We’ll give you a LIFT,
Gifts to LIFT your spirits,
And LIFT you up in prayer.
Righteous Rides is network of missions-minded Christians who confront the furlough transportation crisis by providing care and cars to missionaries so they can have a stress-free stateside journey.
Testimonials
We are now back after our year of home assignment. Our year was made so much more enjoyable due to the fine efforts of Righteous Rides in providing such a terrific vehicle and wonderful support throughout the year. Thank you for providing this service to missionaries. May God bless you as you continue this partnership with missions.
“It was such a blessing again to have the use of these well maintained vehicles managed by people who love the Lord and serve the missionaries with love and competency! So appreciate all RR is and does for the Kingdom! “
“We are grateful for the great blessing the car is while visiting various churches, annual regional conventions, and conferences etc…. It is a great blessing to be able to rely on the reliable RR transportation daily. Personally we are grateful that the vehicle allows us to travel together as a family as much as possible.”
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Hub Locations
When submitting your request, choosing St. Louis OR New Orleans as ONE of your choice locations for the release/return of a vehicle will increase your opportunity to reserve a vehicle for the dates you request.
Other locations include: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit/Lansing, Los Angeles, New Orleans/Gulfport, Tampa/Orlando, Philadelphia, Reading/Newark, and Seattle.
Lease Information
- Our fleet consists of 2013-2020 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country minivans.
- Maintenance and 24 hour technical support is included at no additional cost.
- Maximum number of persons per vehicle is 7.
- Our ministry is to missionaries currently serving overseas and coming back to the U.S. for 1 month to 1 year for furlough/home assignment.
At this time we are UNABLE to provide transportation to stateside missionaries on deputation not yet serving overseas. - The vehicle must be returned to the location from which it was released.
- All fees are subject to change
- At this time, insurance is NOT included
- Only US Licensed drivers, listed on the insurance policy, are permitted to drive Righteous Rides vans.
Pricing
Effective January 1, 2024, Righteous Rides will implement the following rate structure as approved by our Board of Directors:
- Reservation Fee: $350
This is a non-refundable fee which is required once we are ready to schedule a specific vehicle for specific dates.
This fee is NOT required to simply make a request but is required at time of commitment.
- Daily Rate: $15.00 / day
Due to high summer demand, short term (30 – 90 day) usage is NOT available during the months of JUNE, JULY and AUGUST.
- Mileage Allotment: $ 0.18/day
66 miles per day are included in the daily rate fee.
Mileage in excess of 66 miles per day will incur $ 0.18 per mile charge.
- Unfortunately, we are unable to accomodate leases of less than 30 days.
Other fees
- Breaking the Lease Agreement: $15 / day
The vehicle can be released late or returned early with no penalty PROVIDED Righteous Rides is notified at least 14 days PRIOR to the committed release or return date.
If notification of less than 14 days prior, there will be a $15 per day charge (up to a 14-day maximum) of the unused days for breaking the lease agreement.
- CLEANING FEE: $150
This fee is only charged to you if your van is returned without having been
(1) washed,
(2) thoroughly vacuumed,
(3) wiped down on the interior, and
(4) found free of significant spills and carpet stains.
- PET FEE: $250
Users who chose to carry a pet in the van will be charged a $250 cleaning fee to cover the additional cost of ensuring that the vehicle is safe for others who may have pet hair allergies.
This policy and fee does not apply to required service animals as specified by the ADA.
Insurance
Insurance is no longer provided as part of the lease. Missionaries are required to to obtain their own personal policy on the van. Insurance policies must meet the following requirements;
- Missionary listed as primary policy holder
- Policy must include liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage
- Carry liability limits of 100K/300K/100K
- The VIN of the RR van must be listed on the policy
Request a Vehicle
Would You Rather Lease a Smaller Car?
Over the years we have had numerous missionaries suggest that while minivans are great, they would prefer to rent something smaller and possibly more economical on gas mileage.
Beginning in May of 2024, we will have several late model Toyota Camry fleet vehicles available for Rent out of our Missouri location. All other details about the rental are exactly the same as the minivans. Same rates, same support, it’s just a Toyota Camry and you can’t fit 7 people in there. You will be given the opportunity to let us know that you’d prefer the Toyota Camry when completing the “Request A Vehicle” using one of the buttons above.
Missionary Van Purchase/Buyback Program
Some missionaries would prefer to purchase a vehicle but are challenged by the time it takes to find a vehicle that is trustworthy for an affordable price. They then struggle with selling the vehicle when it is time to return to the field.
To help in this area, Righteous Rides makes some of their vans available for purchase at their shop outside St Louis. We will sell these vans to the missionary at lower than retail pricing. And when it’s time to return back to the field, we will buy back the van.
Program Features
- – Coordinate the purchase before you arrive
- – Pricing will be below retail pricing
- – The van will be ready for you the day you arrive in the US
- – Each van has been carefully cared for by RR
- – You will be responsible for all insurance and maintenance
- – You can sell the van back to Righteous Rides the day you return
- – Pricing will be based on the condition and market at that time
- – Or, you are free to keep it or sell it to whomever you’d like
Contact us at info@righteousrides.org if you’re interested to learn more about this program