Hudson Valley Safe Ride Guide
Every holiday weekend, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the New York State Police pull over dozens of impaired drivers from the roads. We know – things can be stressful and the parties can be fun but that is no reason to take that risk on the road.
Don’t “Have a Plan”? There’s a free app for that.
The New York State Governors Traffic Safety Committee and the NYS STOP-DWI Foundation released a “Have A Plan” mobile app. This app provides you with a timely and convenient resource that enables you to locate and call a taxi service, program a designated-driver list, educate yourself on Blood Alcohol Content levels as well as information on DWI laws and penalties or even report a suspected impaired driver. Available for Apple and Android smart phones. http://www.stopdwi.org/mobileapp
Hail a ride in the Hudson Valley
Ride-sharing services, Uber and Lyft, were first introduced to the Hudson Valley in 2017 with limited service to the outer NYC-area at first.
Lyft: lyft.com/cities/mid-hudson-ny
Uber: uber.com
AAA
AAA provides free cab rides home during the holidays in select cities (including Albany) between the hours of 12 p.m. and midnight.
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If you need a safe ride home, you may also call: 1-800-AAA-HELP.
Taxi!
Top 5 Rated Taxi Services on Yelp:
Rhinecliff Annandale Red Hook Taxis Service: 845-532-5788
B&B Airport Transportation (Poughkeepsie): 845-704-7000
Hudson City Transport: 518-751-0623
Dutchess County Cab: 845-905-6033
Taxi Express (Kingston): 845-853-5384 / Beacon Express Cab: 845-625-6422
Thank you for being a friend
If you're planning a night on the town, be sure to designate one person to take the wheel at the end of the night. Or have the phone number of a loyal – and sober – buddy on speed dial to ensure more fun nights in the future.
Have fun – but be safe!
