04-04-2025
Brown County Tavern League significantly expands SafeRide program for 2025 NFL Draft
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Brown County Tavern League has announced a significant expansion to its program for the duration of the 2025 NFL Draft, including 40 shuttle vans and over 100 drivers.
In an announcement on Friday, the Tavern League stated it is taking a large-scale approach to offer direct rides to homes, house rentals, and hotels in Brown County from both the Lambeau Field area and its nearly 200 member establishments throughout the area.
With obviously anticipated high demand, officials with the Tavern League worked with local businesses and government officials to obtain 40 shuttle vans and recruited over 100 drivers for this special SafeRide program. Officials say each shuttle van can hold 12 to 15 passengers.
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Those needing a SafeRide during the Draft can call the Tavern League's dispatch number. Additionally, rides will be available on the draft site near Lambeau Field, picking up anyone in need.
We are pleased to be offering direct rides home through the SafeRide program for folks who need them during the draft in Green Bay. We have modified and expanded our plan after months of discussions with the many groups from both the public and private sectors who are working hard to make this event a success. It allows us more flexibility and best utilizes the program to help keep our roads safe.
Tavern League of Wisconsin Eastern District Vice President Don Mjelde
The SafeRide shuttles for the NFL Draft will run during the following times:
Wednesday, April 23
4 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Thursday, April 24
12 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Friday, April 25
12 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Saturday, April 26
11 a.m. to 3 a.m.
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'It will be very exciting and rewarding to launch this first-ever program during the draft in Green Bay, and we look forward to servicing thousands of fans during that time,' Mjelde added. 'We don't believe there has ever been a program of this size in the nation, and we are honored to partner with all of you to make this happen.'
The Tavern League of Wisconsin created the SafeRide program in 1999, which is administered through the Department of Transportation.
More information about the RideShare program and the Brown County Tavern League can be found here.
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