Golf Cart Girl Aims To Make Cleveland More Accessible, One Ride at a Time

Inspired by Cleveland’s limited Downtown parking, a trip to a Myrtle Beach golf cart community and her own experience traveling the city, The Golf Cart Girl Cleveland was born. Britney Taylor started her business in June of 2023. As a disabled veteran, Taylor had a difficult time walking the lengthy distance to her first Browns game, so she decided to do something about it.

“We want to make sure that we can help everybody in the city of Cleveland really enjoy what Cleveland has to offer,” she says.

Even the Cleveland Guardian’s own furry mascot Slider has taken a cruise in one of Taylor’s vehicles on Opening Day. The golf carts have been featured in the Cleveland Veterans’ Day parade and the Memorial Day parade in Bratenahl.

Clevelanders can book a tour with The Golf Cart Girl to visit wineries and breweries, catch a ride to the game, or simply avoid excessive parking fees. Rides typically cost $10 - $75 per person, depending on the event. They can be booked on her website, thegolfcartgirlcle.com.

“Downtown is not disconnected, but it is if you're walking,” Taylor says. “If you want to go from Playhouse Square to the East Bank of the Flats, you're not going to walk that. And parking is just ridiculous, and it's only getting worse.”

All five of the company's golf carts are ADA-friendly and seat up to five passengers per ride. Taylor understands the importance of accessibility in transportation services and works to ensure enjoyable rides for every individual. 

“Because I'm a disabled vet, I couldn't do certain jobs anymore,” Taylor says. “I now have a full-time job that nobody can tell me I can't do.”

Golf carts are a newer sight on Cleveland's streets. Last October, City Council approved legislation allowing golf carts in the city, as long as they stayed under 35 mph.

Taylor has operated her golf carts since 2023, but was forced to hit pause on operations for 28 months until the ordinance was finalized. After getting assistance from fellow golf cart business owner Bob Polk, the legislation was finally pushed through, allowing The Golf Cart Girl to get back to business.  

Now, she gives 10 to 15 tours per month, plus extra game days and concert rides.

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