Spotlight on Dollaride: Forbes Highlights Clean Mobility Startups Transforming 2025
Dollaride provides clean transportation solutions to underserved communities by equipping local drivers and fleet operators with technology, financing, and infrastructure to manage their services.
Dollaride, a clean mobility startup committed to addressing transportation inequities, has been featured in Forbes’ Top Four Clean Mobility Startups Shaping 2025. Recognized alongside Wright, it’s electric, and Yank Technologies, Dollaride is driving innovative solutions to combat transit deserts—urban areas where reliable public transportation is scarce or nonexistent—through sustainable strategies.
Tackling Transit Deserts with EV Innovation
Dollaride’s mission is centered on closing the mobility gap for underserved communities while promoting environmental sustainability. The company provides affordable leases for electric vehicles (EVs) and charging stations to fleet operators, blending economic practicality with green mobility.
CEO Su Sanni emphasized the company’s dual focus on sustainability and accessibility: “We lease EVs and charging stations to fleet operators at affordable rates, ensuring both sustainability and economic viability.”
This pioneering model not only reduces carbon emissions but also bolsters local economies, enabling businesses in transit-poor areas to thrive while providing residents with clean transportation options.
Resilience in a Shifting Policy Environment
The evolving clean energy landscape often hinges on federal policies, but Dollaride has proactively designed its business to endure political changes. The company relies on bipartisan financial tools like the New Markets Tax Credit, ensuring stability irrespective of federal EV-specific programs. Su Sanni explained: “We’ve chosen strategies that are bipartisan and not tied to federal EV-specific programs.”
This strategic foresight highlights Dollaride’s ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic policy environment, positioning it as a leader in the clean mobility space.
Part of a Broader Clean Mobility Movement
Forbes recognized Dollaride alongside other innovative startups driving change in clean mobility:
Wright, working to eliminate carbon emissions from regional flights through advancements in ultra-lightweight motors, generators, and batteries.
It’s electric, developing community-powered EV charging stations designed for urban residents without off-street parking.
Yank Technologies, pioneering long-range, high-power wireless charging systems with applications across various industries.
Together, these startups represent the cutting edge of clean mobility innovation, addressing immediate transportation challenges while preparing for a sustainable future.
Shaping the Future of Mobility
As Dollaride continues to address transportation challenges and implement innovative EV solutions, its work exemplifies the ingenuity needed to build a greener world. Featured prominently in Forbes’ spotlight on mobility startups, Dollaride is leading the charge—not just in transforming underserved communities today, but in redefining how the world moves tomorrow.
For more on the groundbreaking startups shaping transportation, check out the original Forbes article: 2025 Transportation Tech Wish List: Safety, Innovation, Infrastructure.
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