The city saw a decline in the number of drink-driving cases on New Year’s Eve, with police records indicating a drop of about one-third compared to last year. “Additionally, many vehicles had professional drivers at the wheel instead of their owners last night,” the officer added. Hired driversApp-based driver services and waiters at restaurants trained to keep an eye on inebriated guests have also contributed to curbing the menace. There is a network of drivers at nightlife spots, and restaurant owners have their own drivers to take guests home when needed. Under the Motor Vehicles Act, a person with more than 30mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood is considered over the legal limit for drink driving.

Source: The Telegraph January 02, 2026 00:25 UTC