Sabbeth Law, a personal injury law firm based in Burlington, Vermont, has announced its Sober Holiday Rides program for St. Patrick's Day 2026. The initiative, available on March 17, offers reimbursement of up to $50 for a one-way taxi or rideshare ride home for individuals celebrating the holiday in Vermont or New Hampshire. The program aims to reduce impaired driving on a day that historically sees high rates of alcohol-related crashes.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, St. Patrick's Day is one of the deadliest holidays on U.S. roads due to drunk driving. Between 2017 and 2021, 272 people were killed in drunk driving crashes during the St. Patrick's Day holiday period. Sabbeth Law, which handles serious injury cases including car accidents, sees the consequences of these preventable incidents firsthand.
"We want people to celebrate responsibly and get home safely," said Michael J. Sabbeth, Esquire, founder of Sabbeth Law. "If covering the cost of a ride removes one barrier to making a safe decision, it's worth it." The program reflects the firm's broader commitment to community safety and injury prevention, as outlined on its Sober Holiday Rides page.
Eligible participants must be 21 or older, and the ride must occur entirely within Vermont or New Hampshire. Reimbursement covers up to $50, including a 10% tip, for a one-way ride only. Riders must submit their receipt and valid identification within seven days, by March 24. Full details and submission instructions are available on the firm's website.
The Sober Holiday Rides program is offered during select high-risk holidays throughout the year. Sabbeth Law encourages community members to plan ahead, save the program link before going out, and share it with friends. "Getting home safely should never be an afterthought," Attorney Sabbeth added.
This initiative is part of a growing trend of law firms and community organizations stepping up to address impaired driving during holidays. By removing the financial barrier, programs like this aim to make the safe choice the easy choice. For more information, visit Sabbeth Law's website.
