Denver Hopes New Taxicab Stands In LoDo Will Deter People From Driving Drunk

DENVER (CBS4) - In an effort to discourage drunk driving, the Denver Police, Public Works, and Excise & Licenses departments have teamed up to create temporary taxicab stands in LoDo on weekends.

One stand will be installed at 20th and Blake streets starting this Friday "to give patrons better access to safe rides home and to provide an alternative to hailing cabs from the street."

Another stand will be installed at 14th and Market streets. They will be in operation from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.

"Drinking and driving is dangerous for our entire community," Denver Police Chief Robert White said in a statement. "The City of Denver partnering with the taxicab companies to have the stand available is a smart collaboration to ensure our citizens have easier access to a safe and responsible ride home."

Additional Information From The Denver Police Department

If you have friends or family that frequent the downtown area on weekends, please spread the word about the taxicab stand. The more people that know about it, the safer the streets of Denver will be every weekend. To learn more about the stand, please call Metro Taxi headquarters at 303.336.9000.