{"id":16117,"date":"2025-06-30T14:07:56","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T18:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/?p=16117"},"modified":"2025-06-30T14:07:56","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T18:07:56","slug":"delaware-encourages-responsible-celebrations-with-free-ride-share-vouchers-for-july-4th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/delaware-encourages-responsible-celebrations-with-free-ride-share-vouchers-for-july-4th\/","title":{"rendered":"Delaware Encourages Responsible Celebrations with Free Ride-Share Vouchers for July 4th"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DELAWARE \u2014 To promote safe celebrations this Independence Day, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety is once again offering its Sober Rides program. The initiative provides ride-share vouchers valued up to $20 for Lyft and Uber to help prevent impaired driving during the holiday.
Data from 2020 to 2024 show that Delaware experienced 641 fatal crashes, with nearly 40 percent linked to impaired driving involving alcohol or drugs. These incidents resulted in 273 lives lost, highlighting the critical need for programs aimed at reducing impaired driving.
The Sober Rides program not only raises public awareness but also offers a practical option for residents to get home safely during major holidays. Since its launch, the program has provided over 600 safe rides across the state. Funded entirely by local businesses and community partners, the program uses no state or federal funds.
Officials plan to expand the initiative by adding more holidays and increasing voucher availability. Vouchers will be valid from noon on July 4th through 3:30 a.m. on July 5th. Delaware residents can begin claiming ride-share voucher codes at 8 a.m. on July 4th by visiting MySoberRides.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DELAWARE \u2014 To promote safe celebrations this Independence Day, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety is once again offering its Sober Rides program. The initiative provides ride-share vouchers valued up to $20 for Lyft and Uber to help prevent impaired driving during the holiday. 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