RYDE Brings Transportation Solution to PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Luxury Motorcoaches Enhance Access to PGA Event Supporting Fore!Kids Foundation
New Orleans, LA, March 12, 2015 --(PR.com)-- RYDE, an innovative crowdsourcing transportation service, has teamed up with the Zurich Classic of New Orleans to provide an affordable and efficient transportation solution for tournament attendees. RYDE’s luxury motorcoaches will shuttle in fans from outlying areas to the Zurich Classic; fans will be able to reserve seats on RYDE’s website for a roundtrip shuttle and enjoy the golf, food, and drinks while avoiding traffic and parking hassles often associated with such large-scale events. The RYDE website will also offer a package deal including the RYDE and tickets to the Zurich Classic.
“RYDE is changing the profile of ridesharing to a broader scale, providing a safe, convenient, and affordable transportation alternative. We’re thrilled to partner with the Zurich Classic to help people overcome hurdles to what is really a fun day of golf with fabulous food and drink,” said Brian Allman, CEO of RYDE. “We want to help the Zurich Classic team extend the fan experience outside the confines of the event, and to create a rolling social gathering that enables fans to have a great spectator experience.”
“The Fore!Kids Foundation has continued to raise awareness and money for children’s charities through the Zurich Classic,” stated Chris Kenyon, Vice President of Marketing for the Fore!Kids Foundation. “Partnering with RYDE enables us to increase our reach into neighboring communities by providing a fun and easy solution for tournament attendees to get to the event. We know once they get here they’ll love the hospitality venues like the Champions Club and Acme Oyster House, and it’s nice to have the designated driver to return home.”
RYDE will shuttle fans from cities within a few hours of TPC Louisiana in Avondale, and deliver them directly to the tournament gates. The RYDE will leave TPC at 5:30pm to return fans to their embarking location. The motorcoach rides are usually nonstop, though occasionally one stop on the same route will be combined to ensure a full RYDE and maximize the environmental benefits.
Pick Up Locations (more specific pick up locations are on the RYDE website at www.rydethere.com)
Hattiesburg Mobile Lafayette
Baton Rouge Biloxi Slidell
RYDE and Zurich Classic Ticket Information
Pricing starts at $39 for the roundtrip RYDE and $59 for the RYDE and Zurich Classic ticket. Tickets may be purchased at www.rydethere.com/rydes/zurich-classic-golf. The website provides additional information on all the pick-up locations and times, as well as city-specific pricing information.
About RYDE
RYDE, based in Los Angeles, CA, is an innovative transportation software and services company that redefines the process by which passengers are transported to sporting events, festivals, ski resorts, concerts, and conventions. Delivering a fun, convenient, affordable, and comfortable driving experience above the traffic and parking hassles, RYDE positively impacts the environment by taking 20-35 cars off the road for every bus run. For more information, visit rydethere.com.
About Fore!Kids Foundation
Since 1958, the Fore!Kids Foundation has raised money to fund children's service organizations through golf events like the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the Golf Ball Gala and several charitable golf tournaments. As a 501(c)(3) corporation, Fore!Kids has helped to raise more than $28 million to date for children’s charities in metro New Orleans and Baton Rouge. More information at www.forekidsfoundation.com.
About the Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Televised in more than 224 countries and territories, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans generates a significant economic impact on the city of New Orleans and the entire state of Louisiana. Independent research has shown that the tournament generates spending of more than $40 million within the local economy and garners $33 million in positive national and international media exposure for both the city and state throughout the year beyond the four days of competition.
The tournament will be played April 20-26, 2015 at TPC Louisiana in Westwego. Purse for 2015 totals $6.9 million, with the winner taking home $1,242,000.
Single-day grounds tickets are only $25 each and weekly passes are $75, available by calling the Tournament Office at 504-342-3000 or online at www.zurichgolfclassic.com.
“RYDE is changing the profile of ridesharing to a broader scale, providing a safe, convenient, and affordable transportation alternative. We’re thrilled to partner with the Zurich Classic to help people overcome hurdles to what is really a fun day of golf with fabulous food and drink,” said Brian Allman, CEO of RYDE. “We want to help the Zurich Classic team extend the fan experience outside the confines of the event, and to create a rolling social gathering that enables fans to have a great spectator experience.”
“The Fore!Kids Foundation has continued to raise awareness and money for children’s charities through the Zurich Classic,” stated Chris Kenyon, Vice President of Marketing for the Fore!Kids Foundation. “Partnering with RYDE enables us to increase our reach into neighboring communities by providing a fun and easy solution for tournament attendees to get to the event. We know once they get here they’ll love the hospitality venues like the Champions Club and Acme Oyster House, and it’s nice to have the designated driver to return home.”
RYDE will shuttle fans from cities within a few hours of TPC Louisiana in Avondale, and deliver them directly to the tournament gates. The RYDE will leave TPC at 5:30pm to return fans to their embarking location. The motorcoach rides are usually nonstop, though occasionally one stop on the same route will be combined to ensure a full RYDE and maximize the environmental benefits.
Pick Up Locations (more specific pick up locations are on the RYDE website at www.rydethere.com)
Hattiesburg Mobile Lafayette
Baton Rouge Biloxi Slidell
RYDE and Zurich Classic Ticket Information
Pricing starts at $39 for the roundtrip RYDE and $59 for the RYDE and Zurich Classic ticket. Tickets may be purchased at www.rydethere.com/rydes/zurich-classic-golf. The website provides additional information on all the pick-up locations and times, as well as city-specific pricing information.
About RYDE
RYDE, based in Los Angeles, CA, is an innovative transportation software and services company that redefines the process by which passengers are transported to sporting events, festivals, ski resorts, concerts, and conventions. Delivering a fun, convenient, affordable, and comfortable driving experience above the traffic and parking hassles, RYDE positively impacts the environment by taking 20-35 cars off the road for every bus run. For more information, visit rydethere.com.
About Fore!Kids Foundation
Since 1958, the Fore!Kids Foundation has raised money to fund children's service organizations through golf events like the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the Golf Ball Gala and several charitable golf tournaments. As a 501(c)(3) corporation, Fore!Kids has helped to raise more than $28 million to date for children’s charities in metro New Orleans and Baton Rouge. More information at www.forekidsfoundation.com.
About the Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Televised in more than 224 countries and territories, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans generates a significant economic impact on the city of New Orleans and the entire state of Louisiana. Independent research has shown that the tournament generates spending of more than $40 million within the local economy and garners $33 million in positive national and international media exposure for both the city and state throughout the year beyond the four days of competition.
The tournament will be played April 20-26, 2015 at TPC Louisiana in Westwego. Purse for 2015 totals $6.9 million, with the winner taking home $1,242,000.
Single-day grounds tickets are only $25 each and weekly passes are $75, available by calling the Tournament Office at 504-342-3000 or online at www.zurichgolfclassic.com.
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www.rydethere.com
Carol Misso
916.337.2769
www.rydethere.com
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