Tow Truck Taxis Get Drinkers And Cars Home

[Kor37 9]

Tow-Truck Taxis Get Drinkers and Cars Home

AP

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (May 6) - This new taxi service doesn't come cheap, but it may be a bargain compared to the price of a drunk-driving arrest.

 

Smith Cos. plans to launch a towing taxi service called NDUIT (No DUI Tonight) this week in Naperville, a suburb of Chicago. It will allow intoxicated drinkers to call for a ride home in a tow truck that will also haul their cars.

 

For an unscheduled pickup, the fee will be $85, plus $2 per mile. If someone has a hunch that they are going to overindulge, reservations are available for $65, plus the towing fee.

 

Smith vice president Frank Sheppard said he believes the service is unique.

 

"There are a lot of businessmen and women, and we feel it's the best place, suburb-wise, to do this," he said.

 

Naperville police Capt. Gary Bolt said he does not know if the idea is practical.

 

"You can probably pay five bucks for a taxi ride and get back cheaper and more comfortably," he said. "In the interest of public safety, I applaud their efforts, but I just don't know how well it will be received."

 

 

 

They'll break even just getting Kira home every night.........

[Vulcan_lover 1]

That's actually a really good idea, since I hate calling for a cab home and then having to try find a ride back to my car in the morning, even tho most of the time I just walk, but still that is a good idea.