INDIANAPOLIS — The Sober Ride Indiana program is teaming up with Uber and Lyft to cut down on impaired driving over the holidays.
Passengers will be able to get $15 credits in Indianapolis from Dec. 23 through Jan. 1, but only for the hours of 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.
“If your holiday plans involve alcohol, make arrangements ahead of time and book a sober ride,” said Devon McDonald, executive director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. “Reaching your destination safely is the best gift you can give your loved ones this holiday season.”
The goal of Sober Ride Indiana is to reduce crashes and fatalities around certain holidays, when statistics show an increased potential for impaired driving.
Christmas and New Year’s are among the deadliest for drunk-driving-related fatalities. Last December in Indiana, there were 361 collisions involving a driver over the legal limit – resulting in 11 fatalities.
“Since we launched the program last year, we’ve had roughly 6,000 redemptions,” said Robert Duckworth, Indiana Criminal Justice Institute director. “Those are people who made the right decision, not only for themselves, but for other drivers on the road. No one should have to lose a loved one to impaired driving, especially during the holidays.”
To redeem a $15 ride credit, visit SoberRideIndiana.com. Click on “Redeem Ride Credits” and follow the instructions for the ride service being used.