March 10, 2025 (Atlanta, GA) — Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with Pernod Ricard (PRUSA) for the fourth consecutive year to promote responsible drinking through the Jameson Safe Ride Home Program. This initiative aims to keep roads safer during the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations by offering $10 Uber vouchers to revelers, ensuring they have a safe ride home.
“RNDC is committed to fostering a culture of responsibility and safety,” said Bob Hendrickson, CEO and President of RNDC. “Partnering with Pernod Ricard for the fourth year in a row underscores our dedication to making responsible choices easy and accessible for everyone celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.”
This year, RNDC and Pernod Ricard are sponsoring up to $100,000 in Uber vouchers with over 10,000 available, which will be distributed across RNDC’s Jameson markets starting March 10 and ending on March 24, 2025. The vouchers can be claimed by visiting the provided link, making it simple for partygoers to unlock their discounted ride.
“St. Patrick’s Day is all about coming together and getting out to celebrate—and making sure everyone gets home safely is a tradition we proudly stand by,” said Conor McQuaid, Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard. “For the fourth year in a row, we’re partnering with RNDC to bring back the Jameson Safe Ride Home program, making it easier than ever for revelers to enjoy the St Patrick’s Day season responsibly.”
The program will be available in the following markets: Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington D.C. By providing these vouchers, RNDC and Pernod Ricard aim to make a significant impact on road safety during one of the most festive times of the year.
About Republic National Distributing Company
As a leading national beverage distributor in wine and spirits, RNDC has established its reputation by bringing the industry’s brightest talent together, consistently igniting opportunities for our suppliers, customers, and associates. Our expansive national reach empowers suppliers by building strategic relationships with on- and off-premise customers, elevating their brands and connecting them with their target consumers. Operating in the District of Columbia and 39 states across the United States, we are committed to being the most valuable partner to all we serve.
With roots extending before Prohibition and a footprint spanning from local to national, digital to DTC, we are ushering in a new era of wine and spirits distribution within the three-tier system. At RNDC, we work in that rare space where commitment to craft meets unrelenting quality. Fueled by passion, we are raising the bar for beverage alcohol distribution—elevating spirits and sales across our value chain.
About Pernod Ricard
Pernod Ricard USA is the premium spirits and wine company in the U.S., and the largest subsidiary of Paris, France-based Pernod Ricard SA, the world’s second-largest spirits and wine company. With a portfolio of prestigious brands, Pernod Ricard is committed to promoting responsible drinking and eliminating the harmful use of alcohol. For more information, visit www.pernod-ricard-usa.com. “The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain proprietary, business-confidential and/or privileged material. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that any use, review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, reproduction or any action taken in reliance upon this message is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.”
