Free rides home for New Year’s Eve will once again be offered by OSF HealthCare’s LifeRides program in Delta County. Rides will be available from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, through 4 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, to prevent alcohol-related traffic accidents and fatalities.
LifeRides program has been operating for over 40 years in Delta County. Since its beginning, there have been no fatalities from alcohol-related traffic accidents in Delta County on New Year’s Eve, a trend we hope will continue.
This year, community members will have new and expanded ride offerings. In addition to DATA Bus, Get-A-Cab and Kacalo City Cab have joined LifeRides. Their contact information is below.
In addition to the free LifeRides program, the public is encouraged to celebrate safely by choosing a designated driver or planning to stay at a hotel or with friends and family rather than going out on the roads after they have been drinking.
LifeRides are made possible thanks to the generous support of the Island Resort & Casino along with the Edward J. Sackerson Foundation, Escanaba area credit unions, Community Foundation for Delta County, M3 Insurance and Elmer’s County Market. Without them, it would not be possible for transportation to remain free on New Year’s Eve.
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.
DATA Bus: (906) 786-1186. ext. 1. Reservations ahead of time are encouraged.
Get-A-Cab: (866) 438-2222
Kacalo City Cab: (906) 399-7176
With any questions or requests for interviews, please contact Danielle Carlson at (906) 233-4204 or email at danielle.m.carlson@osfhealthcare.org