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zTrip ASKS PARTNERS TO DOWNLOAD THE APP, AND NOT DRINK AND DRIVE ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY

This St. Patrick's Day, zTrip is encouraging everyone to take a cab or some other form of transportation if they've been partying too much.

St. Patrick’s Day – March 17 – is just around the corner, so for many that means a time for partying, green beer, and “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” t-shirts.

Unfortunately, it also means a spike in drunk driving incidents as people partying a little too hard get behind the wheel.

This St. Patrick’s Day, zTrip, the hailing app for Yellow & Checker Cab of Baltimore, is encouraging all of those wearin’ the green to consider taking a cab or some other form of transportation if they’ve been imbibing at the area’s local watering holes.

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“There are just too many options available for people who may have had a few too many on St. Patrick’s Day,” says Dwight Kines, Regional Vice President at Transdev. “We urge everyone not to take a chance with your own life or someone else’s. Whatever you do, don’t drink and drive.”

Transdev recently introduced a new smartphone app, zTrip, that allows individuals to book a black car or taxi in advance. Available for both iOS and Android, zTrip also features:

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· Transparent pricing – Unlike other services, there are no surprises and no surge pricing;

· Professionally licensed and insured drivers;

· 24/7 Support – zTrip offers users live, 24/7 customer support via email or phone 410-369-3030..

And whatever you do, don’t drink and drive. For information visit www.ztrip.com

Your Safe Ride Home Can Help a Child.

Until April 30, Transdev will donate $10 to help children with brain injuries and disorders at Kennedy Krieger Institute for every new user who downloads and registers the zTrip app. To download, simply go to the App Store, download the zTrip app, and enter the promo code HELPKIDS.

About zTrip

Owned and operated by Transdev, a leading provider of passenger ground transportation services, zTrip enables users to book a black car or taxi for now, or for later. zTrip offers transparent pricing and professionally licensed and insured drivers. For more information, visit zTrip at www.ztrip.com.

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