5 Tips for Staying Safe on 6th Street While Celebrating New Year’s Eve

On New Year’s Eve, raucous revelers will flood Austin’s famed Sixth Street. As party goers ring in the New Year, the music city’s busiest street will see an ebb and flow of bar hoppers unaware of potentially dangerous situations. Start the New Year off right with safety tips from Freedom Bail Bonds.

Tips for a Safe Austin New Year’s Eve:

  1. Always be aware of your surroundings. Be on the lookout for strange or unusual behavior from other party goers, and stay close to your friends.
  2. Avoid alleys and dimly lit areas of downtown Austin. If you find yourself in a strange place and need help, look for a well-lit area to phone a friend or member of your party.
  3. Ask a police officer for help if you need it. On 6th Street, you will see plenty of officers on foot, riding bicycles, and on horseback. If you need their immediate assistance, do not hesitate to ask them for help.
  4. Don’t drink and drive. Remember: Buzzed driving is drunk driving, and you need to have a designated driver ready to take you home after the New Year’s festivities are wrapped up and crowds have dissipated.
  5. Have a taxi phone number or ride share app on your phone. Even if your designated driver promised not to imbibe, you may find that he or she could not resist the temptation of drunken revelry.

    Austin Area Taxicab Services
    A Cheap Ride Taxi (512) 310-8000
    Austin Cab Company (512) 478-2222
    Austin Yellow Cab (512) 452-9999

    Ace Taxi:
    Toll-free Number 1(800)582-8646
    North Austin (512)244-1133
    Round Rock (512)244-1133
    Georgetown (512)930-9800

Public transportation will be available from 6p.m. until the wee morning hours thanks to Capital Metro.

We want you to have a fun and safe New Year’s Eve, so follow our rules of thumb for staying safe in large crowds on Austin’s Sixth Street. Keep in mind that real dangers are present, and that protecting yourself with these tips from Freedom Bail Bonds is a priority. Also remember that if you or any of your friends have a bit too much fun during New Year’s Eve celebrations, give Freedom Bail Bonds a call. We’re available 24/ 7 to get people out of jail fast so add our phone number, (512) 481-0000, to your phone as well!