BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — While New Year's is known for being a good time, it can also be a dangerous one on the road.
Tonight CHP has some tips that can help you get home safely. CHP officers say that if you plan on having a drink tonight, you need to plan ahead. You can appoint a designated driver, or arrange a ride with a ride share company.
There are numerous options for getting home safely.
Tipsy Tow Service
AAA is offering its Tipsy Tow Service to both members and non-members who may have one too many glasses of champagne. The program will take riders home for free for the first seven miles. For a ride, call 1-800-400-4222.
GET Buses Schedule
GET buses will provide free service from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Buses will operate on a holiday schedule on New Year’s Day, but the administrative office will be closed.
UBER
If you sign up with UBER, you will get a free ride when using the code: MILLERTIME18
LYFT:
AAA has partnered with LYFT to offer free rides up to $15
- $5 off first two rides: NEWUSER10
- $2 credit per ride for 10 rides: 20LYFTPROMO
- Jack Daniels is offering discounted Lyft rides: JDNYE18
Designated Driver of Bakersfield
The Designated Driver of Bakersfield drives both you and your car home. $45 to get you and your car home up to 10 miles in Bakersfield.
You can call or text them at (661) 431-3854. They are open until 2 a.m.
