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Free New Year’s Eve Liferides will once again be offered in Delta County this year. Rides are available from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31 through 4 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, to prevent alcoholrelated traffic accidents and fatalities.
Liferides program has been operating for 40 years in Delta County after a tragic New Year’s Eve in 1983 involving several alcohol-related traffic accidents and fatalities. Since the program began, there have been no fatalities from alcohol-related traffic accidents in Delta County on New Year’s Eve, a trend that organizers hope will continue.
Those who need a ride can call the DATA Bus at (906) 786-1186. ext. 1 or JN Taxi at (906) 786-1122.
Transportation charges will be covered by the Liferides program. The DATA Bus encourages people to call the day prior to preschedule a ride if possible.
In addition to taking advantage of the free Liferides program, the public is encouraged to plan ahead by choosing a designated driver or making a plan to stay at a hotel or with friends and family rather than going out on the roads after they have been drinking.
Flyers are being distributed to local bars and restaurants with information regarding the Liferides program so that phone numbers for a safe ride home are right at patrons’ fingertips. Liferides are made possible thanks to the generous support of the Island Resort & Casino along with the Edward J. Sackerson Foundation, Community Foundation for Delta County, M3 Insurance and Elmers County Market.
Without these sponsors, it would not be possible for transportation to remain free on New Year’s Eve.
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