Update #15: Increased Ridership, New Investors, and Company Updates
Hi Folks,
We hope you enjoyed the long holiday weekend. (Happy Independence Day!)
Below are some updates on the progress we've made at Dollaride during the month of June. This update also includes an ask, considering that we're hiring for a few key positions right now, and would welcome your recommendations to any qualified candidates from the NYC area.
Press Updates
Local newspaper, The Queens Chronicle, highlights the new GatewayJFK Connection route, powered by Dollaride (image below).
With increased ridership on our GatewayJFK route, we've been the news quite a bit. Check out some recent articles below.
- GatewayJFK Gives Away Free Rides
- New Express Shuttle Connects Southeast Queens to 8000 jobs
- Video recap of the media day/press conference and ribbon cutting for the Gateway JFK route:
Dollaride x GatewayJFK Connection Update
During the month of June, Dollaride exceeded ridership goals three times. On June 18th, we set a new ridership record of 404 passengers that day. On average, June's ridership has been approximately 350 rides per day, so we’re excited to see our numbers continue to climb!
Fundraising
Dollaride welcomes Powerhouse Ventures and Automotive Ventures to the family. The two venture capital firms specialize in supporting startups in the climate tech and automotive space, respectively. We'll be turning to our VC partners for assistance and advice as Dollaride explores new products/services and prepares to scale outside of NYC.
Now Hiring
We're recruiting and interviewing candidates for several open positions at Dollaride, including Project Manager, Head of Business Development, and the 2021 Fellowship Program. If you know of someone in NYC who could be a great fit at Dollaride, please let us know.