New Jersey town wants to be residents’ designated driver
A southern New Jersey town hopes to end drunken driving by being its residents’ designated driver.
As part of a 30-day pilot program, Evesham Township will operate a shuttle system to take people home on weekends from bars.
NJ.com reports the shuttle will make five stops near nine drinking establishments around the Burlington County town. Sober Sam, a company that drives people and their vehicles home from bars, will also provide free rides for township residents.
Mayor Randy Brown encouraged residents to have a great time, adding that the town “will get you home for free.”
Police Chief Christopher Chew says there hasn’t been a fatal drunken driving crash in town in six years. But they’re on pace to arrest more than 220 people on DWI charges this year.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bill formalizing a tracking system for rape kits
The tracking system allows sexual violence survivors and investigators to keep track of evidence in cases.
1 day ago
Newark, N.J. mayor condemns ICE raid on local fish market, calls it unconstitutional
Newark, N.J. Mayor Ras Baraka says there can be disagreements about immigrants, but everyone must respect and follow the U.S. Constitution.
1 day ago
Listen 0:58
A group that supports immigrants in South Jersey is launching Rapid Response ICE watch teams and holding Know Your Right community workshops.
2 days ago
Listen 1:19