AAA Offers Safe Rides for Impaired Drivers in Fort Wayne and South Bend
Summary
AAA's Tow to Go program returns for Labor Day weekend, offering free and confidential rides home for impaired drivers and their vehicles. The service is available from 6 p.m. Sept. 4 through 6 a.m. Sept. 8 and is open to both AAA members and non-members.
Key Takeaways
Tow to Go is available Sept. 4-8 during Labor Day weekend.
AAA transports both the driver and vehicle to a safe location within 10 miles.
The service is free, confidential, and available to AAA members and non-members in select states and regions.
Call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246 to request service.
NEWS RELEASE
FORT WAYNE, IN., (September 3, 2026) – AAA is activating its Tow to Go program for Labor Day weekend, offering a free and confidential ride home for impaired drivers and their vehicles in select states.
The service will be available from 6 p.m. Friday, September 4, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, helping keep impaired drivers off the road during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.
Tow to Go is available to both AAA members and non-members and provides transportation for the driver and their vehicle to a safe location within a 10-mile radius.
"Impaired driving is never worth the risk," said Molly Hart, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. "Before celebrating, make a plan for a safe ride home. If that plan falls through, Tow to Go provides a free, confidential option to help get you and your vehicle to a safe location."
How Does Tow to Go Work?
Call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246
AAA will transport the driver and vehicle to a safe location
Service is available within a 10-mile radius
The program is free and confidential
Available to AAA members and non-members
Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead before celebrating by choosing a designated driver, using a rideshare service, arranging a ride with family or friends, or utilizing Tow to Go if needed.
When is Tow to Go Available?
6:00 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2026 – 6:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Where is Tow to Go Available?
Tow to Go is available in Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin, as well as select locations in Colorado (Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs) and Indiana (Fort Wayne/South Bend).
How Can I Request Tow to Go?
(855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246
About Tow to Go
The Auto Club Group has provided the Tow to Go program for more than 25 years, removing nearly 30,000 impaired drivers from U.S. roadways. When someone calls Tow to Go, a tow truck is dispatched to transport the vehicle and its owner to a safe location within a 10-mile radius. This service is free, regardless of whether the caller is a AAA member.
The Auto Club Group (ACG), named a 2026 Forbes Most Trusted Company in America, is the second-largest AAA club in North America, with more than 14 million members across 14 U.S. states and two U.S. territories. ACG and its affiliates provide members with roadside assistance, insurance products, financial services, travel offerings and more. ACG is part of the national AAA federation, which serves more than 66 million members across the United States and Canada. Its mission is to protect and advance freedom of mobility and improve traffic safety. Morning Consult recently ranked AAA Insurance as America's most trusted insurance brand for 2026, reflecting the confidence consumers place in the AAA brand. For more information, download the AAA Mobile app, visit AAA.com, and follow us on social media.