Self-taught “Mechanical Genius” doubles service dept. volume at Ride Green Scooters in Winter Park

Winter Park, Fla. – Whenever there’s a question about scooter engines — or anything else mechanical for that matter — the first thing anyone at Ride Green Scooters asks is “Where’s Max?”

Max is Max Ogden, the 30 year old, self-taught mechanic who ranks as resident expert in all things mechanical at Ride Green Scooters.

Brian Schwartz, general manager and chief executive officer of Ride Green Scooters, calls Max a mechanical genius.

“Max is self taught. He grew up in West Virginia. When he was a kid he would fix lawnmowers, chain saws and all sorts of small engines and sell them to his neighbors. He loves what he does and I’ve seen him diagnose problems from nothing more than the sound of the engine,” Schwartz said.

Ogden’s proficiency in all things mechanical has been a boon for Ride Green Scooters. While sales of the fuel-efficient scooters are currently booming, scooter sales are notoriously dependent on gas prices. Ride Green’s service department is the most reliable revenue generator, Schwartz said.

“Thanks to Max, we have doubled the volume of service work since the start of this year,” Schwartz said.

“Repair and maintenance services for scooters are in its infancy here in Orlando,” Schwartz said. “Most scooter dealers only service the brands they sell. We service every make and model scooter in the universe,” he said “And that’s brought us a lot of very steady business. It’s good to know there’s one place where you can always get your problems fixed and the word is getting out about us,” he said.

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Sales of Fuel Efficient Motor Scooters Boom as Gas Prices Rise and Ride Green Scooters Expands Operations

Winter Park, Fla. – Every few minutes, a new customer walks through the door. They don’t always buy immediately, but Brian Schwartz, general manager and chief executive officer of Ride Green Scooters in Winter Park, knows if they don’t they will be back soon.

Schwartz, is selling the Golden Egg — commuter vehicles that get upwards of 100 miles to the gallon of gas.

“Some of our customers ride to work and back for a whole week on a gallon of gas,” Schwartz said.

“With our highly engineered scooters, they can travel on main arteries and thoroughfares like Kirkman Rd. in West Orlando or SR 436 in East Orlando safely and way more economically than any car,” Schwartz said.

Schwartz said sales during one recent week-long period topped 15 scooters that range from the 80 to 100 miles per gallon Jonway Sunny 50 cc model, Ride Green’s smallest and most efficient, to the muscular GMW V-150 model, which can cruise on the Interstate at a healthy 55+ miles per hour and still get a respectable 80 to 100 miles per gallon efficiency.

Best of all, Ride Green’s scooters — Gorilla Motor Works, Jonway, Puma, TnT, Ice Bear and Peace Industries — are priced well below the market waterline established by popular brands such as Vespa.

“For three quarters of the world’s population, our scooters represent the most popular means of transportation,” Schwartz said. “We are better for the environment, better for the highway departments and better for the pocketbook than anything except public transportation, and we are more convenient than public transportation,” Schwartz added.

Schwartz said Ride Green Scooters is moving to new expanded quarters in June.

“We need more space,” Schwartz said. “So we’re tripling our headquarters location and moving directly across the street,” he said.

Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday by appointment at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park.

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Ride Green Scooters is First in Central Florida to Offer New Gorilla Motor Works 150-CC Scooter

WINTER PARK, Fla. --- Ride Green Scooters, which specializes in fuel-efficient gas and electric scooters priced from $1,099 to more than $2,500, is the first Central Florida dealer to offer the new Gorilla Motor Works “Pink Lady,” a high-powered scooter with a 150-cc motor that cruises easily at 55 mph and gets more than 80 miles to a gallon of gas.

Brian Schwartz, partner and general manager of Ride Green Scooters, said the Pink Lady retails for under $2,000---considerably less than its look-alike Vespa, whose pedigree affords an asking price that starts around $5,000.

“The Pink Lady will be one of our biggest sellers,” Schwartz said. “It has the look, and the quality is fantastic. It comes with front ABS disc brakes and a high-quality gloss paint that’s a real eye-catcher. And for a limited time we’re offering free test rides, “Schwartz said.

And at 80 miles or more per gallon or better, Ride Green’s Pink Lady is apt to catch more than just eyes.

Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday by appointment at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park. Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com.
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For more information, contact: Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Ride Green Scooters to Participate in Full Sail University Networking Seminar

WINTER PARK, Fla. Ride Green Scooters, the Winter Park dealership that specializes in low-cost, high mileage gas and electric scooters for commuters, will participate in a Full Sail University networking seminar Feb. 23 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Brian Schwartz, general manager at Ride Green Scooters, said the networking seminar offers his company the opportunity to market its advantages to a large group of potential customers.

“Students and professionals in the creative community are prime customers for energy efficient transportation alternatives,” Schwartz said.

“As a group, they are more aware of the environment and typically they are more cost conscious as well, Schwartz said.

Ride Green Scooters, located on Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park, sells scooters priced from $900 to more than $2,000 that boast average mileage that ranges from 50 miles per battery charge on the electric models to over 85 miles per gallon on the gas powered scooters.

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For more information, contact: Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648

Climbing Gas Prices Push Demand For Fuel-Efficient Scooters

WINTER PARK - Every time a news outlet breaks the news that gasoline prices have risen again, six to eight new customers visit Ride Green Scooters in Winter Park.

“It’s like clockwork anymore,” said Brian Schwartz, who opened Ride Green Scooters on Fairbanks Ave. two years ago. “The fear of increased transportation costs drive customers to our dealership, in hopes of saving money in a down economy.”

Schwartz specializes in sales of fuel-efficient transportation that comes with more frills than you would expect and one or two thrills in the bargain.

