Survey: Most Latvians see ride-sharing as a way to cut drunk driving
A survey by research agency Norstat found that most residents of Latvia's largest cities believe ride-sharing helps reduce drunk driving. A third of respondents said they had personally used such services to avoid driving after drinking.
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Research agency Norstat has conducted a survey among residents of Latvia's largest cities, examining their attitudes toward ride-sharing services and their role in road safety.
Survey findings
According to the results, 84% of respondents expressed the belief that ride-sharing opportunities help reduce cases of people getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. This suggests that a large majority of the public views such services as a tool for promoting safer traffic behavior.
Another finding from the survey relates to respondents' personal experience. One in three respondents, or 33%, said they had personally used a ride-sharing service specifically to avoid driving after consuming alcohol. This indicates that such services are not only viewed positively in theory but are also actively used in practice to prevent driving under the influence.
The survey included residents of Latvia's largest cities, offering insight into urban residents' attitudes toward alternative transport options and their impact on the country's road safety culture.
