Registration is via the council website.

"Managers and supervisors wouldn't think twice about looking after their staff by keeping their workplace safe and organized to avoid potential trip hazards," said road safety officer for Orange and Cabonne councils, Andrea Hamilton-Vaughan.

"It's the same with planning a Christmas party, to make sure everyone gets home safely."

Mayor Reg Kidd said "if you're celebrating and alcohol is involved, then it's simple - leave the car at home and make a taxi your Plan B.

"With the support of the clubs and hotels of the Orange Liquor Accord and the Taxis of Orange we encourage all businesses to register their workplace Christmas party.

"It's important that all work mates are aware of the risks of drink-driving and the consequences for their families."

The first 10 businesses that register each week will be eligible for 10 $10 taxi vouchers.

Taxi vouchers are limited to one voucher per trip per person.

The Orange Liquor Accord's Mark Murphy said calling a cab after a Christmas party "is a great way of looking after your work mates and making sure they get home safely".

Taxi cabs of Orange co-operative chairman Ged Dening said the popularity of the voucher giveaway was increasing each year.

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