“We sell scooters that get up to 100 miles per gallon and we sell scooters that will cruise all day at 75 miles per hour or better,” Schwartz said.

Smaller scooters have an added advantage, Schwartz said. With less than a 50 cc engine displacement, they don’t require a motorcycle endorsement to operate on city streets and county roads.

“In addition to the gas powered scooters, Ride Green offers a new DUI Scooter – which is fully electric and does not require any driver’s license.

“Workers who have lost their license and can’t match their work schedule with the bus schedule have a way to commute to their jobs conveniently and economically,” Schwartz explained.

Schwartz said news about gasoline prices create the most demand for his scooters.

“Prices are projected to hit $4 a gallon this summer and maybe as high as $5,” Schwartz said.

“Gasoline in the U.S. is approaching the cost of petrol in Europe and Asia, where most people ride scooters as their principal means of transportation,” he said.

Schwartz said energy-efficient scooters are better for the environment than full-sized automobiles and he can go that one better.

“Electric scooters offer excellent driving range, easy recharge and fuel efficiency that’s equivalent to more than 110 miles per gallon,” he added.

Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday by appointment at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park. Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com.
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For more information, contact: Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Orlando Weekly Readers vote Ride Green Scooters the best Chinese scooter dealer in Central Florida

ORLANDO - Readers of Orlando Weekly recently voted Ride Green Scooters on W. Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park the Central Florida region’s favorite provider of low-cost, energy-efficient Chinese motor scooters.

Brian Schwartz, general manager at Ride Green Scooters, said he’s delighted with the recognition.

Ride Green Scooters specializes in sales of gas and electric Chinese scooters priced from under $1,000 to more than $2,500, and services all makes and models.

“Most of the world relies on this sort of commuter transportation because of its extreme efficiency and low cost,” Schwartz said. “As we Americans grow more energy conscious, scooters are increasing rapidly in popularity. Now you see them everywhere you go,” he said.

Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave. Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com
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For more information, contact: Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Ride Green Scooters in Winter Park Offers Special Incentive now through Aug. 10

WINTER PARK - Ride Green Scooters on W. Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park is offering a special incentive through Aug. 10 to prospective buyers of their energy-efficient alternative commuter vehicles.

Brian Schwartz, general manager of Ride Green Scooters, Inc., said scooter buyers now through Aug. 10 will receive a free oil change, trunk and safety helmet for just $50.

“That’s a steal”, Schwartz said. Ride Green Scooters sells and maintains a wide range of gas and battery-powered scooters priced from under $1,000 to more than $2,000.

“From surprisingly low prices to incredible savings on gas and maintenance, our scooters are the right solution at the right time in today’s economy,” Schwartz said.

“Our special offer will make scooter-riders safer, better equipped and even more thrifty,” Schwartz said.

Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave.

Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com

For more information, contact: Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214; Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Ride Green Scooters Selected as Central Florida Representative for new Thompson Electric Scooter

WINTER PARK – Ride Green Scooters in Winter Park has been selected as the Central Florida representative for the new Thompson TS 350 Electric Scooter.

Brian Schwartz, general manager of Ride Green Scooters, said the Thompson TS-350 requires no tag or driver’s license and is street legal.

“The 350 uses 48 volt batteries and can transport you all day on a single charge,” Schwartz said.

“This is the most fuel efficient transportation on the street today,” he said.

Powered by a 350-watt brushless motor and priced at $1,199, the Thompson TS-350 comes with a headlight, tail lights and turn signals and free luggage rack.

“The new Thompson Electric Scooter has been the talk of the industry for several months now,” Schwartz said. “It’s the Cadillac of high-efficiency commuting,” he added.

Ride Green Scooters is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday noon to 5 at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave. Visit www.ridegreenscooters.com

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For more information, contact:
Brian Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407 467-3214;
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooters 407-342-3648;
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Winter Park entrepreneur Ron Schwartz launches Ride Green Scooters dealerships in Winter Park, Orlando: 75 MPG transportation that costs $799 and up

Winter Park entrepreneur Ron Schwartz launches Ride Green Scooters dealerships in Winter Park, Orlando: 75 MPG transportation that costs $799 and up

WINTER PARK, Fla. - Winter Park entrepreneur Ron Schwartz has launched Ride Green Scooters, a dealership with two Central Florida locations that sell highly efficient scooters for highly efficient prices.

Schwartz, whose business interests include Park Plaza Gardens Restaurant & Café on Park Avenue in Winter Park and Scalini’s Pizza & Pasta on Dr. Phillips Blvd. in southwest Orlando, said Ride Green Scooters sells scooters priced to fit almost every pocketbook---from $799 to $2,000.

The Asian-manufactured two-wheelers range from 50 cc's to 250 cc's and boast 75-80 miles per gallon, Schwartz said.

Ride Green Scooters has already opened its first location at 671 W. Fairbanks Ave. Schwartz said a second location will open in 90 days at 7217 E. Colonial Drive.

Ride Green Scooters partners John Henderson (left) and partner Brian Schwartz

Schwartz’s son Brian is a partner in the venture and serves as director of sales.
Partner John Henderson heads the new firm’s maintenance division, and Schwartz said Ride Green Scooters also repairs and maintains other scooter brands.

“In America we’re obsessed by cars, but worldwide, most people get around on small, energy-efficient scooters,” said Schwartz. “The benefits to the environment, and to America’s need to wean itself from dependence on foreign oil, is too much to pass up. We’re proud to take part in the greening of America in a big, positive way,” he said.

Ride Green Scooters is open daily and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5.

For more information, please contact:
Ron Schwartz, Principal, Ride Green Scooter 407-342-3648 (direct);

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142