Summer in Greater Vancouver is all about making amazing memories. We’re talking about attending waterfront patios, outdoor concerts, festivals, weddings and backyard barbecues. There’s no shortage of reasons to celebrate! What are your plans for the summer? Are you heading to one of the many summer events Vancouver has to offer? If so, planning your transportation should be part of the fun and not an afterthought.
Every great evening should end with a safe ride home.
The warmer months consistently bring an increase in impaired driving incidents across British Columbia. According to ICBC, “over the summer months every year, impaired driving-related crashes where someone is injured or killed increase by 27% in B.C. The largest increase occurs in northern B.C. (up 63%) followed by the Southern Interior (up 53%), Vancouver Island (up 21%) and Lower Mainland (up 11%).” These statistics reflect the higher number of social gatherings, festivals and outdoor events where alcohol or cannabis may be consumed.
As ICBC’s Director of Road Safety, Shabnem Afzal, reminds drivers, “driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can significantly impair your vision, judgment and reaction time. Don’t take a chance and put the safety of others on the road at risk. Make sure you plan ahead for a safe ride home and help keep our roads safe for everyone.”
Before heading out, take a moment to decide how you’ll get home.
Booking a designated driver Vancouver residents can trust means you won’t have to make last-minute decisions or leave your vehicle overnight. Many people assume they’ll “figure it out later”. However, that often leads to unnecessary stress, expensive parking fees, or worse, the temptation to drive when they shouldn’t.
By arranging a safe ride home before your evening begins, you can fully enjoy your plans. You’ll know your transportation is already taken care of. Unlike taxis or rideshare services, MyDDride allows you to wake up with your vehicle safely parked at home. That means no returning the next day to retrieve your vehicle, no paying for overnight parking, no relying on friends or family for a lift and no interrupting your busy morning schedule.
MyDDride offers a premium designated driving service.
It’s so simple! You can either book your ride in advance or call when you’re ready. Two professional drivers will arrive. One will drive your vehicle while the other follows in our chase car. You ride comfortably in your own vehicle. Both you and your vehicle arrive home safely. As a fully registered and insured company, MyDDride provides a dependable alternative to taxis and rideshares while allowing you to keep your vehicle exactly where you need it – at home!
“Impaired driving is entirely preventable,” insists Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Mike Farnworth, “By planning ahead for a safe ride home…we can save lives and protect our communities. Let’s all take responsibility to make sure that everyone gets home safely.”
Summer is meant to be enjoyed!
There’s no reason a great evening should end with unnecessary risk. Choosing a professional designated driver ensures you receive a reliable safe ride home. Are you ready to book your ride with MyDDride’s Designated Driver Service? Simply call or text us at 604-283-8532 or visit our Contact page to schedule your designated driver today!