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Smart Ride Central Ohio Media Kit
Current company background, fast facts, interview topics, logos, approved descriptions, and high-resolution editorial photography.
About Steve French
A practical local source for transportation and airport stories
Steve French is the owner and sole driver of Smart Ride Central Ohio, a private transportation company serving families, business travelers, seniors, and visitors throughout Central Ohio.
Before launching Smart Ride in 2026, Steve completed more than 20,000 passenger trips over a ten-year period with Uber and Lyft. He is at John Glenn Columbus International Airport frequently and is available for on-camera, telephone, and virtual interviews.
- 20,000+ passenger trips completed
- Firsthand CMH pickup and travel experience
- Owner-operated small-business perspective
- Available for timely media comments
- Private transportation and rideshare knowledge
About Smart Ride Central Ohio
Smart Ride Central Ohio is an owner-operated private transportation company based in Powell, Ohio. Every confirmed reservation is personally driven by Steve in a commercially insured Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
Services include airport transportation, business travel, family and senior transportation, medical appointments, weddings, concerts, sporting events, and private scheduled rides.
Fast facts
- Owner: Steve French
- Primary airports: CMH and LCK
- Vehicle: Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid
- Capacity: Up to six, depending on luggage
- Coverage: Greater Columbus and Central Ohio
- Insurance: Commercially insured
- Changes: No change or cancellation fee
Available interview topics
Steve can provide a firsthand local perspective on travel, passenger experience, and owner-operated transportation.
Airport travel
- CMH traffic and construction
- Pickup procedures
- Parking alternatives
- Flight delays
- Holiday travel periods
Family transportation
- Traveling with children
- Car seats and luggage
- Early departures
- Older-adult transportation
- Passenger planning
Local transportation
- Private service vs rideshare
- Passenger safety
- Driver professionalism
- Transportation trends
- Small-business ownership
Smart Ride Central Ohio provides private, pre-scheduled transportation throughout Central Ohio. Every confirmed ride is personally driven by owner Steve French in a commercially insured Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
High-resolution editorial photography
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Owner portrait
Steve French, owner and driver of Smart Ride Central Ohio.
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Horizontal environmental portrait for local-business coverage.
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Alternate owner portrait
Vertical arms-crossed portrait with Smart Ride polo.
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Vehicle exterior
The actual black Toyota Grand Highlander used for Smart Ride trips.
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Passenger and luggage access
Open passenger door and cargo hatch for travel coverage.
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CMH airport pickup
Smart Ride in the pre-arranged transportation pickup area.
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Logos and downloads
Current company marks and a concise, publication-ready fact sheet.
2026 media fact sheet
Two-page PDF with current facts, services, interview topics, approved company description, and photography.
Request an interview or media comment
Steve is available for local transportation, airport travel, passenger-service, and small-business stories.