JMU SafeRides is a student-run organization at James Madison University that aims to prevent drunk driving by providing free rides home to students and by educating the community on the dangers of drunk driving. Since the implementation of the program, SafeRides has given over 115,000 rides, and the rates of DUIs and DWIs in Harrisonburg, VA have decreased by 30%. The SafeRides mission is designed to provide a safer community. SafeRides will provide a safe and reliable service within the Harrisonburg community by providing free rides to intoxicated students and/or to students who are rendered incapable of transportation due to other circumstances. SafeRides members will also work to prevent drunk driving through our efforts to educate in order to help support our mission.
