Driver/Ambassador
About the job
- Be at least 22 years old.
- Have the ability to drive a commercial vehicle.
- Have a valid Florida driver's license.
- Have at least 3 years of licensed driving experience in the United States.
- Possess strong communication skills.
- Be able to multitask and navigate a driver application.
- Have a clean driving record.
- Pass a pre-employment drug test, criminal background check, and physical examination.
- Provide safe and reliable transportation within the communities while delivering a high level of customer service to passengers.
- Ensure vehicles are clean and safe for passengers each day.
- Use navigation applications to determine optimal routes and ensure multiple passengers reach their destinations on time.
- Act as an ambassador for Freebee and partnering companies, including distributing samples and attending advertising events.
- Communicate with management and team members about incidents while driving in the community.
- Assist seniors and people with disabilities in safely entering and exiting vehicles.
- Report to the assigned hub, inspect the vehicle using the vehicle checklist, report issues to management, clean the vehicle interior, communicate readiness in the designated group chat, navigate assigned zones, return the vehicle to the garage, clean the vehicle, and connect it to charging stations.
About the company
Freebee provides complimentary rides in local communities using fully electric vehicles. The service is funded by partnerships with governments, businesses, and organizations, so riders do not pay for trips while the company earns revenue from partnerships, advertising, and sponsorships. Rides are arranged through a digital platform that matches riders with drivers and EVs within designated urban areas. The key difference from many ride-hailing services is that Freebee offers free trips funded by partners, focusing on eco-friendly travel and stronger ties to local businesses and attractions. The company’s goal is to improve local mobility, reduce carbon emissions, and support community economic development by connecting residents and visitors with local resources and services.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$8M
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
Founded
2012
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Beep says Freebee serves 50-plus municipalities and more than 2 million annual rides.
- Broward County funded $200,000 for Plantation expansion on July 15, 2026.
- Kissimmee renewed Freebee through March 2027 for $421,768, validating demand and revenue.
What critics are saying
- St. Pete Beach ended Freebee on September 30, 2026, eliminating 22 jobs.
- Freebee relies on city budgets; St. Pete Beach redirected $536,000 toward infrastructure.
- Beep now controls Freebee; if municipalities reject autonomy, the merged strategy breaks.
What makes Freebee unique
- Freebee built municipal microtransit on 100% electric vehicles, not consumer fare demand.
- Freebee keeps drivers as employees, standardizing safety and service across communities.
- September 16, 2026 merger with Beep gives Freebee autonomous technology and city contracts.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
No Vehicle Costs
Flexible Scheduling
Paid Training
Community-Focused Work
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-2%Freebee ends St. Pete Beach service after seven years. Freebee is cutting 22 jobs as the city shifts transit funding toward infrastructure projects. |!| Pinellas County
Freebee’s journey started in 2012 with two University of Miami friends, six electric vehicles, and an idea: Let’s make it easier and more fun to get
Miami-based Freebee ranked among fastest-growing businesses. Freebee, the Miami-based rideshare company that offers free transportation services across Miami and beyond, is among the fastest-growing private companies in the country. Why it matters: The company, founded in 2012 by University of Miami business school graduates, is now Florida's largest microtransit provider, according to Refresh Miami. Driving the news: Freebee was included in the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, an annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. * Freebee achieved a 172% three-year revenue growth, good for No. 1991 on the list. How it works: The company, whose electric vehicles operate across 33 service areas in Miami-Dade County alone, partners with local governments to offer on-demand and fixed-route services. * There are 137 Freebee vehicles across Miami-Dade, which riders can hail via a free app. What they're saying: "Our growth is driven by a simple mission: making transportation more accessible, sustainable and convenient for the communities we serve," said Jason Spiegel, Freebee co-founder and CEO, in a statement.
Freebee is expanding its Plantation service with additional vehicles and a larger coverage area after seeing higher-than-expected demand. The mobility company received $200,000 in funding from Broward County to support the expansion. The on-demand transit service will now serve a broader area of Plantation with more vehicles to meet increased rider demand. The funding represents Broward County's investment in alternative transportation options for residents. Freebee operates free electric vehicle ride-sharing services in various communities, supported by local government funding and advertising revenue.
