Most college towns have them. The guy who learned his lesson driving drunk and decided to prevent others from making the same mistake. They buy 15 passenger vans and charge a flat rate of $5 per person and take you anywhere in the college area that you need to go. These are usually underground shuttles yet somehow everyone on campus seems to have the number. They are the safe rides for students.
Some colleges are in major cities and have a bus system that goes until all hours of the morning, commonly known as “The Drunk Bus”.
Here in the small town of Steamboat Springs there are not so many options. There is no safe driver who shuttles kids around town for a reasonable fare. The bus stops running around 10pm and riding a bike while under the influence qualifies you for a DUI. Some kids find a designated driver, some opt to split a taxi, and some choose drive drunk.
For the month of October Student Government has decided to try and eliminate drunk driving altogether. If you are at a party and you find yourself in an uncomfortable situation call Alpine Taxi. If your designated driver didn’t follow through with his or her commitment call Alpine Taxi. If you go to the bar and realize you had too much to drink call Alpine taxi.
They can be reached at 970-879-TAXI (8294) or 970-879-2800
Student Government will be covering the charge for any student attending the Alpine campus of Colorado Mountain College. All you need to do is show the taxi driver your student I.D. (If you haven’t picked yours up yet talk to someone in the first floor of Bristol).
This is the very first time something like this has been set up by Colorado Mountain College and it is important that students do not take advantage. This isn’t for rides from party to party. This is to ensure everyone has a safe ride HOME. It would also be beneficial to get a group going to the same area to take the cab together. Just remember to be safe!
