Hiasl, a 26-year-old male chimpanzee looks through the glass at his enclosure at an animal sanctuary in Voesendorf, south of Vienna, on Friday, May 4, 2007. Austrian animal rights advocates are waging an unusual court battle to get the chimpanzee legally declared a "person." Hiasl's supporters argue that he needs that status to become a legal entity who can receive donations and get a guardian to look out for his interests. (AP Photo/Lilli Strauss)

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (AP) - This new taxi service doesn't come cheap, but it may be a bargain compared to the price of a drunk-driving arrest.

Smith Cos. plans to launch a towing taxi service called NDUIT (No DUI Tonight) this week in Naperville, a suburb of Chicago. It will allow intoxicated drinkers to call for a ride home in a tow truck that will also haul their cars.

For an unscheduled pickup, the fee will be $85, plus $2 per mile. If someone has a hunch that they are going to overindulge, reservations are available for $65, plus the towing fee.

Smith vice president Frank Sheppard said he believes the service is unique.

"There are a lot of businessmen and women, and we feel it's the best place, suburb-wise, to do this," he said.

Naperville police Capt. Gary Bolt said he does not know if the idea is practical.

"You can probably pay five bucks for a taxi ride and get back cheaper and more comfortably," he said. "In the interest of public safety, I applaud their efforts, but I just don't know how well it will be received."