Free Cab Rides Offered on New Year's Eve

Budweiser of Columbia and Checker Yellow Cab have once again partnered to offer residents in Richland and Lexinton counties a safe, free ride this New Year's Eve. 

Through the annual New Year’s Eve Free Ride Home Program, partygoers can get home safely by catching a cab for a free ride up to $10 in value at the following locations between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m.

• Near the fountain in Five Points
• Near the Wild Hare in the Vista
• Near the corner of Lady and Assembly streets (cabs will enter from Assembly Street)

Private partygoers can also ride for free.

The free rides are only during the times mentioned, and for trips to a residence or hotel in Richland and Lexington counties.

Here are some tips to make the service more efficient:

1. Call 803-799-3311. To take advantage of the program you must call Checker Yellow Cab prior to the ride or let the driver know you are a Budweiser Alert Cab Rider.
2. Be ready with the name of the bar, business location, or phone number of the place from which you are calling.
3. Check the cab for all personal items prior to exiting. Drivers are independent contractors and generally go directly to the next available call on New Year’s Eve.
4. Do not bring open containers into the cab.
5. Do not offer the driver alcohol.