Ride-sharing Services Reduce DUI Arrests

A recent study conducted by the University of California-Davis is attributing a decline in DUI-related arrests to ride-sharing services. Nonetheless, DUI-related fatalities continue to rise – with 1,059 deaths reported in 2015 alone.

Major cities reporting reduction in arrests include:

  • San Diego -32%
  • Las Vegas  -37%
  • Seattle -28%
  • Denver -17%
  • San Jose -28%
  • Sacramento -26%
  • Los Angeles -14%
  • Philadelphia -17%
  • San Francisco -14%

 

Article Source:  UC-Davis Institute of Transportation

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