AUSTIN, Texas — A pilot program to provide a late-night transportation alternative to students, uRide, begins this month at The University of Texas.
A primary focus of the uRide service is the initiative to work against drunk driving and drunk driving-related accidents by keeping intoxicated students from driving home as well as pedestrians, from getting hit by drunk drivers, according to The Horn. For the full story, click here.
U. of Texas pilots late-night ride program
A primary focus of the uRide service is the initiative to work against drunk driving and drunk driving-related accidents.
October 7, 2013
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