DENVER — Uber and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are partnering to prevent impaired driving this Fourth of July weekend by offering discounted rides.
From July 4 through July 7, Denver riders can take 25% off two rides (up to $8) using the promo code "RIDESAFE2025." The promotion is available while supplies last, according to Uber, and can only be redeemed between 5 p.m. and 2 a.m.
The Wilhite Law Firm is also reimbursing Colorado riders who use Lyft or Uber. The credit applies to one ride taken between July 4 and July 6, and you must fill out this form.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, between 2019 and 2023, 2,653 people were killed in crashes over the Fourth of July holiday period. Roughly 40% of the drivers killed in those crashes were drunk, according to the agency.
NHTSA offers these tips to celebrate safely this holiday weekend:
- If you plan to drink, make a plan ahead of time for a sober ride home.
- Even if you’ve had only one drink, let someone who hasn’t been drinking take you home. A sober driver is one who does not drink at all, not the one who’s had the least to drink.
- If you’re hosting a Fourth of July gathering, help the designated drivers out by making sure there are plenty of non-alcoholic beverages.
- Have a friend who is about to drive impaired? Take the keys away and make arrangements to get your friend home safely.
- If you see an impaired driver on the road, safely pull over and call 911.
- Always wear your seat belt.
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