AAA's Tow To Go Hits The Road For Memorial Day Weekend

TAMPA BAY, FL — Tampa Bay area motorists who party a little too hard over the long Memorial Day weekend don’t have to risk the perils of getting behind the wheel.

AAA and Bud Light are once again teaming up to offer the Tow 2 Go service. The free service offers safe rides home for motorists who overindulge at festivities going on around the Tampa Bay area. Adding to the convenience, towing for the driver's vehicle is also provided.

To make sure the service is available throughout the long weekend, AAA plans to open up the ride offer starting on Friday, May 27. Rides will be made available through 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 31.

Tow to Go is a partnership between the auto club and Bud Light that provides free rides as a last resort to individuals who are too intoxicated to drive. The service is available to both AAA members and non-members free of charge.

Since it was launched in 1998, the program has provided rides for more than 23,000 impaired drivers, the program’s website reports. It is offered based on availability, providing those who take part free towing within a 10-mile radius of the pickup location.

There are a few caveats with the program:

• Tow truck drivers can only take a maximum of two people and one vehicle home
• Advance appointments aren’t allowed as holiday revelers are advised to designate a driver and only use the towing service as a last resort
• In some situations a cab might be required or law enforcement might need to be called in to assist in getting an intoxicated motorist home safely

To obtain a ride, call 855-286-9246. The service is also available for other holidays such as Thanksgiving, Labor Day and Independence Day, among others.

To find out more, visit AAA online.

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