Officials announced the Sober Ride Home program in July 2024.
As the holiday weekend approaches, a local program encourages people to have fun—responsibly.
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) announced on Friday that it will bring back its Sober Ride Home initiative for Labor Day weekend, offering free Uber vouchers to bar and restaurant patrons.
“The goal is to prevent tragedies for people who may be out celebrating over the holiday weekend,” said Andrew Bomberger, executive director of TCRPC.
According to the organization, they decided to bring back the initiative following an increase in participation over the July 4th weekend. Sober Ride Home is aimed at preventing DUI accidents and fatalities, organizers said.
According to Bomberger, 40% of the region’s fatal crashes involve impaired drivers, as do 30% of serious injury crashes.
Through Sober Ride Home, people who have consumed alcohol at bars and restaurants in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties can access a free Uber voucher worth $20. Vouchers are available from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29 through Sunday, Aug. 31.
Vouchers will be available by visiting the Sober Ride Home website and scanning a QR code. Local bars and restaurants will be promoting the program.
Sober Ride Home vouchers will be available while supplies last. Users must have an active Uber account with a credit card on file to access a voucher.
TCRPC partners with the Federal Highway Administration and the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, Commute PA and Uber on the initiative.
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