Anyone with a cellphone who makes merry on New Year's Eve may receive discounted rides home from Oregon Taxi and a pair of ride-sharing services.

The discounts from Oregon Taxi, Lyft and Uber are available to everyone in the Eugene-Springfield area, beginning at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 and continuing until 3 a.m. Jan. 1.

The effort is organized through the Technology Association of Oregon, Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, with support from City of Eugene Parking Services.

"Technology makes transportation options more accessible than ever," said Matt Sayre, the technology association's vice president. Sayre said Portland is among cities that have put in place discounted ride programs similar to the one on tap for Eugene-Springfield.

To get a $5 discount on a ride from Lyft, use the app code NYERIDE18. For Uber, the app code for a $5 discount is SAFERIDE2018. And Oregon Taxi riders can receive a $10 discount using app code SAFERIDE.

Organizers point to public data showing that more traffic deaths have occurred in Lane County than in any other Oregon county during the last four years. Speed and impaired driving often are contributing factors to fatal crashes.

“People who drive impaired put all the other drivers and their passengers on the road at risk of serious injury or death," Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner said. "Please keep the holidays happy and have a plan. Make sure you have a sober ride home."