Washington D.C.: Record-setting pre-Halloween period for SoberRide initiative
November 2, 2017
The SoberRide initiative of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) saw record usage over the pre-Halloween weekend, with 715 individuals receiving a ride home during the six-hour period that began 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28.
“This level of ridership translates into SoberRide removing a potential drunk driver from greater Washington’s roadways every 30 seconds,” said Kurt Gregory Erickson, president of WRAP.
The non-profit organization partners with Lyft to provide transportation home during holiday periods.
The previous record-high usage for the Halloween time frame was 579 in 2005.