New Year’s Eve Travel And Safety Tips From Uber
We’re all looking forward to a well-deserved celebratory evening at the end of the year, but before we get too carried away, it’s important that we plan ahead of time and get to our venues and back safely on New Year’s Eve.
Uber has some words of wisdom to ensure stress-free and safe New Year’s Eve travels…
Don’t be that guy stuck in a car during the New Year’s Eve countdown, trying to find the best party. Being at the best venue, as well as getting there and back reliably and safely all comes down to some proper planning. Uber has got your back with this foolproof guide to having the best New Year’s yet.
South Africa’s major cities are serving up large-scale, world-class events. In Cape Town, Shimmy Beach Club is hosting an exclusive, Ibiza-style party set to the sounds of international superstar DJ, JP Candela, and local legend Dean Fuel. For laid-back festivities for the whole family, Capetonians can visit the V&A Waterfront that will be bustling with food trucks, live bands, late night shopping and a fireworks display. Whether you’re celebrating in Cape Town with family, friends or tourists visiting from overseas, Uber is your reliable and safe option for getting there and back.
If you’re in Durban, catch international act Jay Sean, along with local favourites Sketchy Bongo; Da L.E.S, Kyle Deutsch and DJ Ready D at Durban Vibes. This simmering event captures the festive spirit of the city. If your style tends towards the luxurious and exclusive, The Oyster Box is holding an Out-of-Africa themed evening that promises a night of top-class entertainment and fine cuisine. Whether you’re partying hard or living it up, booking an Uber will ensure that you can celebrate freely without worrying about having to drive home.
There can be no truer Jozi-style New Year experience than the countdown at Soweto Stadium featuring loved local artists such as Lebza The Villian, Malenda, Bantu Elements, Echo Deep and more. TILT NYE with DJ Fresh is another hot ticket. Either way, requesting an Uber ride will ensure you’re not spending hours trying to find parking with the crowds!
Get your plans sorted now, as there is no night more popular to go out than New Year’s Eve. Just like flights and hotel fees increase during holiday periods due to demand, dynamic pricing happens when demand for rides is high and there are not enough drivers on the road – you will be notified from the moment you open the app and it will be included in the upfront fares. We don’t want to leave anyone out in the cold, waiting for a ride, so dynamic pricing encourages more drivers to get out on the road to serve you on the busiest night of the year. If you weigh up the convenience and safety of getting an Uber, there really is no better investment.
Our greatest priority is that you get home safely. For this reason, Uber has partnered with Drive Dry to make it easier to decide against drinking under the influence. On 15th, 24th, 25th and 31st December, the day’s most notorious for high numbers of alcohol-related road accidents, Drive Dry will be giving out complimentary Uber Rides vouchers to any person who visits @DriveDry on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and publicly takes the pledge to drive dry. Even one drink can hamper your judgement on the road, so it is best to simply not take the risk at all.
Our app takes every precaution to keep you safe. Take care to review the safety features in the app, check the vehicle and driver details and share your trip and ETA with family.
Start 2018 off the right way, by celebrating responsibly and most of all, getting home safe.
Via: Uber