Elite Cart Shuttle LLC | Application Preview
Elite Cart Shuttle LLC is applying for a $30,000 government grant to expand its electric shuttle service, which provides accessible, sustainable short-distance transportation for events, communities, and local venues in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.
The funding will support five key initiatives:
1. $15,000 to purchase an additional weather-proof, ADA-compliant electric shuttle, increasing capacity and improving wait times during high-demand events.
2. $4,000 for a custom trailer and transport equipment to haul shuttles efficiently to new service locations, expanding regional coverage.
3. $3,500 to enhance digital infrastructure, including route optimization, GPS tracking, and a customer-friendly booking system.
4. $4,500 to expand branding and outreach efforts with signage, merchandise, and local marketing to raise awareness in tourism, nightlife, and residential markets.
5. $3,000 to develop a comprehensive driver training program focusing on safety, hospitality, and accessibility standards.
Elite Cart Shuttle’s 5-year plan includes regional fleet expansion, long-term contracts with venues and events, a scalable franchise/licensing model focused on veteran ownership, a proprietary booking platform, and inclusive job creation targeting veterans, seniors, and underserved individuals.
The company positions itself at the crossroads of accessibility, tourism, green transportation, and community service. As a veteran-owned business, it emphasizes both social impact and operational reliability. It stands apart from its competitors by offering luxury ADA-accessible carts, curated local experiences, and sustainable, event-optimized service.
Supporters are encouraged to invest in this high-demand, scalable model that modernizes urban mobility while promoting inclusion, environmental responsibility, and local economic development.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 33-4368981
Location: JACKSONVILLE, FL, United States
Length of Operation: 1-5
Number of Employees: 1-10 Employees
Annual Gross Income: Less than $100k
Annual Gross Expense: Less than $100k
Open to Loans: YES
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Funding Usage
Elite Cart Shuttle plans to use the requested $30,000 in funding to expand operations, meet increasing community demand, and enhance service delivery through the following key areas: 1. Fleet Expansion – $15,000 Acquisition of an additional ADA-accessible, enclosed electric shuttle cart to serve more residents and guests during high-traffic events, community festivals, and private contracts. This vehicle will increase our capacity, improve wait times, and allow simultaneous service in multiple neighborhoods or venues. 2. Commercial Trailer & Transport Equipment – $4,000 Purchase of a customized transport trailer to safely haul carts to events across Jacksonville and surrounding counties. This improves flexibility, cuts delivery costs, and supports expansion into new service areas. 3. Technology & Booking Infrastructure – $3,500 Upgrade to our digital booking system, route optimization tools, and GPS tracking to enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and allow scalable scheduling. 4. Branding & Community Outreach – $4,500 Investment in signage, co-branded merchandise, digital media, and localized marketing campaigns to grow awareness and drive usage of our services across Jacksonville’s tourism, nightlife, and residential sectors. 5. Driver Training & Safety Program – $3,000 Development and implementation of a formal safety, hospitality, and ADA-accessibility training program for all drivers and event staff to ensure consistent, inclusive, and high-quality service.
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Business Plan
Over the next five years, Elite Cart Shuttle will expand our impact and operations through strategic, scalable growth. Our five-year plan includes: 1. Fleet Expansion Across Northeast Florida Acquire additional ADA-compliant, enclosed electric carts to serve multiple cities, tourism districts, and event hubs including Downtown Jacksonville, Riverside, Beaches, and St. Augustine. 2. Event & Venue Contracts Secure long-term service agreements with festivals, wedding venues, funeral homes, breweries, and HOAs to ensure consistent, year-round revenue. 3. Franchise & Licensing Model Launch a franchising model or licensing program to bring the Elite Cart Shuttle experience to other cities across the Southeast with a focus on veteran-owned and operated markets. 4. Digital Booking Platform & Mobile App Build a proprietary booking and dispatch system to scale scheduling, optimize routes, and expand third-party integration opportunities. 5. Job Creation & Workforce Development Create new job opportunities, prioritizing local veterans, seniors, and underserved communities as part of our inclusive hiring and driver training programs. Investors should support Elite Cart Shuttle because we sit at the intersection of mobility innovation, tourism, accessibility, and community impact. As a veteran-owned, community-first business, our model is not only scalable but deeply rooted in solving real urban transport challenges for short distances—especially in event-heavy districts where parking, accessibility, and environmental concerns are rising. We’ve proven the demand through sold-out services, positive rider feedback, and growing interest from corporate and government partners. Investment in Elite Cart Shuttle is an opportunity to fuel a sustainable business that enhances local infrastructure, supports ADA accessibility, and creates jobs, all while offering high-end customer experiences.
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Self Identified Competition
The JTA Connexion Service – Provides ADA shuttles but lacks luxury appeal or event flexibility. 2. Traditional Event Transportation Companies – Typically rely on large vans or buses, which aren’t practical or allowed in golf-cart-only zones. 3. Rideshare Services (e.g., Uber, Lyft) – Not optimized for short-distance, point-to-point event travel and can’t access cart-only zones or provide ADA carts on-demand. ADA Accessibility in Style: We provide weather-proof, ADA-compliant transportation with a luxury touch—no plastic, no basic golf carts. Veteran-Owned Values: Our leadership instills discipline, community service, and operational excellence. Local Experience Design: We curate nightlife, foodie, and cultural experiences—not just rides—through partnerships with restaurants, breweries, and entertainment venues. Sustainability: All vehicles are electric, reducing emissions while solving last-mile transport challenges in urban and suburban areas
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