Nickel Ride Finds EVs Are So Affordable … They Can Give Rides For Free

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A company operating in Southwest Florida (St. Petersburg and Fort Myers), Nickel Ride, has found a new way to turn the advantages of electric vehicles into a competitive advantage. Just download the Nickel Ride app at either the Apple or Google store and request a ride for free.

The company uses advertising revenue to pay for the drivers and cars. They have advertising in the app, on the outside of the cars, and on a screen inside the vehicles. I’m sure tips are accepted also. It seems like a great way to get a free ride and help the environment at the same time!

Nickel Ride started off with neighborhood electric vehicles (similar to golf carts) about a year ago, but have recently upgraded to the Nissan Leaf. Have you seen this in other regions? Is it in your region? Maybe it’s a business you would like to start if it you think it would work in your area.


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Paul Fosse

I have been a software engineer for over 30 years, first developing EDI software, then developing data warehouse systems. Along the way, I've also had the chance to help start a software consulting firm and do portfolio management. In 2010, I took an interest in electric cars because gas was getting expensive. In 2015, I started reading CleanTechnica and took an interest in solar, mainly because it was a threat to my oil and gas investments. Follow me on Twitter @atj721 Tesla investor. Tesla referral code: https://ts.la/paul92237

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