Had a few? We’ll drive you home – in your own car.
A team of three volunteers picks you up and drives you and your vehicle home safely. Free, confidential and by donation. Call between 9 pm and 3 am on any operating night.
(250) 962-RIDE (7433)Operated by the Rotary Club of Prince George – Nechako. Donations support local youth and amateur sport programs.
Welcome back – we’ll be on the road again this holiday season!
Operation Red Nose is a confidential designated-driving service for anyone in Prince George who doesn’t feel fit to drive. You keep your car, you get home safely, and every donation goes back into the community.
2025 operating dates
We run from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am on each of these nights. Details on how the service works are on our Need a Ride Home page.
- FridayNov 28
- SaturdayNov 29
- FridayDec 5
- SaturdayDec 6
- FridayDec 12
- SaturdayDec 13
- FridayDec 19
- SaturdayDec 20
- New Year’s EveWed Dec 31
Three steps to a safe ride home
Call us
Dial (250) 962-RIDE between 9 pm and 3 am on an operating night. Give us a cell number if you can, and have your party ready at the pickup spot.
Meet your team
Three volunteers arrive: a driver and navigator for your car, and an escort driver following behind. You need a vehicle licensed and insured in BC.
Get home safely
We drive you, your passengers and your car anywhere in the City of Prince George. The service is free; donations are gratefully accepted.
Operation Red Nose runs on volunteers and sponsors
Volunteer
Now is the time to sign up! We need drivers, navigators, escort drivers and phone operators for every night of the campaign. Come as a team of three or on your own – we’ll find you a team, feed you, and make sure you have a great night.
Become a volunteerSponsor
We are grateful to the partners and sponsors without whom Operation Red Nose Prince George would not be possible. Sponsorship levels run from Proud Supporter to Gold, with a Corporate Challenge for businesses that want to host a night.
About sponsorshipNine nights of service in Prince George
- 412safe rides given
- 74rides on New Year’s Eve
- 365volunteer nights of service
- 90teams over nine nights
- 12,167kilometres driven
