Transportation

Getting around on New Year’s Eve just got a whole lot easier, thanks to Root Insurance. Being an insurance company, Root wants to make sure that Columbus stays safe on one of the biggest party days of the year. So to make your holiday celebrations a little simpler, they’ll be offering free rides from 8:30 …

Here’s How To Score A Free Ride This NYE In Downtown Columbus Read More »

When it comes to flying somewhere beautiful, I’m not picky about the type of flight. In fact, my husband and I hopped on an Allegiant flight for a little post-wedding getaway and we were more than happy with the experience. That’s why we were pretty excited about this latest announcement. Allegiant will now be offering …

Allegiant Is Offering Weekly, Year Round Flights To Sarasota, And They’re Super Cheap Read More »

The city of Columbus is finally laying down the law regarding scooters. After a bit of a “wild, wild, west” period with scooters zooming by every few minutes, the city has finally started imposing regulations. According to 10TV, here are the rules companies offering scooter sharing services must abide by: “Companies seeking to offer shared …

Columbus Lays Down New Rules For Scooters Read More »

Some serious speed could be headed towards Columbus. The city is in the running to host the first-ever cargo test route from Virgin Hyperloop One. The track would connect John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport and posses the ability to transport up to 20 passengers along with freight. If the tests are …

Columbus Could Be Home To The First Hyperloop One Cargo Test Route Read More »

A new way to zip around Columbus has arrived. Bird scooters have been around the block in other U.S. cities and now, they’ve come to ours. The process of obtaining a scooter is pretty similar to bike-share programs like Co-Go and Lime Bike. You pay an initial fee of $1 to start each ride and …

Bird Scooter-Sharing Service Now Available In Bexley, Short North, And Arena District Read More »

There’s a new mode of transportation in town. Zipcar is a short-term car rental provider, meaning if you only need a car for an hour or two, you can reserve your car, hop in and drive away. The service is similar to car2go but offers a wider variety of vehicles, from Honda Civics to Jeeps. …

New Short-Term Car Rental Zipcar Coming To Columbus Read More »

This news is a surprise: Car2Go is pulling out of the Columbus market. The German owned company (Daimler) cited “not enough adoption of … service to continue operations” as their reason for closing. The company’s cars will remain available until May 31st. The company also pulled out of Toronto today, citing a restrictive parking program …

Car2Go Is Pulling Out Of Columbus Read More »

If I learned anything from watching old Judy Garland movies as a kid, it’s that the most romantic things can happen on a trolley. This summer, the Short North Trolley Co. is hoping to change the way that visitors experience the area. The company is the brainchild of Tom OBrien, Jon Lorenz, and former OSU …

The Short North Trolley Co. Will Launch In Time For Cinco De Mayo Read More »

If you, like most residents, find yourself complaining about parking in the Short North, listen up. Some will tell you that there isn’t a parking shortage in the area, however, the Short North Arts District has partnered with area businesses to try to ease the parking fears that might be causing some people to give …

Short North Is Taking Steps To Make Parking Less Stressful Read More »