Keeping Portland Safe this St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s day is coming around the bend, and with it comes fun, food, and festivities. That’s why Uber is urging St. Paddy’s Day revelers to plan ahead for the most important part of the night: the ride home.

It’s no secret that drunk-driving incidents spike around St. Patrick’s Day in Oregon. Oregon State Police reported 36 DUI arrests and 3 fatalities during this time last year, and over the course of 2015, there were 105 drunk-driving fatalities in Oregon — a 19.3% increase from the year before.

WE CAN CHANGE THIS

Studies show that when empowered with more transportation options like Uber, people are making better choices that can save lives. With Uber, a ride home is just the touch of a button away, and we’re committed to playing our part in making our roads safer for everyone.   

That’s why we partnered with TriMet to ring in 2016, and it’s why this St. Patrick’s Day, Uber is partnering with Families for Safe Streets and Paddy’s Bar and Grill (among others) to help education Portland residents about alternatives to drinking and driving like Uber.

KEEPING PORTLAND SAFE THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY

• Come see us at Paddy’s Bar and Grill from 5pm – 11pm On March 17th. We’ll be hosting a raffle and giving out swag & FREE RIDES. Official drop off is the corner of SW Yamhill & 1st.
• Share the love! Share code RIDEHOMEPDX for $25 toward a first trip with Uber.
• Know your PRO TIPS! Find more information on the NW Entertainment District pickup & drop off zone here.

Share this video to let your friends and loved ones know they have better options than drinking and driving this St. Patrick’s Day.

Drunk driving affects everyone who shares the road, and we’re grateful to all of the people in the Portland community who are working every day toward a future of smarter choices, safer streets, and no more victims.

–Uber Portland Team