Operation Red Nose delivered 244 safe rides home, covering 5,847 kilometres on its third weekend of service in Prince George.
On Friday, 80 volunteers making up 19 road teams delivered 119 rides, travelling 2,898 kilometres.
It was the second-busiest night five in the effort's 21-year history. In 2012, 124 rides were provided on the same night.
"The phones started ringing shortly after 9 p.m. and didn't really slow down until after 2 a.m.," said Andrea Johnson, Operation Red Nose spokesperson. "All 19 teams were on the road by 9:45 p.m."
On Saturday 67 volunteers fielded 16 road teams delivered 125 rides, travelling 2,949 km.
So far after six nights, volunteers have provided 586 rides and travelled 15,048 km.
As for volunteers, only 16 teams are signed up for New Year's Eve.
"That number needs to be at least doubled to meet the demand for rides we expect," said Andrea Johnson, Operation Red Nose spokesperson. "It means at least another 48 volunteers are needed, whether they've only volunteered with us one night or are former clients."
The deadline to drop off applications to the Prince George RCMP is Wed., Dec. 19. The application, which includes a criminal record check, is available online at www.ornpg.ca
Red Nose volunteers are back in service on Fri., Dec. 21 and Sat., 22. Those who require a ride home can call 250-962-7433 between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.
Operation Red Nose is organized by the Rotary Club of Prince George-Nechako in partnership with ICBC and the Prince George RCMP.
