The DC Traveler

The period between Thanksgiving and the New Year is the most dangerous and deadliest time for motorists, due to drunk driving accidents.

With heightened law-enforcement and holiday sobriety checkpoints activer across the metro area, it’s best to have a desigante driver. But if you have a bit too much holiday cheer, you and your friends can get home safely by taking advantage of the Holiday SoberRide Program through January 1st.

Would-be or impaired drivers can call for a free cab to take them home, up to a $50 fare, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. each evening.  Riders are responsible for fares exceeding $50.

Drivers 21 or over simply call 1-800-200-8294 (TAXI) from any DC, VA, or MD mobile phone or any local landline or pay phone.

The program is available from the following areas:

District of Columbia 
- all areas

Maryland
- Bowie                      – College Park                     – Gaithersburg
- Greenbelt                – Rockville                           – Takoma Park       
- Montgomery County - Prince George’s County

Virginia
- Arlington                 – Alexandria                        – Fairfax                    
- Falls Church            - Manassas                         - Manassas Park
- Prince William County

Photo credits: photo 1 flickr,  photo 2 flickr
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