A Partnership Between Law Enforcement and Community Tipsy Taxi provides a free ride home for those who have no other way to avoid getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. It is administered through the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office as a crime prevention program with assistance from Aspen and Snowmass Village Police and the local restaurant association.   Tipsy Taxi Works The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently published a study of Aspen's Tipsy Taxi. It states "Examination of crash data indicated that nighttime, injury and fatal crashes all declined after implementation of Tipsy Taxi...."   It’s Simple Tipsy Taxi has operated 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for 20 years. Its fundamental philosophy is that of partnership between law enforcement and the community to encourage residents and tourists to make correct choices. Implementation of the program is so simple that even a person whose judgment is impaired by alcohol will make the right choice -- to take a free ride home instead of driving while impaired.   No Tax Dollars The rides are funded through a variety of sources including court-ordered fees imposed on convicted drunk drivers. Tax dollars are not used.   For More Information Contact Deputy Sheriff Ellen Anderson who founded Aspen's Tipsy Taxi in 1983 and continues as Director. IF YOU WOULD LIKE INFORMATION ON HOW TO SET UP A SIMILAR PROGRAM IN YOUR AREA, call (970) 923-5064. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR A TAXI RIDE. You can also e-mail ellen35@comcast.net. If you are in need of a Tipsy Taxi in the Aspen area, ask your bartender or any peace officer, who will arrange for your free ride home.