AAA Utah, Utah DPS, and Utah Restaurant Association Team Up to Offer $10 Rideshare Credits for Halloween Weekend to Offer $10 Rideshare Credits for Halloween Weekend
Initiative provides patrons at participating establishments a safe, sober ride home from Oct. 30 through Nov. 1
SALT LAKE CITY (October 28, 2026) — Halloween is historically one of the most dangerous weekends of the year on Utah roads. To combat impaired driving and keep roads safe this holiday weekend, AAA Utah, the Utah Department of Public Safety, and the Utah Restaurant Association are partnering to provide $10 rideshare credits to ensure Utahns have a safe, sober ride home.
Impaired driving incidents frequently spike over the Halloween weekend. According to the Utah Department of Public Safety crash data (2021-2025), alcohol-related crashes in Utah are 15 times more likely to result in a fatality than non-alcohol related crashes. In 2025 alone, 102 people were killed on Utah roadways in crashes involving an impaired driver.
Funded by AAA Utah, the safe ride initiative runs from Friday, October 30, through Sunday, November 1. Patrons at participating bars and restaurants can scan QR codes posted on-site to claim a $10 rideshare credit. The QR code links directly to the Utah DPS website with instructions to apply the voucher in the rideshare app.
“AAA Utah has been committed to keeping our roads and communities safe for more than a century,” said Ben Nichols, Government Affairs Specialist, AAA Mountain West Group. “This initiative reflects our “People Helping People” mission by giving the community practical, proactive ways to prevent impaired driving and ensure everyone makes it home safely.”
“Alcohol-related crashes in Utah are 15 times more likely to be fatal than other crashes. Don’t take that risk this Halloween—if you choose to drink, don’t drive. Plan ahead for a sober ride. Extra enforcement is happening now,” said Lt. Zach Randall, Public Information Officer, Utah Highway Patrol.
“On behalf of Carver Road Hospitality and Flanker SLC, we’d like to thank the Utah Department of Public Safety, AAA, and Lyft for coming together on this incredible promotion offering $10 Lyft rides. Our commitment to safety goes beyond our own guests. We want everyone visiting a bar, restaurant, or nightclub to have a safe and affordable way home. It’s a great opportunity to work alongside the State of Utah, an outstanding organization like AAA, and my personal favorite rideshare company, Lyft. At the end of the night, our message is simple: Have a great time, make responsible choices, and get home safely,” said Steven Lockwood, Vice President, Carver Road Hospitality.
MEDIA ADVISORY: Campaign Launch & Media Briefing
Media representatives are invited to attend the campaign launch and interview spokespeople from AAA Utah, state law enforcement, and Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club.
- WHAT: Halloween Impaired Driving Prevention Campaign Launch
- WHEN: Thursday, October 29 | 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
- WHERE: Flanker Kitchen + Sporting Club, 6 N Rio Grande St. Ste 35, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
About AAA Mountain West Group
For over a century, AAA Mountain West Group (MWG) has served as a mission-driven, member-centric organization. Guided by its mission of People Helping People and powered by 5,400 dedicated team members, MWG delivers exceptional roadside assistance, auto repair, travel planning, financial and insurance services, home security, and exclusive member discounts. With a vision focused on creating Members for Life, MWG guides Members through every stage of their journey, serving more than 6.9 million people throughout Alaska, Arizona, Nevada, Northern California, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming. Recognized by Forbes as one of the Most Trusted Companies in America, AAA has grown into one of the largest and most trusted membership organizations in North America. To learn more about AAA MWG, visit mwg.aaa.com.
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