Waco Transit offers free New Year’s Eve rides to prevent drunk driving
Annual Safe Ride Home program returns with free transportation and vehicle towing services
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The Waco Transit System announced the return of its annual Safe Ride Home program, offering free rides to and from New Year’s Eve destinations for people who might otherwise drive under the influence.
The program reflects WTS’s commitment to ensuring street safety during New Year’s Eve, according to the transit system.
In partnership with Tow King, Safe Ride Home includes free vehicle tows for those needing safe transportation. The service ensures both passengers and their vehicles can arrive home safely.
“Our goal is simple… to keep the streets of Waco safe on New Year’s Eve,” WTS said in a statement. “If even one life is spared because someone chose to secure a safe ride home, then our purpose was accomplished. We have vehicles available and drivers willing to give up their holiday to serve the community.”
The program has become a trusted resource for Waco residents through contributions from Subway and Chuy’s, according to WTS.
About the WTS Safe Ride Home Project:
• This is Waco Transit System’s 20th year of offering the free “Safe Ride Home” program.
• Service hours are from 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. on New Year’s Eve.
• Call (254) 750-1620 to schedule your free trip or determine your coverage area (within the Waco urbanized area).
• WTS will provide safe transportation TO AND FROM New Year’s Eve destinations.
• Group bookings are available.
• Groups need to be picked up and dropped off at the same location.
• Reservations are preferred, but same-day requests will also be accepted (based on availability).
• Free vehicle tows can be arranged by calling Tow King directly at (254) 666-5484. For more information about the WTS “Safe Ride Home” program, call (254) 750- 750-1620.
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