Burlington, Vermont-based personal injury firm Sabbeth Law is launching its Sober Holiday Rides program for Halloween 2026, offering free ride reimbursements to discourage drunk driving during the holiday. The initiative, announced by the firm, will reimburse up to $50—including a 10% tip—for a one-way ride home on October 31, 2026, in Vermont and New Hampshire. The program is part of the firm's broader commitment to community safety and injury prevention.
Halloween presents a dangerous mix on the roads: costume parties and drinking on one side, and children and families walking door to door after dark on the other. This year, Halloween falls on a Saturday, meaning more celebrations and more people out late. As a law firm serving Vermont and New Hampshire, Sabbeth Law has seen firsthand the consequences of preventable drunk driving crashes.
"We want people to celebrate responsibly and get home safely," said Michael J. Sabbeth, Esquire. "If covering the cost of a ride removes one barrier to making a safe decision, it's worth it."
To qualify for reimbursement, riders must be 21 or older, take a one-way ride that occurs within Vermont or New Hampshire, and submit a receipt and valid identification within seven days. The ride must begin the night of October 31 and can end after midnight. Rides taken on other days of Halloween weekend do not qualify. The submission window runs from November 1 to November 8, 2026. Full program details and submission instructions are available through the Sober Holiday Rides program page.
The program is part of Sabbeth Law's broader commitment to injury prevention and community safety. It is offered during select high-risk holidays throughout the year to help reduce impaired driving incidents across the region. Community members are encouraged to plan ahead, save the program link before heading out on Halloween, and share it with friends.
"Getting home safely should never be an afterthought," Attorney Sabbeth added.
For those seeking legal representation after a crash, Sabbeth Law provides resources on its website, including information about the firm and its https://sabbethlaw.com/about/community/sober-holiday-rides-initiative/. The firm, led by Michael J. Sabbeth, focuses on serious injury cases, including car accidents, trucking accidents, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death.
The Sober Holiday Rides program highlights a growing trend among businesses to take proactive roles in public safety. By removing a financial barrier to getting a safe ride, Sabbeth Law aims to reduce the number of impaired drivers on Halloween night, protecting both partygoers and the communities they travel through. With Halloween on a Saturday, the risk of alcohol-related incidents is elevated, making such initiatives particularly timely. The program not only offers immediate assistance but also raises awareness about the dangers of drunk driving, potentially saving lives and preventing injuries.
