Franklin, NC · Serving all of Western North Carolina Calls & Texts: Jimi @ 305-915-9548

WNC Driving Service

Reliable & Friendly · Franklin, North Carolina

"I'll gladly drive you there."

Your local private driver, taxi alternative, and airport shuttle for Franklin and the Western North Carolina mountains. When Uber and Lyft can't find you out here — Jimi can.

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What I Do

Local Rides, Airport Runs & Regional Transportation

A dependable car service and rideshare alternative for the mountain towns where taxis are scarce. Scheduled in advance, so your ride is guaranteed — no surge pricing, no app roulette, no waiting on a driver who never shows.

Asheville Airport Pickup & Dropoff

Door-to-door airport shuttle service between Franklin and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) in the roomy white 4Runner — plenty of space for you and your luggage. Early morning departures and late-night arrivals welcome. Flight tracked, on time, every time.

Medical Appointment Transportation

Comfortable 4Runner rides to doctor visits, dialysis, physical therapy, dental, and hospital appointments in Franklin, Sylva, Clyde, and Asheville. Jimi will gladly wait during your appointment at his regular hourly rate and bring you straight home — your ride is guaranteed to be there when you walk out.

Shopping & Errand Trips

Grocery runs, Walmart and Ingles trips, pharmacy pickups, the post office — around Franklin or over to Sylva and Waynesville. I'll wait while you shop and help load your bags.

Local & Regional Rides

Night out in downtown Franklin? Trailhead dropoff in the Nantahala? Visiting family in Murphy or Hayesville? Personal driver service in the comfortable 4Runner, anywhere in the region — just ask.

Hauling & Truck Trips

Passenger rides happen in the 4Runner — but when the job calls for a truck, a Toyota Tacoma with open bed space is available for hauling building supplies, furniture, equipment, or oversized luggage.

Scheduled & Recurring Rides

Standing weekly appointments, recurring shopping days, or a ride booked weeks ahead for your trip — reserve in advance and consider it handled.

Simple, Flat Pricing

Rates

No meters, no surge pricing, no surprises. Flat rates on common routes, and a fair hourly rate everywhere else.

To/From Franklin & Asheville Airport (AVL)$155
To/From Franklin & Waynesville or Murphy$110
To/From Franklin & Hayesville$80
Around Franklin$40 per hour
Other Places$40 per hour

Payment options: Zelle  ♦  Venmo  ♦  Cash

Need Jimi to wait during an appointment or errand? Wait time is just the regular $40/hour — and your ride home is guaranteed to be right there when you walk out.

The Ride

Clean, Comfortable, Mountain-Ready Vehicles

White 2023 Toyota 4Runner used by WNC Driving Service in Franklin, NC

2023 Toyota 4Runner — White

Roomy, comfortable, spotless SUV with plenty of luggage space and sure-footed handling on mountain roads in every season with 4WD. Your standard ride for airport runs, appointments, and trips around town.

Toyota Tacoma pickup truck with open bed for hauling, Franklin NC

Toyota Tacoma — Hauling Available

Need bed space? The Tacoma handles hauling jobs: lumber and building supplies, furniture pickups, dump runs, equipment moves, and anything that won't fit in a trunk. One friendly heads-up: please have your own muscle lined up for loading and unloading — Jimi handles the driving, you handle the lifting, and together it's a great team.

Your Driver

Meet Jimi — Your Local Driver in Franklin, NC

Jimi is a formerly state-licensed chauffeur from Florida who now calls Franklin home. After years of professional driving with an impeccable record, he brings big-city professionalism to small-town mountain roads — and he knows every curve of them.

Whether it's a 4 AM airport run, a weekly grocery trip, or getting you home safe after a night out, Jimi treats every passenger like a neighbor. Because out here, you are one.

Why riders choose Jimi

  • Formerly state-licensed chauffeur (Florida)
  • Impeccable, accident-free driving record
  • Local — lives right here in Franklin
  • Knows WNC mountain roads in all weather
  • Punctual, courteous, and easy to reach
  • Flat rates agreed before you ride

Where I Drive

Serving Franklin & the Mountain Towns of Western North Carolina

Home base is Franklin in Macon County, with regular routes throughout WNC and into North Georgia. Don't see your town? Just ask — "other places" is on the rate card for a reason.

Franklin (Home Base) Asheville & AVL Airport Waynesville Sylva Dillsboro Cullowhee / WCU Highlands Cashiers Otto Bryson City Cherokee Murphy Hayesville Andrews Clayton, GA Nantahala

Good to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there Uber or Lyft in Franklin, NC?

Rideshare coverage in Franklin and the surrounding Macon County mountains is limited and unpredictable — drivers are few and far between. WNC Driving Service is a dependable taxi and Uber alternative: a local private driver you schedule in advance, so your ride is guaranteed to show up.

How much is a ride from Franklin to Asheville Airport?

A trip between Franklin and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is a flat $155 — no surge pricing, no meter. Early morning departures and late-night arrivals are no problem. Call or text Jimi at 305-915-9548 to schedule.

How far in advance should I book?

For airport runs and medical appointments, a day or two of notice is ideal so your time slot is locked in. Same-day rides are often possible — just call or text and ask.

What vehicle will pick me up?

A clean, white 2023 Toyota 4Runner with room for passengers and luggage. If you need to haul items, a Toyota Tacoma pickup with open bed space is available instead.

Do you take seniors to medical appointments?

Absolutely — medical transportation is one of the most requested services. Door-to-door rides to doctors, dentists, dialysis, therapy, and hospital visits, with patient, unhurried service on both ends. Jimi is happy to wait during your appointment at the regular $40/hour rate — peace of mind that your ride home is sitting right outside, not somewhere across the county.

Do you help load and unload hauling jobs?

Jimi's happy to haul it, but loading and unloading is on you — please have a hand or two ready on both ends. He'll get your materials there safely; you and your crew handle the lifting. (Grocery bags on shopping trips are another story — he's glad to help with those.)

How do I pay?

Cash, Zelle, or Venmo — whatever's easiest for you, settled at the end of the ride.

Book a Ride

Call, Text, or Send a Request

The fastest way to book is a quick call or text:

☎ 305-915-9548

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Prefer email? Use the form and Jimi will get back to you shortly — usually the same day. Include your pickup town, destination, and date if you have them.

Hours: Rides by appointment, seven days a week. Early mornings and evenings available for airport schedules.

WNC Private Driving Service Toyota 4Runner and Tacoma parked at a Blue Ridge Mountains overlook near Franklin, NC

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