Seasonal & Holidays
Free Rides Over 4th Of July Weekend: Banning, Palm Desert, Coachella
A Palm Springs legal group is reimbursing one-way Uber or Lyft rides for some residents from July 1 through 4th - here's what to know.
PALM SPRINGS, CA — A legal group announced will pay for rides during Independence Day weekend to prevent drunk driving, the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce announced Friday.
The Walter Clark Legal Group will reimburse one ride taken in a car, Uber or Lyft between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. from July 1 to July 4.
"After you have a drink, you think you're fine. That's the effect of impairment," said Walter Clark, founder of the legal group. "If you see somebody who doesn't look like they should be driving, send them our link to sign up for a reimbursement and we'll pay for the ride."
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According to a statement from the Chamber of Commerce, it has covered rides for over a decade to keep drunk drivers off the road during the holidays.
The reimbursement is only valid for a one-way ride to a safe destination of up to 50 miles or $50 within participating areas -- Coachella Valley cities, Victorville, El Centro, Banning, Yucka Valley and Morongo Valley -- from a bar.
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Participants must make sure to register for a reimbursement coupon through Eventbrite no later than July 18.
A copy of the ride receipt and a valid driver's license must be submitted with reimbursement requests.
The legal group specializes in personal injury, serving the Coachella Valley, Banning, Victor Valley, Yucca Valley, Morongo Basin and El Centro areas of California.
