The current program has been known as Safe Ride since operations switched to the Yellow Cab Company. There will also be a date auction of male student athletes. A third of the proceeds will go towards Safe Ride. It shouldn t be a decision. According to Kim Dude, Director of the Wellness Resource Center, approximately 250 to 400 students a month use Safe Ride, depending on the time of year.
Usage usually increases second semester.
She believes the program has saved lives and benefited the community. I think we need to create a safety net for students, Dude said. It's important for students to not drive under the influence of any alcohol. Safe Ride will be re-examined when its contract is up in six months, but Dude sees advantages in its current form. I like using a cab company because they already have vehicles, drivers and insurance, she said.