Visit Carlsbad has launched Carlsbad Good Ride, a free transportation program with an on-demand electric car service, to make travel throughout Carlsbad easy and convenient for out-of-town guests.
Carlsbad Good Ride is designed to provide free rides from lodging properties to key points of interest in Carlsbad. This pilot program launched September 2023 and will be offered Wednesdays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sept. 1 through March 31. The car service will then expand hours of operation to every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., April 1 through August 31, 2024, to accommodate the peak season of tourism in Carlsbad.
“Carlsbad is 39 square miles with lodging properties spread throughout the community, so there is a need for easy and accessible transportation for our overnight guests,” says Kim Sidoriak, president and CEO of Visit Carlsbad. “Carlsbad Good Ride will simplify the vacation experience and make travel around Carlsbad even easier and more enjoyable for our visitors, allowing them to avoid rental cars and the search for parking.”
Visitors will be able to quickly and easily book rides by downloading the Ride Circuit app (available on Google Play and the Apple App Store), select their location within Carlsbad, enter a pick-up and drop-off location and enjoy the ride. For visitors who need assistance with the mobile app, staff at all Carlsbad hotels and resorts are available to help guests call a Circuit ride to and from their desired destination.
Carlsbad is a popular coastal destination seven miles of pristine beaches and outdoor recreation – including surfing, biking and hiking trails and championship caliber golf courses. In addition to the beautiful beaches, major attractions in Carlsbad include LEGOLAND, the Museum of Making Music, the Carlsbad Aquafarm and the iconic Flower Fields.
The 100 percent electric vehicles available as part of the Carlsbad Good Ride program are a mix of 10-passenger vans and five-passenger sedans. Riders must be at least 18 years old to request a ride or otherwise be accompanied by an adult. The youngest riders must weigh at least 65 pounds or use a child seat provided by the adult passenger. Circuit vehicles are pet-friendly at the discretion of each driver. A wheelchair-accessible ride is available upon request through the mobile Circuit app.
For more information about Carlsbad Good Ride free transportation, download the Ride Circuit app or visit carlsbadgoodride.com.