric Summit 1: $100 rebate
  • Velotric Fold 1: $50 rebate

Did you know? The Velotric bikes are the same ones that many Yolo Commute members have enjoyed through our member agency bike loan program! Now, you can own one for yourself with this special offer.

Please Note: This discount is available only for in-store purchases at the participating bike shops. If online prices are reduced after the application is submitted, the lower price will be honored. The application protects members from any price increases after submittal.

This program does not apply to online, direct-to-consumer purchases.


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The Guaranteed Ride Home Program (GRH) is your “safety net” in any rideshare or alternative transportation program. It gives you security to know that you can call a taxi, book a ridehail, or get a rental car paid for by Yolo Commute if you are unable to catch your normal ride due to overtime, illness or other reasons listed below.

You are eligible to use this program if your employer is a member of Yolo Commute and you do not drive alone to work at least 60 percent of your work week.

Guidelines

You may use the Yolo TMA’s Guaranteed Ride Home up to six (6) times a year for the following circumstances:

  • Your ridesharing partner has an emergency and you have no way to get home
  • Unscheduled, approved overtime
  • You are ill and must go home
  • You must get to a family emergency
  • Your commute bicycle broke down and cannot be repaired at your work site
  • Unexpected severe weather is preventing you from bicycling or walking home after work today

The following uses are not eligible for reimbursement:

  • Personal errands
  • Medical or dental appointments
  • Building evacuations
  • Business travel
  • Job related injuries
  • A natural disaster (floods)
  • Transit problems (the transit provider is responsible for providing another bus)
  • Missed bus, carpool or vanpool ride home
  • Other reasons deemed invalid by program administrator
Guidelines

How To Use...

When an urgent need requires you to get home, we know you don’t have time to deal with vouchers or pre-authorizations. That’s why Yolo Commute makes it easy: just use the options below and we’ll reimburse you.

Taxi, Lyft, Uber and Via:

Use who you want. Yolo Commute will reimburse for up to $50. Fill out a simple form after your trip.

Rental Car:

Commuters traveling 20 or more miles from work will use Enterprise Rent-a-Car. You are responsible for returning the car to the rental agency within 24 hrs, with the same fuel level as when rented. A credit/debit card will be necessary to initiate the rental; however, only Yolo Commute will be charged for the vehicle cost, less gas refill and optional insurance.


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Guaranteed Ride Home Program

The GRH gives you security to know that you can call a taxi, book a ridehail, or get a rental car paid for by Yolo Commute if you are unable to catch your normal ride due to overtime, illness or other reasons listed above.

Interested in trying a different way of getting to work?

The Rideshare Incentive Program offers our members incentives to use a commuting alternative, including carpooling or vanpooling, public transportation (public bus, light-rail and/or commuter rail), walking, or bicycling. It’s a terrific way to avoid traffic congestion, save on gas, and reduce stress.

TRIP’s goal is to reduce SOV trips by people who work in Yolo County. While TRIP incentives will get you started short-term, the effects are longer lasting. Once commuters have “sampled” a different commute option, they are more likely to appreciate the benefits and continue after the incentive expires.

Only Yolo Commute members qualify for rideshare incentives.

See which commute option is best suited to meet your needs.

The Rideshare Incentive Program (TRIP)
General Rules
  • Participants may try up to three (3) mode incentives + bonus per year.
  • Applicants must have been traveling to and from work by car prior to using the alternative mode to earn the incentive.
  • Applicants are asked to take a photo of themselves using their commute alternative.
Commute Mode Requirement Incentive
Bicycle
Carpool
Walk
Public Transit (e.g. bus, train, light rail)
Micromobility (e.g. scooter)
Vanpool
Initial : Log 10 trips Initial : $30 cash incentive
Bonus : Log additional 10 trips Bonus : Additional $50 cash incentive (total $80)
Participation Guidelines
  1. Any Yolo Commute member employee/resident may apply for TRIP incentives, provided that the employee works at least 20 hours per week and has been employed by a member business for three months. For a residential member, the member development must be the resident’s primary residence.
  2. Applicants must have been commuting or traveling to and from work by car prior to applying.
  3. TRIP participants agree to log their trips via survey below.
  4. TRIP participants are eligible to receive a maximum of $240 in financial incentives per individual per year.
  5. Incentives are limited and subject to available funding.
  6. When trying your new commute, take and save one picture of yourself using your new mode so we can authenticate. You will upload this to the survey.
  7. When you’ve completed 10 trips, you can apply for the $30 incentive.
  8. When you’ve completed an additional 10 trips, you can apply for the $50 incentive.
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**If you have any questions, contact the Yolo TMA Coordinator Brenda Lomeli at blomeli@yctd.org **

Receive 50% off Yolobus monthly passes!