Florida trend magazine. Share: Beyond buses. July 14, 2026 The entrepreneurs. JASON SPIEGEL, 39 Co-founder and CEO KRIS KIMBALL, 40 Co-founder and COO Freebee, Miami Long before "microtransit" became a transportation buzzword, two college friends were just trying to figure out what to do with their lives. After meeting as University of Miami freshmen over a shared love of the Philadelphia Eagles, Jason Spiegel and Kris Kimball became roommates and later graduated into the Great Recession of 2008-09. After trying high-pressure phone sales, Kimball worked in Miami Beach hospitality while Spiegel explored real estate. "We said 'Wow, this is not fun,'" Spiegel recalls. "We've got to do something that's going to get our juices flowing every single day." At the same time, they noticed that getting around Miami Beach was terrible. "In 2010 and 2011, taxi cabs were still the preferred method of transportation. You'd call the number and wait 45 minutes to an hour for a ride," Kimball says. That led them to launch Freebee in 2012 with six electric vehicles that featured oversized speakers, neon lighting and eye-catching advertising wraps. "Everybody was like, 'What was that spaceship rolling by?'" "I feel like we're still at ground level," says Jason Spiegel. "It's really about providing this service to as many communities as we can and improving their quality of life." A Better Business Model At first, Freebee was really an advertising business built around free rides. Brands paid to advertise on the vehicles. Customers often found Freebee through Twitter or simply flagged down vehicles, and Freebee quickly became part of the Miami Beach scene - but ad revenue was unpredictable and seasonal. The turning point came when Key Biscayne leaders approached Freebee with a problem: The community was struggling with traffic congestion and parking shortages. Residents needed a better way to move around town without relying on personal vehicles - and Key Biscayne was willing to foot the bill. Freebee launched there in 2017. Residents embraced the service, ridership climbed and parking pressures eased - and Freebee's contract with Key Biscayne provided the financial stability its previous business model lacked. "We were able to prove out the success over the first few months, and we said this is the path forward," says Spiegel. Soon, cities across South Florida were signing on. They included: Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Aventura, Miami Gardens, Miami's Coconut Grove and Wynwood neighborhoods, Plantation, Sunrise and Delray Beach, among others. Like Key Biscayne, the cities were facing rising operating costs, declining bus ridership and demand for more flexible transportation options. Unlike fixed bus routes, Freebee lets riders request transportation on demand via its app. It's up to the city or agency whether there will be a nominal cost for riders; in many areas, it's free. Says Spiegel: "People want convenience. They want to get picked up where they're at and driven directly to where they need to go." Freebee also made an early decision to make its drivers employees, not contractors. Though expensive at the time, the move allowed Freebee to standardize training, customer service and safety procedures. The company's fleet evolved with larger electric vehicles better suited for full-scale public transportation, such as Teslas and Volkswagen ID Buzz minivans. Expanding Footprint As Freebee expanded beyond South Florida to places such as St. Pete Beach, Islamorada, Fort Pierce, Bradenton and Kissimmee, the company leaned more heavily into technology, including AI-powered fleet cameras and real-time monitoring. Freebee achieved one of its biggest milestones to date last fall in Seminole County. Faced with rising costs and traditional fixed-route buses, the large county north of Orlando decided to replace much of its transit with Freebee rather than tweaking the old system. Today, the 42-vehicle operation, called SCOUT, spans about 190 square miles over five zones, making it one of the largest microtransit systems in the country. It accommodates more than 30,000 riders each month, and Freebee found that more than 75% of its new riders in Seminole had either never used public transit before or lacked access to it. Seven more vehicles are on order. "It just keeps building," Spiegel says. Freebee also has expanded into three areas of North Carolina and operated a successful pilot program in Virginia Beach. "We won't be satisfied until we see this working across the country," Kimball says. "Read more from Nextgen.