OMAHA, NEBRASKA (September 2, 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, including Nebraska and Iowa.
The service will be available from 6PM, Friday, September 4, through 6AM, 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 ten-mile radius.
AAA's latest survey highlights the continued need for programs like Tow to Go. One in four (27%) Nebraskans and (31%) Iowans admitted to driving after consuming alcohol, marijuana, or medications that could impair their ability to drive. Among those drivers, 23% of Nebraskans and 20% of Iowans said they got behind the wheel because they did not want to leave their vehicle unattended overnight. Tow to Go was created to eliminate that concern by providing a safe ride home for both the driver and vehicle.
"There should never be a choice between leaving your vehicle behind and making it home safely," said Brian Ortner, spokesman for AAA — The Auto Club Group.
"Our research shows some drivers get behind the wheel because they're worried about what will happen to their vehicle. Tow to Go removes that concern and gives people a safe alternative when they need it most."
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 ten-mile radius;
- The program is free and confidential;
- Available to AAA members and non-members; and
- Use as a last resort. Drivers should always plan ahead and make transportation arrangements before celebrating.
Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead before celebrating by choosing a designated driver, using a rideshare service, arranging a ride with family or friends, staying where they celebrate, or utilizing Tow to Go if needed.
When is Tow to Go Available?
6PM, Friday, September 4, 2026–6AM, 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 US 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 ten-mile radius. This service is free, regardless of whether the caller is a AAA member.
About the AAA Consumer Pulse™ Survey
The AAA Consumer Pulse™ Survey was conducted online among 400 Nebraska residents and 400 Iowa residents from August 5–13, 2026. Survey results asked for all respondents have a maximum margin of error of ± 4.9 percentage points. Responses are weighted by age and gender to ensure reliable and accurate representation of the adult population (eighteen plus) in Nebraska and Iowa.
