Who says it has to involve the 117 rest rules? They have never dealt with the subject of commuting, for a reason. No one is checking on the company-provided commuter hotels whether I have had required rest or not before a trip. Frequently I am on the last flight into domicile at close to 0000 in for a 0430-0600 show time. Sometimes I ride a cargo flight all night with hardly any rest and go right to work. Again, very happy to do what I do, but the idea of company involvement has its merits.

I'd be willing to waive any 117 implications for a pre-organized ride to work, you better believe it. It is no less safe then what a lot of people are already doing. The program would have its limitations, such as lower 48 resident only, no international, etc..