Going to a Halloween party tonight? Sure that you or your loved one will have a little too much along the way?
Well, thanks to the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP)'s SoberRide program, you can worry a little less. As it has done since 1993, the program will offer cab rides to revelers around the Washington area between 10 p.m. Saturday night and 6 a.m. Sunday morning.
Here's how the program works: between the above hours, partygoers can call 1-800-200-8294 on any phone or #8294 on an AT&T wireless phone. A SoberRide operator will direct your call to the appropriate participating cab company.
There are a few caveats. You can't book a ride in advance; you have to call between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. to use SoberRide. Also, the SoberRide program will only cover fares up to $30; any cost beyond the $30 ceiling must be paid by the rider. Also, you must be at least 21 to use the service and all calls must originate in the following areas:
Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland; the Cities of Rockville, Bowie, College Park, Gaithersburg, Greenbelt and Takoma Park in Maryland; the District of Columbia; Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Eastern Loudoun Counties in Virginia; and the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas and Manassas Park in Virginia.
A full list of the participating cab companies are below. Be sure to use the cab company that services your area:
Alexandria Yellow Cab (Alexandria)
Barwood, Inc. (Montgomery County)
Fairfax Yellow Cab (Fairfax County)
Loudoun Yellow Cab (Eastern Loudoun County)
Manassas Cab Company (Prince William County)
Red Top Cab Company (Arlington County)
Silver Cab of Prince George's County (Prince George's County)
Yellow Cab of District of Columbia (District of Columbia)
Yellow Cab of Prince William County (Prince William County)
Kurt Erickson, executive director of SoberRide (which also offers rides during the holiday season, on St. Patrick's Day and Independence Day) joined John Schriffen and Angie Goff on "News4 Today" Saturday morning to further discuss the program.
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