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Feel Lucky: SoberRide Offers Free Taxis for St. Patrick's Day in Georgetown and Region

Here's your lucky number.

If your St. Patrick's Day plans include tipping a few, here's a number you may want to have with you: 800-200-8294 (TAXI).

That's where to call for a free cab ride home from 4 p.m. Monday, March 17, until 4 a.m. Tuesday as part of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program's SoberRide.

A few thing to know:

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  • You must be 21 or older to use the SoberRide service.
  • All requests for SoberRide service must be called to and dispatched from 1-800-200-8294.  Do not call a taxi company directly for SoberRide service as the ride will not be covered under this program.
  • WRAP's SoberRide provides a free cab ride home up to a $30 fare. 
  • Callers are financially responsible for anything over $30.
  • All calls must originate in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland; the Cities of Rockville, Bowie, College Park, Gaithersburg, Greenbelt and Takoma Park in Maryland; the District of Columbia; Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Eastern Loudoun Counties in Virginia; and the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas and Manassas Park in Virginia.
  • You cannot reserve a SoberRide or schedule a pickup in advance.

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