Yolo Commute members not already receiving reduced cost/free/subsidized transit passes through their employer or residential development can receive 50% off Yolobus monthly passes!

How does the program work?
  • Discount applies to regular rate monthly passes only.
  • Users must register and purchase passes through the ZipPass mobile application (click icon below for more info).
  • One pass per user per month is allowed.
  • The 50% discount will be applied at point of purchase.

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Electric-assist bicycles are a great way to commute or run errands while at work!

Yolo Commute is excited to offer members the E-Bike Loan program. With this program, Yolo Commute members can borrow one of three electric-assist bicycles we recently purchased with funding from the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District. We offer the following bicycles:

Bike Model Picture Equipped with
Fleet #1: (2) Specialized Turbo Como SL
  • Easy step-through frame
  • Comfortable riding position
  • Front basket
  • Digital display
  • Folding lock
  • Fenders
  • Fits riders 5’5” – 5’10”
  • Up to 28 mph
Fleet #1: Yuba Kombi E5 Cargo
  • Easy step-through frame
  • Comfortable riding position
  • Grab handles and waterproof padded seats for two small children
  • Front basket
  • Digital display
  • Folding lock
  • Fenders
  • Fits riders 5’5” – 6’4”
  • 440 lbs capacity
Fleet #2: (3) Velotric Discover 1
  • Easy step-through frame
  • Comfortable riding position
  • Front basket
  • Digital display
  • Cable lock
  • Fenders
  • Fits riders 5’1” – 6’4”
  • Up to 28 mph
Fleet #1

Purchased at discount from and expertly assembled by Davis-based Ken’s Bike-Ski-Board, what separates these from lower costs e-bikes is they provide a natural assist based on your pedal effort: more pedal force equals more assist. They also have higher quality brakes, drivetrain, and other components, making your ride that much more enjoyable.

The Specialized Turbo Como SL is great for single riders who want to try commuting by e-bike. No need to bring an extra set of clothes to work, you won’t need it as riding an electric assist bike allows you to use as much or little effort as you want.

The Yuba Kombi E5 is great for parents who want to try the “school drop-off” by bike before heading to work. It’s also good for carrying bulky or heavy items during the workday. With an extra stable kickstand, you can load the kiddos without tipping over. We even equipped it with padded seats and grab handles for the kids.

Fleet #2

In partnership with Velotric, Yolo Commute recently purchased three Velotric Discover 1 bicycles. These high-quality bikes feature a 500w hub motor, hydraulic brakes, torque sensors, integrated tail/brake light, and a front basket. This is another great option for commuting to work or running errands. Give it a try!

Yolo Commute knows that you may be hesitant to jump into buying an electric-assist bike. That’s why we offer our members these bikes to borrow so you can “try before you buy”.

If you would like to borrow one of these awesome electric-assist bicycles, Yolo Commute member representatives can contact us and we will deliver to your workplace. Note, we do not loan the bikes to individuals.

If your employer is not a Yolo Commute member, ask them to so you can enjoy these bikes and our other incentives and programs!

Take free online bicycling education courses with your Yolo Commute membership (up to $30 per year)! With Cycling Savvy bicycle education courses, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to bike anywhere safely and have a lot more fun, even when biking in traffic!


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Yolo Commute members will receive an exclusive 15% discount on E-moped purchases or rentals at HMP Bikes in Davis! Just complete the short form below and we will forward to the store, which will apply your discount at the point of sale.

Click on the logo above to learn more about their selection of exciting E-mopeds!

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Yolo Commute members based in Davis or who travel to Davis regularly can take advantage of special SPIN bike & scooter share incentives for Yolo Commute members!

Yolo Commute Quarterly Pass

  • $60 per quarter ($20 per month)
  • No unlock fees & up to 500 minutes of trip time for the duration of the pass