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designated driver service; chauffeur service for drunk drivers
A service in Japan where a professional driver drives your car home for you when you have been drinking. Two drivers come — one drives your car and the other follows in a company car.
Usage
A service unique to Japan where two professional drivers come to your location — one drives your car home while the other follows in a company vehicle. Very common after 飲み会 (drinking parties), especially in areas without convenient public transportation. Often shortened to 代行.
Common collocations
- 運転代行を呼ぶ (to call a designated driver service)
- 運転代行業者 (designated driver service company)
- 代行を頼む (to request a driver service — shortened form)