It happens. Your after-work beer with your coworkers became a full night out. Or your blind date went so well, you shared dessert accompanied by another drink. Whatever your case, it happens. Sometimes, we drink more than we anticipate and then are stuck when it comes to getting home safely. What are your driving alternatives? You have plenty.
Driving Alternatives: Getting Home Without Getting Behind the Wheel
Light Rail
For starters, a lot of major cities have rapid transit now. In Charlotte, the Light Rail is the newest addition to the line up of driving alternatives. With convenient stops all over the city, this train can get you close to your destination. This might even help alleviate the higher costs of an Uber or Lyft. The closer you are to where you need to be, the less your fare will be.
Uber, Lyft, Taxi
Technology, man. Isn’t it great? There are several apps that have the same goal: getting you from Point A to Point B safely. They are time and cost efficient, and even let you split the fare with your friends. Utilizing these driving alternatives will save you a large sum of money and time. Driving drunk could cost you a lot in the long run. Remember that Yellow Cabs and other taxi services are available throughout the city. Use these to avoid surges and other additional costs of the app-based taxis.
Call a Friend
Lastly, call your friend! Any true friends would love to pick you up. The phone call at midnight hearing you need a ride home is much more welcomed than the one that you need bail. The phone call could even be worse than that. Call a friend or two and see if they can pick you up. This is one of the driving alternatives that costs the least. Surely, you can cover dinner next time you hang out in exchange for a safe ride home.
In conclusion, we all know these situations happen. They happen without the intention of having the second (or third or fourth) drink. Hopefully, you’re reading this and planning for the weekend. If not, we also know mistakes happen. If you need help regarding a DWI or DUI, we are here to help.
