Urges citizens to avoid drunk driving and make roads safer
Chennai, June 7, 2017: Uber, the world's largest on-demand ride-sharing company, today announced its month-long #DontDrinkAndDrive campaign in the city in association with Let’sB[Oz]. In order to ensure that people do not have the need to get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol, Uber has partnered with over 20 resto-pubs, bars and hotels in and around the city.
“Chennai accounts for nearly one-fourth of drunk driving related cases filed across the country in 2015. Through our #DontDrinkAndDrive campaign we aim to augment government efforts towards ensuring the people of Chennai drink responsibly and make roads a lot safer. So, the next time you head out, allow us to connect to your 'designated driver' at the tap of a button,” said Arjun Srinivasan, GM, Uber Chennai.
The list includes:
* Residency Towers
* The Residency
* Sudaka
* Sabari Inn
* Benz Park
* Hoppipola
* Big Bang Theory
* U.S.101
* Vault Stock Bar Exchange
* Illusions - The Madras Pub
* The Slate - Studio
* Elixir
* Kipling Café
* M’Bessy Kitchen & Bar
* Pitch
* The Spot
* Secret Society
* Chill and Grill
* Based On A True Story (BOATS Beach RestoBar)
* Sera – the Tapas Bar & Restaurant.
Uber will also provide special discounts to riders who decide to take a safe ride home, thereby keeping themselves, drivers and passers-by safe.
