The Washington Township Saves Lives program was implemented under Mayor Joann Gattinelli’s Administration, for the residents of Washington Township. Washington Township has continued its mission through its partnership with Uber and local businesses to provide free rides home from Township-based approved establishments that serve alcohol.
The numbers speak for themselves as Washington Township Police Department saw a decrease of 12.5% from 2017 to 2019 in DWI arrests involving Township residents. These numbers are staggering proof that the Washington Township Saves Lives Program works. It not only works, it is saving lives every day. Please make the responsible decision to say "NO" to driving under the influence.
If you know someone that may benefit from this program, please have them download the Uber application and use it during the designated hours. This Program is funded through donations made out to the non-profit organization, Washington Township Saving Lives Foundation. There is NO cost to the taxpayers of Washington Township; the program is funded by donations.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Make sure you have the Uber app installed, available for free download on iOS or Android devices
- Free rides are available during the following program hours: 9pm-1am Monday-Thursday; 9pm-2am Friday-Sunday. These are only available from the approved location to the residential home address within Washington Township’s geo fence.
- Open the Uber app in Washington Township at any of the participating establishments.
- Enter a residential destination within Washington Township and the Uber app will display an upfront price of $0.00 when using UberX or UberPOOL.
- The ride must be requested during the eligible program hours and end within Washington Township for the discount to apply.
