Our Story
When you need transportation services from a transportation company you can trust, choose Smart Ride, Inc. Located in Prince Frederick, Maryland. As your full-service transportation company, we have evolved from children's transportation to include transportation for business executives, wedding guests, medical clients, politicians, airport travelers, and the elderly. Owned by Cynthia Thorne-Carter and George W. Carter, our company has been in business since 1996. We have more than 25 years of experience in the industry. We are certified to transport throughout Maryland and the Washington Metro area.
Southern Maryland Holiday Light Tour 2025
Reserve Your Seats for December 13 or December 20 —
Limited Availability!
Experience the magic of Christmas in Southern Maryland with our annual Holiday Light Tour—a festive, family-friendly ride through some of the most beautifully decorated neighborhoods in the region. Sit back, relax, and let our professional drivers guide you through a glowing winter wonderland.
Whether you’re bringing kids, friends, or enjoying a seasonal date night, this is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season.
Transportation Services Throughout Southern Maryland
At Smart Ride, Inc., we provide dependable, on-time transportation services throughout the Southern Maryland region, offering rides for medical appointments, airport transfers, corporate travel, special events, and daily transportation needs. Our service area includes all major communities, ensuring safe and reliable travel wherever you need to go.
Counties We Serve
We proudly provide transportation services across:
- Calvert County
- Charles County
- St. Mary’s County
- Anne Arundel County
Cities and Communities Covered
Our transportation services are available in:
California, MD • Waldorf • Lexington Park • La Plata • Leonardtown • Lusby • Solomons • Brandywine
and all surrounding neighborhoods in the Southern Maryland area.
Whether you're scheduling recurring transportation or need a single trip, our team ensures comfortable, professional service every time. We are committed to being Southern Maryland’s trusted choice for safe and dependable transportation.
Airport Reservation
Medical Transportation Reservation
Special Events Reservation
After School Transportation
Work Transportation
Affiliations, Awards, & Licenses
- Received the Minority Business of the Year Award in 2008
- Calvert County Minority Business Alliance
- Calvert County Chamber of Commerce
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission License
- Maryland Public Service Commision License
- MBE/ DBE Certified
Airport Transportation
Never miss a flight again thanks to our airport transportation services. Our friendly professional and dependable drivers all have Maryland public service licenses which requires a clean driving record and a background check so you can trust them to get you to and from the airport.
Medical Transportation
At Smart Ride, Inc., we screen and train our drivers to ensure safe transport of children, seniors, and those with special needs to their appointments. We are able to provide a wheelchair accessible vehicle when needed.
Work and Local Transportation
Transportation Southern Maryland provides dependable local and work transportation throughout Southern Maryland. Whether you need a reliable ride to work, an appointment, errands, or daily travel, our drivers ensure safe, on-time service every day. We make getting around simple, stress-free, and affordable for residents across Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, and Anne Arundel counties.
Special Event Transportation
When you need special event transportation services to make your next party memorable, give us a call! We operate our vehicles 24 hours a day, and all we ask for is 24 hours of advanced notice to get the party started.
