GEST Carts eyes rapid expansion in Phoenix metropolitan
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Green, Easy, Safe Transportation, or GEST Carts, is now available in Old Town Scottsdale.
The 100% electric carts operate similar to car transportation services like Uber or Lyft. Scottsdale riders can “call” a cart through the mobile app – downloadable through the Apple Store and Google Play Store – that tracks driver locations and estimated arrival times, according to a press release.
The vehicles are able to drive on main roads, keeping with the flow of traffic – but in a much more sustainable and enjoyable way than traditional transportation, the release states.
GEST Carts eyes rapid expansion in Phoenix metropolitan
The business is owned by long-time Valley attorney, community leader and active Thunderbird Jason Pritchett.
Mr. Pritchett, who is the president of Radix Law, partnered with brother Japheth Pritchett to bring the brand to Arizona after seeing the franchise achieve off-the-charts success across Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Denver, and Las Vegas since its debut in 2018, proponents of the brand contend.
“When researching the business, beyond the obvious environmental benefits, I loved that though open-air, each GEST Cart offers seat belts, air conditioning and even heat for guests, something lacking as it relates to alternative transportation in south Scottsdale’s popular Entertainment District,” Mr. Pritchett said. “In addition, rides on GEST Carts are 100% free to riders.”
According to Mr. Pritchett, rides are free thanks to partnerships with businesses and events who advertise and market themselves on the GEST Carts.
To start, there will be six GEST Carts in operation, bringing approximately 25 jobs to the area. GEST Carts may travel up to 35 miles per hour, and they will drive between Miler to the east, Goldwater to the west, Chapparal to the north, and Osborn to the south.
Mr. Pritchett expects GEST Carts to be particularly popular to those who live or are staying at hotels or rentals in the area and traveling to the ample entertainment options in the region, as well as those enjoying events around the Super Bowl, Barrett Jackson, Spring Training, the WM Phoenix Open and other large-scale events.
