Free Rides in SouthPark

Catch a ride on the SouthPark Skipper, a point to point ride service offering free rides within the SouthPark neighborhood every day from 9am-9pm. 

About the SouthPark Skipper

• Service launched on November 15, 2024.
• Operates daily from 9am-9pm. The Skipper does not operate on New Year’s Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day. 
• Free to ride.
• This point to point service will take you anywhere within the SouthPark district (see map below).
• Accessibility accommodations are available.
• Riders 12 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Cars are each equipped with one booster seat.
• Drivers are compensated courtesy of SouthPark Community Partners. Gratuity for exceptional service is appreciated, but not required. 

How to Ride

Step 1:  Download the Ride Freebee app

Select "SouthPark, Charlotte" in the app, or call 855-918-3733 to request a ride and accessibility accommodations.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Step 2: Select your pick up and drop off location

The Skipper can pick up and drop off anywhere within the SouthPark district, daily from 9am-9pm. 

Step 3: Ride for free

Get dropped off at your desired location, free of charge.

What, Why, and How

• All electric vehicle fleet.
• Makes it easier for residents, workers, and visitors to move around.
• Funded by SouthPark Community Partners and operated by Freebee. 
• Drivers are background checked and trained to provide a safe, ambassador-like service. 

FAQs

READ THE FAQS

Get in Touch

• Reach out to Adam for more information on sponsorship, marketing, and educational opportunities. 
• Interested in driving the Skipper? Apply here.
• Update your business profile on the Ride Free app here.

Meet Your Skipper Drivers

A project of the SouthPark Forward 2035 Vision Plan, powered by SouthPark Community Partners.

Share your ride! Tag us at @southparkclt on Instagram and Facebook. Find more things to do in SouthPark using the daily events calendar, or explore the 400+ ways to dine, shop, and play in the neighborhood.