New Study Says That Ride Sharing Services Are Cutting Down on Accidents and Injuries

Mothers Against Drunk Driving partnered together with Uber in a recent research study in order to examine the implications of the surge and popularity for ride sharing services. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have heavily promoted their benefit of allowing individuals to contact someone to provide a ride when they are under the influence. Uber has experienced a surge in popularity since the service first became available. Since then, it has expanded into numerous cities and made it easier than ever to call someone to pick you up, whether you’ve been drinking or whether you just need a lift home.

This keeps individuals from getting behind the wheel of their own car and potentially injuring others. Uber recently released data on their impact in Atlanta as it relates to drunk driving. Since their introduction in the Atlanta area in 2012, Uber has experienced consistent growth and has around 583,000 active riders and more than 19,000 active drivers.

The Atlanta Police Department examined DUI arrests data to determine how beneficial or disadvantageous the ride-sharing service was for DUI arrests in drunk driving accidents. They looked at data over a five-year span, three years before the introduction of Uber and two years after Uber in Atlanta.

During that period, arrests for driving under the influence experienced a 30% decrease. If you have been involved in an accident with a drunk driver, it’s likely that your injuries may be severe and that you may be struggling to recover and move on with your life. if this is the case, you need to consult with an experienced Rhode Island car accident attorney. As always, never get behind the wheel of a car if you have been drinking and driving. Calling a ride-sharing service or using public transportation or contacting a friend are the best way to prevent severe injuries.