An organization named Downtown Area Shared Hubs just launched a new low-cost ride service in downtown Tampa, Florida, using 6 electric Tesla Model Y SUVs. Riders can use an app on iPhones or Android phones to schedule short zero-emissions trips in seven downtown Tampa neighborhoods in the bright yellow Teslas. The Tampa neighborhoods where the fleet operates are the Channel District, River Arts District, Downtown Core, Water Street, Central Park, West Riverfront, and Tampa Heights.
Each DASH vehicle will be driven by a “driver-ambassador.” In addition to extensive safety and driving training, they will also complete in-depth training as an ambassador to Downtown’s seven unique neighborhoods. They’ll serve as experts on where to go and what to know about Downtown Tampa. Driver-ambassadors will also serve as extra sets of eyes and ears in the city, able to quickly report any issues to maintenance staff or law enforcement.Each ride is a trip from one hub to another hub .There are about 20 hubs spread throughout Tampa’s Downtown. When riders use the app to request a trip, the service identifies the appropriate hubs near where they are and where they’re going.