There are a ton of ways to safely get to and from during the 4th of July holiday. Uber and Lyft are great choices, but AAA is offering rides, too - for free.
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Through its Tow to Go program, AAA members and non-members can call 855-286-9246 for a free ride home or somewhere safe within 10 miles throughout the weekend.
"The Auto Club Group Traffic Safety Foundation and Budweiser provide this program to prevent impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel and risking the lives of other motorists," the company said on its site.
The service is available Friday, June 30 until Wednesday, July 5 in Florida, Tennessee, Nevada, Iowa, North Dakota, Indiana and Georgia.
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Not anticipating any automobile issues, but still may need a lift?
AAA's Sober Ride is an option as well. With the help of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it has created a listing of sober/safe ride programs across the country.
Learn more about it here, and take a look at the metro Atlanta ones below:
Atlanta
Saferide America
Phone: 404-888-0887
Hours: 8p.m.-4a.m.
Details: Serves Cobb, Dekalb, Fulton, Gwinnett counties – $15 for pick up and $3.00 per mile.
Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton
Metro America Safe Drivers
Phone: 770-507-3332
Hours: 7p.m.-7a.m. everyday
Details: Free ride, tip appreciated.
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