2011 Spirit of Enterprise Finalist

Ollie the Trolley/Dunn Transportation is honored to be a finalist for the 2011 Spirit of Enterprise Awards. The Spirit of Enterprise Center, at Arizona State University’s W.P Carey School of Business, is on a mission is to promote Ethics, Energy and Excellence in Entrepreneurship. As an Alumni of ASU and current student in the Master’s program at the W.P. Carey School of Business, Owner and CEO, Margaret Dunn is humbled and honored to be considered for such an illustrious award.

Arizona Taco Festival......

As we welcome cooler temperatures, it’s time to enjoy one of Scottsdale’s many outdoor festivals. Mark your calendar for the Arizona Taco Festival, www.aztacofestival.com, October 15, 2011. Valley restaurants to amateur competitors will compete in the 2nd annual taco battle. The Scottsdale Waterfront (7125 E. Via Soleri, the lot across from Olive & Ivy) will be turned into taco town with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Anne Rita Monahan Foundation, an organization that supports ovarian cancer research. Expect a huge VIP Tent, Lucha Libre wrestling, beer donkeys, a main bar, a Margarita Challenge, hot chile pepper eating contest, and a Boutique Tequila Expo Tent featuring over 30 different brands of premium tequilas, a kid’s zone, and so much more.
Enjoy this family friendly event and let the Downtown Trolley do the driving. Find your closest stop at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/trolley.

Mission Statement

We recently sat down with ten Ollie the Trolley team members to discuss our Mission Statement. The words are displayed on a poster above our door but does anyone really see it, read it, or make it part of their day? After a lively discussion we feel the team better defined our mission:
Be the Best Passenger Transportation Company in Arizona.

We exist to serve our customers, to drive safely, have clean and well maintained vehicles, show pride in our work, to be accountable for our actions and to be appreciated and valued by our leaders and team members. The Ollie the Trolley team is committed to be the most sought after transit contractor in the Valley. We exist to, Be the Best Passenger Transportation Company in Arizona.

Arizona Restaurant Week

It’s here, Arizona Restaurant week has started, September 17 – 25th with over 200 restaurant participating statewide. There is no better time to try a new restaurant or visit one of your old favorites and see what they have cooked up for the week Visit www.arizonarestaurantweek.com for a complete list of participating restaurants.

Welcome Back Students!

Welcome back ASU students! If you live at the ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus be sure to take advantage of the FREE Downtown Phoenix Trolley! Runs Thurs 6-11pm & Fri/Sat 6pm-2:30am....travels all around Downtown for FREE and our friendly Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors are on-board to answer questions & help you along the way. More information can be found at http://www.downtownphoenix.com/getting-around

Beat the Heat this Summer!

Summer is upon us which means the days of 100+ are here. A great alternative when traveling around Scottsdale this summer is your FREE Scottsdale trolleys. Trolley routes operate seven days per week and our friendly drivers will help you along the way. A handy route map and more information can be found at www.friendsofthetrolleys.com. Be sure to join our mailing list to recieve information on detours, special events and more!

NEW Talking Stick Trolley Route!

Free Trolley service stopping at Talking Stick Golf Course, Talking Stick Resort, Casino Arizona at Talking Stick, The Pavilions at Talking Stick shopping center and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick every day from February 24 to April 1, from noon-8:00pm. Visit www.olliethetrolley.net for schedule information.