Lyft Offers Discount Rides From NJ Bars On Super Bowl Sunday

The Philadelphia Eagles will compete for the NFL’s richest prize Sunday night, and there is expected to be plenty of celebrating. Since many in the region are expected to celebrate outside their home, police and the ride sharing service Lyft want residents to make it home safe.

Lyft is offering 20 percent off two rides, up to $10, to and from bars across South Jersey, including:

• Chickie's and Pete's—chain in Bordentown, Glassboro and Atlantic City
• Bourbon and Brews—Paulsboro
• Landmark Americana – Glassboro
• Kaminiski's Sports Bar and Restaurant—Cherry Hill
• Philly Diner and Sports Bar—Runnemede
• Victory Bar and Grill – West Berlin
• Redz – Mt. Laurel
• Schileens Pub – Westville
• Cryans Tavern—Annandale
• Fox and Hound Tavern—Lebanon
• Trenton Social—Trenton
• Triumph Brewing Company—Princeton

Police also issued the following advisory about drunk driving following your Super Bowl celebration Sunday night:

In all states, drivers are considered alcohol-impaired if they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher. Drunk driving can be deadly, and even small amounts of alcohol can impair judgement to make driving unsafe. In 2016, there were 10,497 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes involving drunk drivers. Among the 10,497 alcohol-impaired-driving fatalities, 67 percent (7,052) were in crashes in which at least one driver had a BAC of .15, almost twice the legal limit.

Be sure to have a game plan for the night so friends and family know who the designated driver is. Police want to encourage folks to turn over their keys to a sober driver before they begin drinking. Drunk driving can result in serious crashes, injuries or death. If you don’t have a designated driver to make sure folks get home safely, consider other ride options.

There are many other ways to ensure a safe ride home besides relying on a friend. The options include using public transportation, calling a taxi, using a ride share program or Uber.

In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s SaferRide Mobile App, available in the app store, is another resource to help fans who have been drinking find a sober ride home—by identifying their location and helping to call a taxi or a friend to pick them up.

Sober designated drivers should be sure to carry the ball and refrain from drinking alcohol. Be sure your designated driver tweets @NHTSAgov during Super Bowl LII to be featured on NHTSA’s National Wall of Fame.

The Eagles play the Patriots in Super Bowl LII at U.S Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday night, Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m.

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