Bakersfield/IIH PACE - Driver

About SilverRide

SilverRide is an award-winning, fully licensed transportation network company (TNC) specializing in assisted rides for older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals with mobility challenges. Since 2007, we've provided over 1 million safe, supportive rides, helping clients stay independent, access essential services, and enjoy meaningful social connections.

Why drive with SilverRide? As an independent contractor on our platform , you'll do more than just drive-you'll provide compassionate support to riders who may need a little extra assistance.


Tired of unpredictable rideshare earnings? Ready for steady, meaningful work with consistent income? Bid for work with SilverRide, the only ADA-compliant shared-ride TNC in the U.S.

Your Role:

• Provide door-through-door, assisted transportation (e.g., helping with bags, offering an arm for stability, or folding walkers/wheelchairs).
• Transport clients to medical appointments, social outings, and other destinations.
• Deliver exceptional service with patience, respect, and professionalism .

Ideal Candidates Are:

• Kind and reliable - You enjoy helping others and building rapport.
• Safety-conscious - You prioritize safe driving and passenger comfort.
• Flexible - You choose your schedule while meeting client demand.

Details:

The client has identified the following windows as periods of higher anticipated ride activity for this program:
• 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
• 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Availability during these periods is optional; however, contractors who elect to make themselves available during these windows may have increased access to ride opportunities associated with the contract.

Contractor Requirements:

21+ years old with a valid U.S. driver's license (3+ years) and clean record (no DUIs; ≤2 minor violations in 3 years).

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV): There are opportunities to drive WAVs for this contract. If you do not have a WAV and wish to drive one, we can refer you to a leasing program.

Background checks: Pass federal/state LiveScan fingerprinting, criminal background check (no felonies or violent charges), and sex offender registry screening.

Compliance: Willing to complete FTA/state drug testing and credentialing as required by our client.

Service animals: Must accommodate riders with service animals (per ADA law).