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REQUEST • RIDE • ARRIVE Downtown Fort Myers | Cape Coral
Southwest Florida’s most groundbreaking transportation solution has arrived. Launched in Fall of 2017 in the Historic Downtown River District, the Nickel Ride has since expanded into Cape Coral and has its eyes set on more locations across Southwest Florida. The rapid success and expansion of the Nickel Ride can be attributed to its innovative business plan that aims to involve the local business community and the unique in-vehicle experience provided by highly vetted brand ambassador drivers that act as friendly experts and local guides to every person that hails a ride. What sets The Nickel Ride apart? Every ride is 100-percent free and eco-friendly. Request a ride by phone at 855-WE-R-FREE (855-937-3733), and get whisked away inminutes on a $25,000 all-electric Polaris Gem e6, a vehicle similar to a golf cart. How does the Nickel Ride keep its services free? Every vehicle in the Nickel Ride fleet is a host for local advertisers and business owners. Current partners include Hotel Indigo, Remedies Parlor, RE/MAX, the Cape Coral Farmers Market, Tiki Hut Bar &Grill at Dolphin Key, and more.
Judah Longgrear, the 27-year old entrepreneur behind the Nickel Ride was inspired by a similar rideshare service in Miami. “I saw that both visitors and local businesses located in Fort Myers, Fort MyersBeach, andother areas inSouthwest Florida could really benefit from the service,” he said. “So far, our business model has been embraced by both the Downtown Fort Myers and South Cape Coral communities,” he said. “We can’t wait to see where we’ll start service next!” The Nickel Ride encourages you to join them for a ride, and ask friends and family to experience The Nickel Ride. Every ride supports the mission to encourage community exploration and to strengthen the local business community. If a local business is interested in creating a lasting impression on every single passenger, interior and exterior advertising opportunities, and a multitude of marketing options are available for all businesses and budgets.
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The Nickel Ride thenickelride.co| 239.472.5161
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