Ave Rides was built by Ave Maria, for Ave Maria.
"Not Your AVErage Ride"
Ave Maria… Let's Ride.
A local company built around a small town.
Ave Rides is the leading local transportation service in Ave Maria, Florida — offering airport shuttles, local rides, golf cart rentals, electric scooter rentals, and a mobile booking app designed specifically for the community.
Founded in 2022, the company has grown into a six-figure business known for reliable service, local drivers, and a strong community presence. Ave Rides operates under the slogan "Not Your AVErage Ride" and continues to expand its services throughout Southwest Florida — Naples, Fort Myers, RSW, Miami, and beyond.
Our drivers are local to Ave Maria and understand the community we serve.
Founded and operated by an Ave Maria University alum who calls this town home.
Your driver isn't a stranger — they're your neighbor, and they know the way.
Serving Ave Maria, Naples, RSW, Miami, and beyond — 24/7 with advance booking.
Built by a neighbor.
Driven by faith and service.
Savohn Hunt is an entrepreneur, community leader, and Ave Maria University alumnus based in Southwest Florida. A former All-American football player and 2024 Hall of Fame inductee at Ave Maria University, Savohn is the founder and CEO of Ave Rides.
He launched the business in 2022 with a mission to provide reliable, safe, and community-centered transportation solutions while building a company rooted in faith, service, and innovation.
Proud AMU graduate — the town and the school shaped the company.
Former All-American football player, inducted into the AMU Hall of Fame in 2024.
Ave Rides has grown into a thriving local company in just a few years.
A vision rooted in community.
From day one, the mission has been simple: build something Ave Maria can trust. Local drivers. Local ownership. A company that picks up when you call — and treats every ride like a neighbor helping a neighbor.
Ave Rides continues to expand across Southwest Florida while staying grounded in the community that started it all.