New Jersey town first in U.S. to use Uber to curb drunken driving

Re:New Jersey town first in U.S. to use Uber to curb drunken... by forrestthewoods on Saturday October 24, 2015 @07:09PM (#10445231)

I wonder how much of a bar tax would be required to cover the bill. If it encourages more people to go out drinking more often it might be a net financial benefit. You could even pitch it as a jobs program.

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Re:New Jersey town first in U.S. to use Uber to curb drunken... by hugh4 on Saturday October 24, 2015 @07:48PM (#10445344)

It would need to be sufficient that the average noggt's drinking is made more expensive by the cost of the average Uber ride.

So those who choose to drink within walking distance will massively subsidise those who choose to come in from out of town.

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Re:New Jersey town first in U.S. to use Uber to curb drunken... by endianswap on Saturday October 24, 2015 @09:31PM (#10445587)

Isn't it still beneficial to the folks walking home that there are fewer drunks on the road? May not justify the full subsidy but certainly would cover part.

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Re:New Jersey town first in U.S. to use Uber to curb drunken... by nommm-nommm on Saturday October 24, 2015 @10:03PM (#10445658)

And it benefits everyone by keeping the roads safer.

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