Tri-County Regional Planning Commission launched the Sober Ride Home pilot program at a press conference in July.
A new program offers people a safe trip home after a night out.
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) officially launched its “Sober Ride Home” this week, providing Uber vouchers to people who have consumed alcohol at bars and restaurants.
“Ultimately, our goal is to improve safety on local roadways and decrease DUI crashes through safe, accessible transportation alternatives,” said Andrew Bomberger, TCRPC executive director.
The initiative, which launched as a pilot program in July, offers free, on-demand rides to those under the influence of alcohol in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties, from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Thursdays through Sundays. The program will also be offered on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
To access Uber vouchers up to $40, users can visit the Sober Ride Home website at www.soberridehome.org to scan a QR code. Users must have an Uber account with a credit card on file to access a voucher.
TCRPC is collaborating with local bars and restaurants to encourage patrons not to drive under the influence and to educate servers on how impaired patrons can use the program.
According to Bomberger, 40% of fatal crashes and 30% of serious injury crashes in the area involve impaired drivers.
The program is a partnership of TCRPC with Uber and Commute PA. Funding for the initiative comes from a grant from the Federal Highway Administration and the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.
For more information, visit the Sober Ride Home website.
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