Miller Lite Free Rides™ - Twin Cities
In support of drunk-driving prevention, MillerCoors will continue its popular Free Rides community service program this St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday, March 17. Offered under the umbrella of its Great Beer, Great Responsibility platform and in partnership with Metro Transit and J.J. Taylor Distributing, the Miller Lite Free Rides program will offer riders a safe transportation alternative during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Twin Cities.
“Our Miller Lite Free Rides program is a longstanding tradition for St. Patrick’s Day in the Twin Cities and we thank those riders who help keep the roads safe by celebrating responsibly,” said Kim Marotta, vice president of corporate social responsibility for MillerCoors. “We believe that with great beer, comes great responsibility, and we’re pleased to offer alternative transportation programs like Free Rides to help raise community awareness that drunk driving is completely preventable.”
Now in its 13th year in the Twin Cities, Miller Lite Free Rides will provide bus and light-rail service, free of charge, on Wednesday, March 17, starting at 6:00 p.m. until the end of regular service. Route and schedule information is available by calling 1-800-FREE-RIDES (1-800-373-3743) or visiting MillerLiteFreeRides.com. To obtain information on the program via mobile device, text FREERIDE to 30364. Consumers can also see Miller Lite Free Rides represented in their local St. Patrick’s Day parades.
“This year, we will celebrate 13 years of our involvement with the Free Rides program,” said Brian Lamb, Metro Transit’s general manager. “The free light-rail and bus service provided through this community program gives everyone an easy way to plan ahead by using public transportation for a safe ride home.”
“We are happy to continue our support for the Miller Lite Free Rides program this St. Patrick’s Day,” said Cheri Marti, Director of Traffic Safety for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. “The Free Rides program reminds residents to celebrate responsibly and is a great addition to Minnesota’s efforts to help keep our roads safe through the Toward Zero Deaths Program.”
Free Rides Program Supporters:
Metro Transit, J.J. Taylor Distributing of Minnesota, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office, Warehouse District Business Association, Minnesota Beer Wholesalers Association, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Minneapolis Police Department, Minneapolis Downtown Council and Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office
About MillerCoors
Built on a foundation of great beer brands and more than 288 years of brewing heritage, MillerCoors continues the commitment of its founders to brew the highest quality beers. MillerCoors is the second largest beer company in America, capturing nearly 30 percent of U.S. beer sales. Led by two of the best-selling beers in the industry, MillerCoors has a broad portfolio of highly complementary brands across every major industry segment. Miller Lite is the great tasting beer that established the American light beer category in 1975, and Coors Light is the brand that introduced consumers to refreshment as cold as the Rockies. MGD 64 completes the company’s premium light beer portfolio, offering consumers fresh, crisp taste at just 64 calories. MillerCoors brews premium beers Coors Banquet and Miller Genuine Draft; and economy brands Miller High Life and Keystone Light. The company also imports Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Pilsner Urquell, Grolsch and Molson Canadian and offers innovative products such as Miller Chill and Sparks. MillerCoors features craft brews from the Jacob Leinenkugel Company, Blue Moon Brewing Company and the Blitz-Weinhard Brewing Company. MillerCoors operates eight major breweries in the U.S., as well as the Leinenkugel’s craft brewery in Chippewa Falls, WI and two microbreweries, the 10th Street Brewery in Milwaukee and the Blue Moon Brewing Company at Coors Field in Denver. MillerCoors vision is to create America’s best beer company by driving profitable industry growth. MillerCoors insists on building its brands the right way through brewing quality, responsible marketing and environmental and community impact. MillerCoors is a joint venture of SABMiller plc and Molson Coors Brewing Company.