How To Get Home Safe And Drunk This Weekend In Tampa Bay
The party doesn’t have to be over. Party On! When I was younger, I never had these many options. I’m looking out for you. Do not drink and drive, puts…
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Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesThe party doesn’t have to be over. Party On!
When I was younger, I never had these many options. I’m looking out for you. Do not drink and drive, puts you and others in danger on the road. Take advantage of these options for when the fireworks ends and your friend won’t let you crash on their couch:
- DESIGNATED DRIVER
- TECO LINE STREETCAR
- The TECO Line Streetcar System runs on rails that connects Ybor City, Channelside and Downtown Tampa. It is now free to ride the streetcar system.
- Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Friday 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
- Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- More Info: www.tecolinestreetcar.org .
- The TECO Line Streetcar System runs on rails that connects Ybor City, Channelside and Downtown Tampa. It is now free to ride the streetcar system.
- TAXI, CAB SERVICES
- Taking a cab or taxi is also a good alternative to driving during any holiday. To find a car service near you, download a cab-finding app like Curb: www.gocurb.com .
- Hillsborough County
Yellow Cab, (813) 253-0121
Cab Plus, (813) 288-8888
United Taxi Car Service, (877) 288-2672 - Pinellas County
United Taxi (727) 777-7777
Coral Cab (727) 215-0429
Downtown Yellow Taxi (727) 379-4440
Yellow Cab (727) 204-4212 - Polk County
Checker Cab Co., (863) 665-8151
Polk County Taxi, (863) 521-2924 - Pasco County
Express Cab (727) 226-3822
Signature Car Service (727) 834-4444
Adventure Cab Express (727) 637-1069
- Hillsborough County
- Taking a cab or taxi is also a good alternative to driving during any holiday. To find a car service near you, download a cab-finding app like Curb: www.gocurb.com .
- DOWNTOWNER
- The Downtowner is a FREE on-demand ride service operating in the following neighborhoods: downtown Tampa, the University of Tampa, the Channel District and Tampa Heights. All thanks to the Tampa Downtown Partnership
- Service is available Mondays to Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Saturdays from Noon to 10:00 p.m., and Sundays from Noon to 8:00 p.m.
- The Downtowner is a FREE on-demand ride service operating in the following neighborhoods: downtown Tampa, the University of Tampa, the Channel District and Tampa Heights. All thanks to the Tampa Downtown Partnership
- RIDE SHARING SERVICES
- Ride-sharing is a popular alternative to driving or taking a taxi on a holiday weekend. When there is high demand, Uber uses surge pricing. Fares can increase significantly during the busiest time of the night.
- Uber: www.uber.com
- Lyft: www.lyft.com
- Ride-sharing is a popular alternative to driving or taking a taxi on a holiday weekend. When there is high demand, Uber uses surge pricing. Fares can increase significantly during the busiest time of the night.
- TOW-TO-GO
- Whether you are a AAA member or not, you can call for a “Tow to Go” ride. FREE confidential rides to AAA Members AND non-members.
- You can use their service between Wednesday, July 3rd and 6 a.m. on Friday, July 5th.
