Get to the parade and party while traveling safely through the day with DART, Uber and MADD. The three organizations are working together during one of DART’s busiest days of the year to encourage responsible travel by leaving the driving to professionals. St. Patrick’s is one of the deadliest holidays on the road for drunk driving, with 276 drunk driving fatalities nationwide from 2009 to 2013.
DART is adding rail service on the main event day, March 14, and Uber is providing $20 off to first time users with promo code RIDESPD to help folks get to and from the rail stations and anywhere else they need to travel. This transportation combination gives parade and partygoers a safe and reliable door-to-door alternative to driving. “Uber is excited to partner with DART and MADD to help curb drinking and driving, and to offer a seamless transportation experience for all,” said Leandre Johns, Uber general manager.
“MADD wants adults to enjoy celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, while planning ahead for how they’ll get home safely if their plans include alcohol. This partnership between MADD, DART and Uber is an excellent way for people to do just that,” said Jason Derscheid, executive director of MADD North Texas.
