Tennessee Offers Rideshare Credits for Halloween
State officials are providing $15 rideshare vouchers to help residents secure sober transportation during Halloween weekend.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Substance Abuse
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Project Plan Ahead Tennessee is offering $15 credit vouchers for Uber or Lyft rides to keep impaired drivers off state roads during Halloween festivities. The initiative aims to reduce drunk-driving fatalities following historical data showing high accident rates during the holiday.
Why it matters
Federal and state safety officials are pushing for sober transit options to prevent preventable tragedies during high-risk holiday weekends. Data shows that Halloween nights are particularly dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians.
Between 2019 and 2024, 176 people died in drunk-driving crashes on Halloween nights, with over half of all traffic fatalities among those aged 21 to 34 involving alcohol. Participants can claim a $15 credit for Uber or Lyft rides.
The players
Tennessee Highway Safety Office
This state agency is responsible for funding traffic safety programs and managing highway safety initiatives across Tennessee.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
This federal agency is part of the Department of Transportation and oversees vehicle safety standards and traffic fatality data collection.
The details
The program covers rides beginning or ending in Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, or Memphis between 5 p.m. and 3 a.m. Residents can access the vouchers through the official project website to ensure safe travel throughout the weekend.
Timeline
Historical drunk-driving fatality data covers the 2019 to 2024 period.
Halloween safety statistics are defined from 6 p.m. on Oct 31, 2026, to 5:59 a.m. on Nov 1, 2026.
Rideshare credits are valid throughout Halloween weekend 2026.
Voucher claims and credit availability expire at 3 a.m. on Nov 2, 2026.
Health Landscape
This initiative follows the pattern set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's holiday sobriety campaigns by promoting sober transport during high-risk dates. The program extends these national safety efforts by providing localized financial incentives for rideshare services.
Residents in Nashville, Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Memphis can lower their holiday travel costs while ensuring they do not drive impaired. Those planning to celebrate should claim their voucher on the project website before the Nov 2, 2026, deadline.
The takeaway
Using rideshare services or alternative sober transportation is a proven way to reduce the risk of traffic accidents during high-risk holidays. Planning your ride home before festivities begin is the most effective step to ensure a safe Halloween weekend.
Further reading
Learn more about local efforts to promote safety at Tennessee Substance Abuse.
More information
To claim your voucher, visit the Project Plan Ahead voucher claim portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wsmv.
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