Celebrate Safely: WRAP's Free Independence Day SoberRide Program Returns July 4

If you're planning to celebrate Independence Day with family and friends, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) is once again offering its popular SoberRide® program to help keep roads safer across the Washington, DC region.

Beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, eligible riders can receive up to $15 off one Lyft ride home through WRAP's Independence Day SoberRide® program. The promotion remains available until 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 5, while supplies last.

The 2026 Independence Day SoberRide® code will be released at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. Once available, riders can enter the code in the Lyft app by selecting the Payment tab and choosing Add Lyft Pass before requesting their ride.

Who Can Use SoberRide?

To participate, riders must:

  • Be 21 years of age or older

  • Be traveling within Lyft's Washington, DC coverage area

  • Use the promotion during the designated hours

  • Understand that the code may only be used once

  • Pay any fare amount exceeding the $15 ride credit

Advance reservations are not available, and rides cannot be scheduled ahead of time.

A Longstanding Safety Initiative

Since launching in 1991, WRAP's SoberRide® program has provided more than 100,000 safe rides home, making it one of the nation's most successful impaired-driving prevention initiatives.

The program operates during several high-risk holidays throughout the year, including:

  • Independence Day

  • Halloween

  • The December/January holiday season

  • Super Bowl Sunday

  • St. Patrick's Day

  • Cinco de Mayo

Whether you're attending a neighborhood barbecue, watching fireworks, or enjoying an evening celebration, planning a safe ride home is one of the easiest ways to help protect yourself and others on the road.

Remember to check for the SoberRide® code after 3:00 p.m. on July 4, enter it into the Lyft app before requesting your ride, and celebrate responsibly.

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