Feel Lucky: SoberRide Offers Free Taxis for St. Patrick's Day in Georgetown and Region

If your St. Patrick's Day plans include tipping a few, here's a number you may want to have with you: 800-200-8294 (TAXI).

That's where to call for a free cab ride home from 4 p.m. Monday, March 17, until 4 a.m. Tuesday as part of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program's SoberRide.

A few thing to know:

• You must be 21 or older to use the SoberRide service.
• All requests for SoberRide service must be called to and dispatched from 1-800-200-8294.  Do not call a taxi company directly for SoberRide service as the ride will not be covered under this program.
• WRAP's SoberRide provides a free cab ride home up to a $30 fare. 
• Callers are financially responsible for anything over $30.
• All calls must originate in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland; the Cities of Rockville, Bowie, College Park, Gaithersburg, Greenbelt and Takoma Park in Maryland; the District of Columbia; Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Eastern Loudoun Counties in Virginia; and the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas and Manassas Park in Virginia.
• You cannot reserve a SoberRide or schedule a pickup in advance.