Ride-sharing service Uber, in partnership with safe drinking campaign DrinkWise, is offering $1 million in ride discounts this festive season in a bid to reduce road deaths and injuries.

More people die in car crashes in summer than in any other season, according to the Australian Road Deaths database. About one in five fatal crashes involve drink-driving.

Uber will be handing out $20 off discount codes to new and existing users in 200 licensed venues in NSW and Victoria throughout December and January.

This means that if your trip is less than $20, it will be free.