Keith Gass, owner of Freedom Tours & Rides, enthusiastically proclaimed, “Nothing but good vibes here,” as he described his new shuttle service venture serving Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island.
Gass explained his transition from working in property restoration in Charlotte, North Carolina, to working in micro transit within the tourism and hospitality industry as a natural shift. “I worked in transportation tourism as a regional manager and became a top-rated tour guide in Charlotte. Once I learned the micro transit industry from A to Z and business management recruitment 101, my ducks were in a row, and we launched Freedom Tours & Rides in the summer of 2025.”
Freedom Tours & Rides vehicles are not golf carts, but rather low-speed GEM cars. Fully-enclosed, 100% electric, battery-operated and ecofriendly, these vehicles are engineered to exceed low-speed vehicle (LSV) federal safety standards.
Current hours of operation are Thursday through Sunday, 4-11 p.m. Additional service times outside of normal business hours can be arranged for special events. Concerts, weddings, festivals, bachelor and bachelorette weekends, birthday parties and family reunions are among the occasions for which Gass has fulfilled requests.
To request a ride, text (854) 850-9040 with your location, number of passengers and your intended drop-off destination and one of Gass’ all-local drivers will pick you up.
Anywhere on the Isle of Palms is $5 per person with a $10 minimum. From Isle of Palms to Sullivan’s Island costs $5 a person with a $20 minimum.
Expanding on his company’s details, Gass added, “We will eventually offer tours on the island. Hopefully we will have that up and running by next summer. Also, we are dog-friendly, and while gratuity is not required, it is certainly appreciated.”
You can follow Freedom Tours & Rides on Instagram @freedom_tr2024 and on Facebook at freedomtr2024. For questions or to request more information, email [email protected].
By Laura Fogarty
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