Prov Fire Fighters to Offer Free Rides Home on New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
The Providence Fire Fighters IAFF Local 799 is offering free rides home on New Year’s Eve.
The rides begin at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31 and end on Wednesday, January 1 at 7 a.m.
“It’s an opportunity to give back to our community by offering a free and safe ride,” said Derek Silva, President of the Providence Fire Fighters IAFF Local 799.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTFor a safe ride home, citizens should call 401.272.7999.
Rides will only be offered from Providence bars and restaurants to private residences within the city limits.
A limited number of off-duty Providence Fire Fighters will be available to field calls and offer rides, delays can be expected.
Safe Night Program
The rides are part of the Providence Fire Fighters' Safe Night program.
The program is entering its sixth year.
“We launched Safe Night six years ago in an effort to cut down on the number of potential drunk driving accidents by offering free rides from Providence bars and restaurants to residents who may not be able to make it home safely on their own,” added Silva.
Safe Night is not an official program of the City of Providence.
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