Sabbeth Law, a personal injury law firm based in Burlington, Vermont, is offering free ride reimbursements through its Sober Holiday Rides program on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2026. The initiative aims to encourage individuals celebrating the holiday to choose a taxi or rideshare instead of driving after drinking, providing up to $50 reimbursement (including a 10% tip) for a one-way ride home.
St. Patrick's Day is historically one of the most dangerous holidays for impaired driving nationwide. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 40% of traffic fatalities on St. Patrick's Day involve drunk drivers. As a law firm serving Vermont and New Hampshire, Sabbeth Law has witnessed the devastating consequences of preventable drunk driving crashes. "We want people to celebrate responsibly and get home safely," said Michael J. Sabbeth, Esquire. "If covering the cost of a ride removes one barrier to making a safe decision, it's worth it."
Eligible participants must be 21 or older, and the ride must occur within Vermont or New Hampshire. The reimbursement covers a one-way ride only, and receipts along with valid identification must be submitted within seven days—from March 17 to March 24. Full program details and submission instructions are available at Sabbeth Law's Sober Holiday Rides page.
Sober Holiday Rides is part of Sabbeth Law's broader commitment to injury prevention and community safety. The program is offered during select high-risk holidays throughout the year to help reduce impaired driving incidents across the region. "Getting home safely should never be an afterthought," Attorney Sabbeth added. Community members are encouraged to plan ahead, save the program link before going out, and share it with friends.
This initiative comes amid ongoing efforts to combat impaired driving. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that alcohol-impaired driving accounts for about 28% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. By offering financial incentives for sober rides, programs like Sabbeth Law's aim to lower that statistic. The firm, led by attorney Michael J. Sabbeth, focuses on serious injury cases including car accidents, trucking accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death, and is dedicated to community safety initiatives beyond the courtroom.
