5 Options for Getting Around This Holiday Season

During the holiday season and the fun and festivities that come with it, you may want some alternatives to getting behind the wheel. That’s especially true if you might partake of some alcoholic beverages. 

 

Too many people throw caution to the wind and get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol–and everyone ought to know by now that drinking and driving do not mix. Unfortunately, however, the holiday season is one time of the year when these occasions spike.

 

While you can have fun without drinking alcoholic beverages, you should exercise more caution if you don’t intend to abstain. The good news is there are plenty of ways you get around during the festive holiday season that don’t involve getting behind the wheel. 

 

With that said, here are five ways to get home after holiday events this year.

 

  1. Ridesharing Services

 

According to one source, around 14 million Uber trips take place daily. That works out to north of 5 billion Uber trips annually. Meanwhile, 36% of Americans–around four in 10–have used a ridesharing service at least once. And 26% of all app users acknowledge they use ridesharing at least once monthly.

 

You can easily download apps for Uber and Lyft on your smartphone to book rides during the holiday season. You can even pre-schedule rides, which is a great feature since you can pre-book rides for any holiday events you want to attend. You’ll know for certain that you’ll have a safe way to get home.

 

  1. Taxi Services

 

Another option is to call a taxi when you need a ride to or from an event. Remember that not all areas are equally well served by ridesharing options. If you live in a rural area, for instance, ridesharing might not be available. It might be easier to call a taxi than a rideshare. It can offer a safe way to get home after a night of fun with people you care about.

 

  1. Public Transportation

 

Another option is public transportation. It might not be as convenient as calling a rideshare or taxi, but it can be cheaper. Depending on where you live, there might be buses, trains, and other means of public transportation. One thing you’ll want to check ahead of time is the hours of operation. The last thing you need is to find out after a night of partying that public transit isn’t available. That could leave you in a bind.

 

  1. Friends and Family

 

Yet another way to get home is to arrange a ride with family or friends. You might be able to get someone you know to take you home after a night of partying. It’ll be more convenient if the driver attends the same event but doesn’t partake of any alcohol. They can serve as a designated driver and help get you and others home safely.

 

  1. Walking

 

Assuming you don’t live too far from where you are partying and haven’t drunk so much that you have trouble walking, it’s a good idea to consider walking home after the party. It’ll be good for you and allow you to get some physical activity. For safety, you should probably only go this route if you can walk with a group and if the way home is well-lit. 

 

These are some ways to get home after a night of partying with people you care about. Getting behind the wheel of a car after drinking is the wrong move. If you’re going to a party, make alternative arrangements to get home. There’s no excuse for driving if you’ve been drinking.

 

No one wants to face DUI charges. But if you’re ever charged with DUI, the best thing you can do is contact a good criminal defense lawyer. While you can avoid this scenario if you follow the advice above, knowing what to do if you’re ever charged with a DUI offense is vital.