What is Zimride Cigna?

Zimride is a fun and easy way to share the seats in your car or catch a ride. Zimride empowers you to create social, sustainable and convenient transportation.

Have a car? Need a ride?

Zimride Cigna helps you offer or request rides to share your commute. If you have a car, split costs by offering rides. If you don't have a car, use the system to find a ride to work. Use of CIGNA Zimride is 100% free to employees. Register for a Zimride carpool account at http://zimride.com/cigna/ - Setup your profile - Add a ride - Browse matches and contact other CIGNA employees with the same commute. Within moments you can get started finding new carpooling partners. If you don't find a match right away, Zimride will email you when a new user posts a potential carpooling match. You can also choose to open your account to matches outside of CIGNA. Zimride has over 300,000 users in all.

Who can use this site?

Zimride Cigna requires an @Cigna.com email address. While all employees of CIGNA can use Zimride, you must have Internet access on your computer to access the site at work. For employees with Intranet only access rights, you can access the rideshare site outside of work on any PC connected to the Internet.

Is Zimride only for my daily commute? Can I use it for one time trips?

You can choose to share a ride on a repeating schedule or on an as-needed basis. You can create multiple routes for multiple days in addition to one-time trips.

Who are my potential matches?

At your option, you can choose to have your profile viewable to all Zimride corporate customers. You can select this preference when creating your profile. This provides you with greater match possibilities, since Zimride has over 300,000 registered users nationwide. We recommend only offering ride to people you trust. Spend a few minutes evaluating their profile.

Are there any liability or insurance issues I need to be aware of?

Participation in a car pool program is an individual decision. CIGNA assumes no liability for any errors, omissions, delays, damage to personal belongings, personal injuries, or safety due to participation in Zimride. Insurance policies vary, and it is a good idea to check your policy — primarily the Exceptions/Exclusions portions. General liability insurance covers passengers and most policies would not exclude carpool members; however, it is recommended that you contact your insurance agent about your coverage and to inquire about any potential carpool discounts.

How do you split carpooling costs?

If commuters rotate the driving equally, money doesn't have to change hands. But if only one person drives the carpool, passengers generally chip in to cover the costs of gas and parking. The amount of shared cost will vary depending on the carpool. However, some guidelines to consider include how much the driver spends on gas and wear and tear. Below is a table provided by AAA to show average operating costs per mile.

Is there such a thing as good carpool etiquette?

Of course! Like any group effort, a carpool requires courtesy and cooperation to keep things running smoothly. A little effort can help you maintain good carpool etiquette, whether you're behind the wheel or just along for the ride. While every carpool group is unique, good etiquette is essential to keep it running smoothly. Good etiquette takes into account communication, courtesy and the safety of everyone in the carpool. It is recommended that each carpool member should have a chance to express his/her needs and concerns. Carpoolers should then agree upon on certain ground rules at the outset: * food, coffee, smoking and perfume/cologne usage * radio choices * how long drivers will wait for delays * who is notified if someone is sick * driving safety