Free Taxi Rides Offered on Super Bowl Sunday in Laredo

Webb County District Attorney's Office launches 17th annual 'Make the Right Call' initiative to prevent impaired driving

Feb. 4, 2026 at 4:15pm

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The Webb County District Attorney's Office in Laredo, Texas is offering free taxi rides on Super Bowl Sunday as part of its annual 'Make the Right Call' program to prevent impaired driving. The free rides will be available from 8 p.m. to midnight on February 8th, with residents able to call a designated taxi service to get a ride home from any local establishment.

Why it matters

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the deadliest days of the year for impaired driving, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reporting that drunk driving killed over 12,400 people nationwide in 2023. This program aims to keep Laredo residents safe by providing a free and convenient alternative to driving under the influence.

The details

District Attorney Isidro Alaniz announced the 17th annual 'Make the Right Call' Designated Driver Initiative, which will provide free taxicab rides from any public establishment in Laredo on Super Bowl Sunday. The DA's Office has partnered with International Taxi Company to coordinate the program, and residents can call 956-723-9177 to request a free ride home between 8 p.m. and midnight.

  • The free taxi rides will be available on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 8 p.m. to midnight.

The players

Isidro Alaniz

The District Attorney of Webb County, Texas who announced the 'Make the Right Call' program.

International Taxi Company

The taxi service partnering with the Webb County District Attorney's Office to provide the free rides on Super Bowl Sunday.

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What they’re saying

“The Webb County District Attorney's Office is offering free taxi rides on Super Bowl Sunday as part of an effort to prevent impaired driving.”

— Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

What’s next

The District Attorney's Office will be monitoring the success of the 'Make the Right Call' program and may consider expanding it to other major holidays or events in the future if it proves effective at reducing impaired driving incidents in Laredo.

The takeaway

This free taxi ride program is a proactive step by the Webb County District Attorney's Office to keep residents safe and prevent the tragedy of impaired driving on one of the biggest party days of the year. By providing a convenient alternative, the initiative aims to encourage football fans to 'make the right call' and not get behind the wheel after drinking.