Tennessee Offers Halloween Rideshare Credits to Prevent DUI
Adults in four major Tennessee cities can claim $15 for rideshare services to ensure safe travel this Halloween weekend.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Substance Abuse
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Project Plan Ahead Tennessee is offering $15 rideshare credits to help Tennesseans secure sober transportation during Halloween weekend. The program aims to reduce drunk-driving fatalities in major cities as holiday-related crash risks rise.
Why it matters
Halloween is a high-risk period for road safety, with federal data showing a significant history of drunk-driving fatalities that disproportionately impact young adults. Securing a sober ride is a proven way to reduce these preventable tragedies.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data recorded 176 drunk-driving fatalities on Halloween nights between 2019 and 2024, including 31 pedestrian deaths. Over half of traffic fatalities among adults aged 21 to 34 during this window involved alcohol, though specific total crash counts remain under investigation.
The players
Tennessee Highway Safety Office
A state agency responsible for coordinating traffic safety programs and reducing road fatalities in Tennessee.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
A federal agency under the U.S. Department of Transportation that sets vehicle safety standards and tracks crash data.
The details
The program provides $15 credits for Uber or Lyft trips to encourage safe travel in Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Memphis. Vouchers are valid between 5 p.m. and 3 a.m. for residents looking to avoid driving after consuming alcohol. Participants can claim their credits through the official program portal.
Timeline
Vouchers are available for use during Halloween weekend 2026.
Credits expire on November 2, 2026, at 3 a.m.
Health Landscape
This effort follows the established pattern of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration drunk-driving prevention campaigns that target specific high-risk holidays. It reflects a broader shift toward using financial incentives to promote safe mobility choices in high-density urban areas.
If you plan to celebrate this weekend in an eligible city, prioritize pre-arranging your transportation before you begin drinking. Discuss the importance of designated drivers or rideshare apps with friends, as alcohol impairment significantly increases crash risk for yourself and others.
The takeaway
Young adults between 21 and 34 are at the highest risk for alcohol-involved traffic fatalities on Halloween. Always plan your trip home in advance, and if you are hosting, help your guests secure a safe ride by providing local taxi or rideshare information.
Further reading
For more on staying safe during the holiday, visit Substance Abuse.
More information
Claim your credit by visiting the Project Plan Ahead voucher claim portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wsmv.
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