On the flipside, a number of positive initiatives aimed at preventing drunk driving have been tried. There are no clear statistics on how many accidents are caused by drunk drivers. Hailing taxis like has proven ineffective in dealing with drunk driving. A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology found no noticeable impact on the number of drunk driving fatalities in cities where Uber operates. “Drunk drivers, who are already less rational, may be hesitant to pay for a ride home when they can drive for free without getting caught,” it said.

Source: Standard Digital April 15, 2017 17:37 UTC