Sydney drink driving service

Had a few drinks? We drive you home — in your own car.

Angelift is the Sydney service for the nights when driving yourself is not an option. A verified, police-checked sober driver drives your car with you in it — so you, your car, and your licence all make it home.

  • TfNSW authorised (#458249)
  • Pre-book 2+ hours ahead
  • Fares typically $65–$130
A night out in Sydney — Angelift gets you and your car home after drinks
Don't risk drink driving — pre-book a sober driver instead
Why this exists

The maths of drink driving never works.

In NSW, a low-range drink driving offence can mean an immediate licence suspension, a fine in the thousands, and a criminal record. Mid and high range can mean losing your licence for a year or more — or jail. And that is before anyone gets hurt.

An Angelift trip typically costs $65–$130. That is the whole decision: a known, transparent fare versus your licence, your record, and someone's safety. If you drove somewhere and drinks happened, pre-book a sober driver instead of driving home.

Not a taxi, not a rideshare

The problem with Uber after drinks: your car stays behind.

Your car comes home too

No overnight parking fines, no tow-away risk, no trip back tomorrow to collect the car. One booking, everything home.

A sober, verified driver

Every Angel Driver is police-checked, holds a clean driving record, and maintains a 4.8+ star rating. Key handover is verified with a security code.

Proven overseas, built for Sydney

Japan's daiko and South Korea's daeri unjeon services do millions of these trips a year. Angelift is the Australian version — dual-driver, app-booked, TfNSW authorised.

How it works

Plan the night before the first drink.

Angelift is pre-booking only — book at least 2 hours ahead, ideally when you plan the night, not at last drinks.

Step 01

Book before you go out

Heading to dinner, a party, or the pub with your car? Book the trip home in the afternoon. You see the fare before you confirm.

Step 02

Your sober driver arrives

At the scheduled time, your Angel Driver meets you at the car and verifies the trip with a 4-digit security code before keys change hands.

Step 03

Relax in your own passenger seat

You ride home in your own car with live tracking, trip sharing, and Command Center support behind the booking.

Step 04

Home safe — car in the driveway

The second driver (Guardian Angel) collects your Angel Driver from your drop-off. Your night ends with everyone and everything home.

The trip home after drinks — let a verified driver take the wheel
When to book it

Any night that ends in drinks and started with your car.

Work functions, birthday dinners, weddings, long lunches that ran long, footy at the pub, winery runs, Friday knock-off drinks. If the car is with you and drinks are part of the plan, book the trip home in advance and take driving off the table entirely.

Sydney coverage: Angelift operates across greater Sydney within 25 km of the CBD. Pre-book at least 2 hours ahead in the rider app.

Common questions

Quick answers.

Is there a drink driving service in Sydney that drives my car home?

Yes. Angelift is a pre-booked Sydney service where a verified sober driver drives your car home with you in it, while a second driver coordinates the return trip. You and your car arrive home together.

What is a drunk driving service?

A drunk driving service (also called a drink driving service, sober driver service, or designated driver service) sends a professional sober driver to drive you home in your own car when you have been drinking. Japan (daiko) and South Korea (daeri unjeon) run these at massive scale. Angelift brings the same model to Sydney.

How do I book a sober driver in Sydney?

Pre-book through the Angelift app at least 2 hours before pickup — ideally in the afternoon before your night out. You see a transparent fare estimate before you confirm.

How much does it cost?

Fares typically range from $65 to $130 depending on distance and time, itemised before you book. A NSW drink driving conviction costs far more — fines, licence disqualification, and a criminal record.

Is Angelift legal and authorised?

Yes. Angelift is a TfNSW Authorised Booking Service Provider (#458249). All drivers are police-checked with clean records and 4.8+ star ratings.

Book your sober driver before the night starts

Open the rider app for a transparent fare estimate, or check whether your area is inside the Sydney coverage zone first.

Open the rider app Check Sydney coverage