Big New Year’s Eve plans? Plan on someone else to do the driving if you have been drinking.

The nonprofit Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) is offering free taxi rides via SoberRide.

In an effort to decrease drunk driving, the holiday SoberRide program has been operating 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly this holiday season.  Patrons can get a free (up to $30) cab ride home  by calling 1-800-200-TAXI. AT&T customers can dial #WRAP from their wireless phones.

Last December, nearly 2,000 greater Washington residents used the service, said WRAP officials. On New Year’s Eve alone, 387 people took advantage of SoberRide — which WRAP president Kurt Gregory Erickson says removed a would-be drunk driver from the roadways every 74 seconds.

Things to know:

• WRAP’s SoberRide provides a free cab ride home up to a $30 fare. Callers are financially responsible for anything over $30.
• You must be 21 or older to use the service.
• You can’t reserve a SoberRide or schedule a pickup in advance. To receive a ride, you must call 1-800-200-8294 (TAXI) during the program hours. A SoberRide call operator will direct your request to the correct participating cab company.

• Calls must be from Washington;  Virginia: Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and eastern Loudoun counties; or in the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas and Manassas Park; Maryland: Montgomery and Prince George’s counties; or in the cities of Rockville, Bowie, College Park, Gaithersburg, Greenbelt and Takoma Park.

WRAP’s SoberRide program has provided 58,576 free cab rides home to would-be drunk drivers in the greater Washington area since 1993.

The service is also offered on St. Patrick’s Day, Independence Day and Halloween. For more information, visit the WRAP website.

Still looking for a place to ring in 2014 right here in Reston? There are a couple of events and specials happening around town.

Vinifera  — Four-course Prix Fixe wine dinner at the Westin Reston Heights. $85 per person. Reservations required. 703.234.3550

Mon Ami Gabi — New Year’s Day PJ Brunch. Roll out of bed and head right to Mon Ami Gabi for New Year’s Pajama Brunch from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Guests who dine in their pajamas will receive a Mon Ami Gabi certificate equal to the price of their meal.  For reservations call (703)-707-0233.

Passionfish — Four-course prix fixe menu will be available from $60-$85 per person.  Price varies based on entrée choice.  Midnight Champagne Toast and Party Favors for guests in our final seating. Reservations are available from 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Reservations:  703-230-3474.  

Clyde’s — New Year’s Eve cocktail party 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. There will be a premium bar and food, as well as a DJ and dancing. Purchase tickets in Clydes or email nyereston@clyde’s.com.

Hyatt Regency Reston — Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a four-course dinner Tavern64,  champagne toast at midnight, and overnight accommodations including breakfast for two the following morning, and a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine. $299/couple. Taxes and gratuities are not included – SPECIAL OFFER CODE: NYEVE. Reservations: (703) 709 1234.

New Year’s Day 5K — Start 2014 with a race at Reston Town Center. Starting time is 10 a.m.

Reston Town Center — Most restaurants will be open for business New Year’ Eve and New Year’s Day. The skating pavilion and Bow Tie Cinemas will be open as usual.

Did we miss anything? Let us know of any other New Year’s Events in Reston by posting them in the comments section.