TxDOT Houston Sober Ride Campaign

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Houston District is pleased to announce a new campaign with Houston ConnectSmart to promote safe driving practices by providing Uber Vouchers during the upcoming July 4th holiday.

To encourage individuals to avoid the perils of drinking and driving, Houston ConnectSmart will be providing both new and current users with $10 Uber Vouchers to help cover the cost of taking an Uber ride to and from Independence Day events, from July 3 to July 7, 2024.*

With Texas consistently leading the United States in crashes and fatalities, particularly related to impaired driving, it's crucial to address this issue comprehensively. In 2022, Texas recorded 1,959 alcohol-impaired driving fatalities, with the highest concentration in Harris County at 338 lives lost. TxDOT remains committed to implementing a variety of initiatives, from education to enforcement, to reduce these numbers and save more lives.

"Impaired driving remains a significant challenge on our Houston roads, and with the support of Houston ConnectSmart, we are taking proactive steps to promote safer and smarter driving habits," said Ugonna Ughanze, TxDOT Director of Transportation Operations. "Our goal is to encourage individuals to utilize ride-hailing services instead of driving under the influence (DUI), ultimately making our roads safer for everyone."

This campaign marks another step forward in TxDOT's ongoing efforts to promote safe driving practices and reduce impaired driving incidents. For more information about this initiative, please contact Danny Perez, TxDOT Houston District Public Information Officer at (713)-802-5077 or via email at DannyPerez@txdot.gov.

*Uber Voucher Terms and Conditions Apply. Vouchers are available while supplies last and expire on July 7, 2024. For detailed information on the Uber voucher program, visit HoustonConnectSmart.com. ConnectSmart is available for free download in the App Store and on Google Play.