An effort is underway in Owensboro to help prevent drunk driving.
A program called SafeRide provides free rides to people who have consumed too much alcohol at restaurants and bars, or any venue that serves alcoholic beverages.
One of the architects of the program is City Commissioner Bob Glenn who says the service is needed in Owensboro which is home to four colleges.
"We have lots of young people with a social life," Glenn told WKU Public Radio. "We have a convention center with thousands of guests every week attending events where alcohol is served, and we're a city that has a lot of festivals where alcohol is served."
Businesses can purchase $10 vouchers that can be given out to customers who are intoxicated. The vouchers can be used for a free cab ride home. The city partnering with Yellow Cab, but hopes to add other taxi companies and a limo service in the future.
One restaurant is already participating and Glenn expects more to come on board by the end of summer.
The program does not use taxpayer dollars, and is instead, funded through voucher sales and private donations.
