Local Free Cab Ride Service Aims To Deter Drunk Driving
Combating that time of year classified by U.S. Government officials as one of the “deadliest and most dangerous times on America’s roadways due to an increase in drunk driving,”* area officials announced today the launch of an anti-drunk driving initiative designed to reduce holiday-oriented, alcohol-related traffic incidents in Greater Washington.
Specifically, a coalition of local law enforcement officials, business professionals and area citizens announced today that free cab rides will be offered throughout the winter holidays to would-be drunk drivers in the Greater Washington area.
Offered by the nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), the annual winter SoberRide program operates between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am each evening between tomorrow, Friday, December 11, 2009 and Friday, January 1, 2010 as a way to keep local roads safe from impaired drivers during this traditionally high-risk, holiday period.
During the evening hours between today and January 1st, Washington metropolitan area residents celebrating with alcohol may call the toll-free SoberRide phone number 1–800– 200–TAXI and be afforded a no-cost (up to $ 50 fare), safe way home. (AT&T wireless customers can dial #-TAXI for the same service.)
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on Dec 30 2009. Filed under Headline, Northern Virginia News.
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