Police Gave 11 Safe Rides Home On New Year's Eve

WOODSTOCK, GA — It appears New Year's Eve party goers absorbed the Woodstock Police Department's message about refraining from driving while under the influence.

The agency said it provided safe rides home to 11 patrons who drank too much on Monday, Dec. 31 and into the early hours of New Year's Day. Operation Safe Ride, which just completed its 10th year, uses a 15-passenger van and two officers to transport people home from establishments in the city limits.

"We are exceptionally proud of everyone on New Year's Eve, as so many people here in Woodstock were responsible using our service, Uber, Lyft, and taxis," said Woodstock police spokesperson Sgt. Randy Milligan. "We are also very proud that even with our proactive traffic measures we arrested 0 people for DUI on New Year's Eve."

Sgt. Milligan told Patch the agency has seen a decrease each year in the number of residents they transport home, as ride-sharing services have become popular in the city.

"Seeing all the Uber and Lyft logos driving around Woodstock really shows the responsibility of our citizens and visitors," he added.

Operation Safe Ride has provided more than 400 rides home to those who over-indulge on New Year's Eve.

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