I used Designated Driver Alternative to pick up myself, my friends, and my car after a night of drinks and dancing for my birthday. I didn't choose DDA over other DD services for any specific reason. When I called to ask if they accepted reservations, the guy I spoke with was friendly and funny. Both of those traits are a winner so I made my reservation later online.
You can make reservations online or via phone. You can also call DDA when you want to get picked up if you don't have an end time, but you'll likely have a wait time, like 30 minutes to an hour.
The best thing about DDA is that your car comes with you. So you don't have to get up the next day and go get your car, hoping that it didn't get booted or towed during the night.
DDA has a pickup fee of $10 (on the low end compared to other DDA services) + $2 per mile (comparable to other DDA services). And they have also collaborated with some area businesses to waive the pick up fee if the pick up is from a participating location. They also have a membership that includes unlimited pick ups for the year so all you pay are the mileage costs.
The cost for DDA is a lot more reasonable than a taxi, especially when you start adding your friends to the ride home. And if you've never had a DUI, ask someone who has - it ain't cheap. Hiring DDA is a lot cheaper and a lot easier on your conscience.
It sucks being the designated driver, but someone has to do it. Better it be someone whose business it is to do it than one of my wonderful, yet likely to drink one too many, friends.
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