Sabbeth Law, a personal injury firm based in Burlington, Vermont, has announced its Sober Holiday Rides program for St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2026. The initiative offers reimbursement of up to $50, including a 10% tip, for a one-way ride home within Vermont or New Hampshire. Participants must be 21 or older and submit their receipt and valid identification within seven days of the ride.
St. Patrick's Day is historically one of the most dangerous holidays for impaired driving nationwide. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 40% of traffic fatalities on St. Patrick's Day involve a drunk driver. Michael J. Sabbeth, Esquire, founder of Sabbeth Law, stated, "We want people to celebrate responsibly and get home safely. If covering the cost of a ride removes one barrier to making a safe decision, it's worth it."
The program is part of Sabbeth Law's broader commitment to injury prevention and community safety. Sober Holiday Rides is offered during select high-risk holidays throughout the year. Full details and submission instructions are available at https://sabbethlaw.com/about/community/sober-holiday-rides/.
Eligible participants can take a taxi or rideshare from any location within Vermont or New Hampshire to their home. The reimbursement covers a one-way trip only, and the submission window runs from March 17 to March 24. The firm encourages community members to plan ahead, save the program link before going out, and share it with friends.
Attorney Sabbeth added, "Getting home safely should never be an afterthought." The initiative underscores the preventable nature of drunk driving crashes, which the firm sees firsthand in its personal injury practice. Sabbeth Law focuses on serious injury cases, including car accidents, trucking accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death.
The Sober Holiday Rides program has been offered during other high-risk holidays such as New Year's Eve and Independence Day. By providing a financial incentive to choose a safe ride home, Sabbeth Law aims to reduce impaired driving incidents across the region. The firm's website provides additional information on its community safety initiatives and legal services.
