DOVER, Del. – Delaware officials are offering free ride-share vouchers to help reduce impaired driving during New Year’s Eve celebrations.
According to information released by state officials, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety is once again rolling out its annual New Year’s Eve Sober Rides program, providing $20 ride-share vouchers for Uber or Lyft. The program is intended to give residents a safe alternative to driving impaired on what officials say is one of the most dangerous nights of the year. State data shows impaired driving crashes increase during the holiday season. From 2020 through 2024, Delaware recorded 310 impaired driving crashes and 17 fatal crashes related to impaired driving between Dec. 15 and Dec. 31.
Officials say those numbers underscore the importance of planning ahead for New Year’s Eve.
The Sober Rides vouchers will become available Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. and can be used from 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through 3:00 a.m. Thursday.
Vouchers will be released in intervals throughout the day, and availability may vary. Officials encourage residents to check back if vouchers are temporarily unavailable. The program is supported through donations from partner agencies, allowing the Office of Highway Safety to offer the vouchers statewide. State officials say the goal is simple: prevent impaired driving crashes, injuries and deaths by making it easier for people to get home safely after celebrating.
More information about the Sober Rides program and voucher access is available at MySoberRides.com. Additional traffic safety resources can be found at ArriveAliveDE.com.
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