Picking people up for ridesharing from Reno

[albion]

I'm gonna be driving through Reno on my way to BM either late on Sunday evening or early Monday morning, depending on whether I get my act together early or late.

I'll have space in my car for one other person plus a moderate amount of gear. But I don't want to commit to being in Reno at a specific time and so screw anyone around if I show up 6 hours late. Or worse, leave 6 hours early ;)

I will have my phone, and will have internet access and email, so was wondering if there's anywhere I would be able to post an ad when I'm ready and set to head north to BRC.

Or is there any where I can cruise by and offer a ride?

Apologies if this has been answered elsewhere, you can see from my post count that I'm a noob today :)

[LostinReno]

Just about two threads below this one! LOL!

Rideshare Locations

Reno-Tahoe International Airport

Many fellow burners rent a car from the airport for their trip to the playa and
check in at Air Playa Info for information before setting off. Some may have a
spare seat and may be willing to accommodate a rideshare. Remember the above
Helpful Tips in negotiating a ride.

Rideshare Bases

There are three locations in Reno where a lot of people stop to pick up
supplies on their way to Burning Man. Each is next to a highway and major
travel route to the playa, and each is located about 10 minutes from the
airport. If you go to any of these locations during their regular business
hours, you are likely to find a ride to the playa. Remember the above Helpful
Tips in negotiating a ride. Here are the three Rideshare Bases:

• Save Mart Supermarket – 525 Keystone Avenue – 775-786-2150 – Open 24 Hours
• Whole Foods Market – 6139 South Virginia Street – 775-852-8023 – Open
8am-9pm
• Trader Joe’s – 5035 South McCarran Boulevard – 775-826-1621 - Open
8am-10pm

Getting to a Rideshare Base

There are three primary means of getting from the airport to one of these
rideshare bases:

• Rideshare – Check in at Air Playa Info, someone with a rental car may be
willing to take you to one of the rideshare bases, if not directly to the playa.
• Taxi – A taxi ride to any of the rideshare bases should cost around $10.
Check in at Air Playa Info, others may be willing to carpool a taxi with you to
one of the locations. BE SURE TO TELL THE TAXI DRIVER TO USE THE FREEWAY.
• Shuttle - Only operating on Monday or Tuesday (August 30-31) during Burning
Man, there will be a free shuttle c/o The Amendment 21 and Reno-Tahoe Airport
Authority devoted exclusively to taking people from the airport to the Save Mart
on Keystone rideshare location. The shuttle will generally operate from
10am-2pm, and from 6:30-8:30pm on Monday and Tuesday. Check in at Air Playa
Info, first, if you are interested in taking the shuttle. Air Playa Info
volunteers will schedule you for the next shuttle.

[albion]

ah thanks :blush: but both of those are probably going to be busiest during the day, while I'm probably going to be passing through in the wee hours of the morning, which is why I was asking if there was anywhere I could POST online looking for a passenger

[trystanthegypsy]

I'm pretty sure there will be people hanging around at all hours, I seem to remember someone saying they were arriving at 4 in the morning? but it was a couple?

[Jackass]

Doesn't matter what time you come through there, someone will be waiting for a ride.

[albion]

[quote="Jackass"]Doesn't matter what time you come through there, someone will be waiting for a ride.[/quote]

oh ok, thanks I figured it would just be during store hours

my bad :)

[Jackass]

The savemart location is open 24hrs.