New Safe Ride Program in San Diego

In San Diego there aren’t too many transportation or shuttle services that cater to the crowd that loves to party.  With cab prices a little on the steep side and bus/trolley services shut down after midnight, it can be a challenge to get to and from the main party areas like downtown or universities.

Enter Bill’s Bus, a new, private bus line that shuttles passengers from Pacific Beach to downtown San Diego and back.  The idea started in Santa Barbara and has now made its way down to San Diego. Co-owners Chris Lyell, Brandon Mercade, and Brad Hansen presented the idea to Discover Pacific Beach business community’s Hospitality Task Force, an organization that is know for supporting programs aimed at preventing drunk driving.

Read more: http://www.sdnn.com/sandiego/2009-11-21/local-county-news/pb-bus-service-helps-partiers-leave-the-keys-at-home#ixzz0YIoXLGGs

Here are other safe ride programs available in San Diego:

• USD’s College Cab Program
• Safe Ride Solutions

Are you passionate about preventing  drunk driving in San Diego?  Read more about how to implement a designated driver program.

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The Latest San Diego DUI News

Here’s some of the latest San Diego DUI news…

• A man has been put under arrest for suspicion of drunk driving after he ran into a fire hydrant near the intersection of Woodman and Imperial Ave. in Encanto. (Source:  SignOnSanDiego.com)

• I always find it interesting when a police officer is arrested for a DUI.  The latest felon is a veteran Oceanside officer who has been reassigned to administrative duties at a desk after injuring himself and a passenger in an accident while he was off-duty.  (Source:  North County Times)

• Safe Ride Solutions has found a way to save the careers of professional athletes.  The organization consists of off-duty and retired officers who pick up and drive clients safely home in their own cars.  Clients don’t have to deal with cabs or limo drivers, thus protecting their privacy.  (Source: DUI Daily)

• Although this news isn’t specific to San Diego, it’s something to think about.  College leaders are pushing to lower the drinking age limit to 18.  Yay or nay?  Put in your two cents over at the LATimes.com

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