https://badgerherald.com/news/2015/10/01/madtown-hopper-adds-new-vehicles-to-its-bedazzled-fleet/ Madtown Hopper adds new vehicles to its bedazzled fleet by Katie Huber · Oct 1, 2015
[image / Joey Reuteman http://badgerherald.com/media/2014/09/madtown-hopper-landscape-1-700x470.jpg madtown hopper (Gem nEV) tweet https://badgerherald.com/artsetc/2014/09/22/robin-hood-on-four-wheels-one-night-aboard-the-madtown-hopper/ Robin Hood on four wheels: one night aboard the Madtown Hopper It’s 11 p.m. on a Monday night and Amir Morning has just pulled up in front of my house. He … ] Hopper to offer three times as many rides Drunken street wanderers can rejoice — the late-night ride service Madtown Hopper announced Thursday a two-vehicle expansion to their fleet. Amir Morning, founder of Madtown Hopper, recently announced the expansion of his company with a new two-year sponsorship commitment from the Hub Madison. Initially, the two companies held a five-month contract which sponsored the operation of one vehicle. The expansion consists of the revamping of the original vehicle, as well as two additional electric cars. Madtown Hopper launched its plan to offer free rides to University of Wisconsin students and anyone in need of a lift home in May 2014. The basis of their service is to extend safe and reliable rides to the Madison community. Accompanied by neon lights and loud, upbeat music, the electric cars zip up and down State Street through the late night and early hours of the morning. Madtown Hopper sees high demand for rides, evidenced by long lines each night and the 3,000 free rides given a month, according to the Hopper’s Facebook page. “The Hub has realized the value of giving free rides to students downtown, and they want to be as much a part of the university community as possible,” Morning said. “They have truly made this expansion possible.” As a free service, Madtown Hopper relies on sponsorships and advertising to operate their vehicles. Morning said in the future, he hopes to gain more sponsors who understand his company’s mission and desire to be a beneficial part of the university community. The continued partnership with the Hub will allow Madtown Hopper to give back, while also recognizing their commitment to student activities and safety, Morning said. The city has been very supportive of Morning and his service, as well as the companies that sponsor him, Ald. Mike Verveer, District 4, said. Verveer said Madtown Hopper helps to reduce drunken driving and biking, and gives people a form of transportation that does not empty their pockets. “I think there’s no denying that the Hopper provides a unique service,” Verveer said. “In my book it’s a ‘class-A’ service that students and all others are able to depend on, so it’s no surprise that an expansion is certainly in demand.” The only complaint Verveer has heard about Madtown Hopper was from UW Police Department, who thought the music played on the vehicle was too loud. In addition to being a safe, free ride, the Hopper leaves a positive environmental footprint. The electric cars are pollution free, unlike cabs and other popular services, such as Uber or Lyft, Verveer said. The expansion of Madtown Hopper, Verveer said, is positive in many dimensions, especially considering the community’s enjoyment of the free-ride service. “Amir has given his vibrant personality, and he’s very popular with his passengers,” Veveer said. “The fact that he doesn’t even request gratuity says a lot about him as a person. He provides a great service and truly loves it, and everyone seems to love him.” [© The Badger Herald, 2015] ... https://www.facebook.com/madtownhopper Madtown Hopper, Madison, Wisconsin Our goal is to make sure everyone gets home safely after a sporting event or a night out. The aim is to not have any people under the influence behind the wheel ... ... [dated] http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Amir-spent-saving-lost-girlfriend-2give-free-safe-nEV-rides-home-tp4671769.html EVLN: Amir spent-saving$ &lost-girlfriend 2give free&safe nEV rides home Free madtownhopper.com nEV Rides, but Relying On Tips For Income Sep 26, 2014 For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/evln/ {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Amir-adds-2-Madtown-Hopper-nEVs-reduces-drunk-driving-and-biking-tp4677921.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
