Boston Law Firm Offers Free Lyft Rides for St. Patrick's Day

Sweeney Merrigan Law providing $20 vouchers to promote community safety

Mar. 13, 2026 at 6:04pm

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Boston-based law firm Sweeney Merrigan announced that it is offering free $20 Lyft vouchers to provide people in the Greater Boston area a safer way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. With the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reporting that 34 people are killed everyday in the United States due to drunk driving, the firm felt compelled to help keep people safe during the holiday celebrations.

Why it matters

St. Patrick's Day is a major tradition in Boston, but the holiday is also known for an increase in drunk driving incidents and related accidents. Sweeney Merrigan's initiative aims to make this year's celebrations the safest in the city's history by encouraging responsible behavior and providing free rides.

The details

The $20 Lyft vouchers can be redeemed online and used anywhere in the Greater Boston area between March 15th at 12am and March 16th at 12pm. To claim a voucher, participants must first take a pledge not to drink and drive on St. Patrick's Day, then tag Sweeney Merrigan on Instagram to help spread the word. There is a limit of one voucher per person, and supplies are limited on a first-come, first-claimed basis.

  • The $20 Lyft vouchers can be used between March 15th 12am - March 16th 12pm.
  • Over a 5-year period (2019-2023), AAA reported 2,500 crashes occurred on March 17/18 alone.

The players

Sweeney Merrigan Law

A Boston-based law firm offering free Lyft vouchers to promote community safety on St. Patrick's Day.

J. Tucker Merrigan

The managing partner of Sweeney Merrigan Law.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

A government agency that reported 34 people are killed everyday in the United States due to drunk driving.

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What they’re saying

“St. Patrick's Day is a core part of Boston's storied tradition, but deadly drunk driving accidents shouldn't be.”

— J. Tucker Merrigan, Managing Partner, Sweeney Merrigan Law (columbiabusinessmonthly.com)

What’s next

The law firm is encouraging people to take a pledge not to drink and drive on St. Patrick's Day, and to tag Sweeney Merrigan on Instagram to help spread the word about the free Lyft ride vouchers.

The takeaway

Sweeney Merrigan's initiative demonstrates a proactive approach to community safety during a holiday known for increased drunk driving incidents. By providing free Lyft rides, the law firm is making it easier for people to celebrate responsibly and avoid the dangers of impaired driving.