Officials announced the Sober Ride Home program in July 2024.
A local program will help people get home safely after a night out.
Tri-County Regional Planning Commission announced the re-launch of its Sober Ride Home program for the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend.
The initiative, which has been offered over several previous holiday weekends, provides free Uber vouchers to local bar and restaurant patrons in an effort to prevent DUIs.
“A lot of folks will be celebrating with family and friends this Thanksgiving, and we want everyone to get where they’re going safely,” said Andrew Bomberger, executive director of the TCRPC, which partners on Sober Ride Home with Uber and Commute PA. “Using a free Uber voucher is an easy, effective way to prevent a tragedy over the holiday weekend.”
The program will operate from 7 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 26-29, ending Sunday morning. Vouchers will be offered in Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties.
Drivers who have consumed alcohol at bars and restaurants can visit the Sober Ride Home website, scan a QR code, and access a one-time, non-renewable Uber voucher for $20. Local bars and restaurants will also be promoting the effort.
Vouchers are available while supplies last.
Sober Ride Home is funded through a grant from the Federal Highway Administration and the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program.
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