Smart Ride Central Ohio Media Kit
Background information, photography, logos, interview topics and
media contact information for Smart Ride Central Ohio and owner
Steve French.
Why Reporters Contact Smart Ride Central Ohio
- More than 20,000 passenger trips completed over the past decade
- At John Glenn Columbus International Airport nearly every day
- Experience with airport pickups, parking, traffic and passenger logistics
- Available for on-camera, telephone and virtual interviews
- Owner-operated local small business perspective
- Knowledge of private transportation and rideshare operations
About Steve French
Owner and personal driver of Smart Ride Central Ohio.
Media Contact
Steve French
Owner, Smart Ride Central Ohio
Phone:
(614) 546-7661
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
smartridecentralohio.com
Steve French is the owner and sole driver of Smart Ride Central
Ohio, a private transportation company serving families, business
travelers and visitors throughout Central Ohio.
Before launching Smart Ride Central Ohio in 2026, Steve completed
more than 20,000 passenger trips while driving with Uber and Lyft
over a ten-year period. That experience gave him extensive
firsthand knowledge of airport transportation, customer service,
travel logistics and the needs of passengers throughout the
Columbus region.
Every Smart Ride Central Ohio reservation is personally driven by
Steve in a commercially insured black SUV. His services include
airport transportation, family travel, business transportation,
medical appointments, senior transportation and private rides for
events and special occasions.
Steve is at John Glenn Columbus International Airport nearly every
day and is available to comment on airport travel, passenger
experiences, airport construction, parking alternatives, rideshare
transportation and local small-business ownership.
About Smart Ride Central Ohio
Smart Ride Central Ohio is an owner-operated private transportation
company based in Powell, Ohio. Unlike transportation companies that
dispatch reservations among multiple drivers, every Smart Ride
Central Ohio reservation is personally driven by owner Steve French.
The company provides dependable, prearranged private transportation
throughout the Columbus metropolitan area, including transportation
to and from John Glenn Columbus International Airport and
Rickenbacker International Airport.
Primary Services
- Airport transportation
- Family transportation
- Business and executive transportation
- Senior transportation
- Medical appointment transportation
- Wedding and event transportation
- Concert and sporting-event transportation
Fast Facts
Business Founded
Passenger Trips
Maximum Passengers
Every Ride Personally Driven
| Company | Smart Ride Central Ohio |
|---|---|
| Owner | Steve French |
| Headquarters | Powell, Ohio |
| Founded | 2026 |
| Primary Vehicle | Black Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid |
| Passenger Capacity | Up to six passengers |
| Primary Airport | John Glenn Columbus International Airport |
| Operating Model | Every reservation personally driven by the owner |
| Insurance | Commercially insured |
| Reservation Changes | No charge to change or cancel a reservation |
Central Ohio Service Area
Smart Ride Central Ohio serves communities throughout the greater
Columbus region.
- Columbus
- Powell
- Dublin
- Delaware
- Lewis Center
- Worthington
- Westerville
- Hilliard
- Upper Arlington
- New Albany
- Plain City
- Marysville
- Grandview Heights
- Polaris
- Downtown Columbus
- Ohio State University area
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport
- Rickenbacker International Airport
Available Interview Topics
Steve is available as a local source for transportation, airport
travel and small-business stories.
Airport Travel
- CMH traffic and construction
- Holiday travel periods
- Airport pickup procedures
- Parking and transportation options
- Flight delays and passenger planning
Family Transportation
- Traveling with children
- Car seats and booster seats
- Managing luggage
- Early-morning airport departures
- Transportation for older adults
Local Transportation
- Private transportation versus rideshare
- Passenger safety and service expectations
- Driver experience and professionalism
- Central Ohio transportation trends
- Owner-operated businesses
Potential Story Ideas
CMH Is Under Construction. What Should Travelers Know?
Practical airport arrival, parking, pickup and traffic guidance
from someone who visits the airport almost every day.
Airport Parking Is Not the Only Option
A comparison of parking, rideshare and prearranged private
transportation for Central Ohio travelers.
How Families Can Make Airport Travel Easier
Tips for traveling with children, car seats, strollers, luggage and
early-morning flights.
From 20,000 Rides to Local Business Owner
How ten years of passenger transportation experience led to the
launch of an owner-operated Central Ohio business.
Approved Company Description
“Smart Ride Central Ohio provides dependable, prearranged private
transportation throughout the Columbus region. Every reservation is
personally driven by owner Steve French.”
Media Photography
The following images may be used in editorial coverage of Smart Ride
Central Ohio. Please credit “Smart Ride Central Ohio.”
Smart Ride Vehicle Exterior
Suggested credit: Smart Ride Central Ohio
Logos and Downloads
Download approved Smart Ride Central Ohio brand materials.
Full-Color Logo
PNG file suitable for most digital and editorial uses.
Transparent Logo
Transparent PNG intended for dark-colored backgrounds.
Media Fact Sheet
Printable overview with biography, service info & media contact details.
Media Coverage
Smart Ride Central Ohio welcomes opportunities to assist journalists
and local media outlets with transportation and airport-travel
coverage.
Add links to television appearances, news articles, interviews,
podcasts and other media coverage here as they become available.