Pittsburgh Golf Cart Company Gears Up for NFL Draft Transport

Gray Hare Express expands fleet and staff to shuttle fans and VIPs during major event

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:27pm

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A Pittsburgh-based golf cart transportation company, Gray Hare Express, is ramping up operations to provide shuttle services for the upcoming NFL Draft. The company, which has only been in business for about 13-14 months, is significantly expanding its fleet of golf carts and hiring over 150 additional employees to handle the influx of visitors expected for the high-profile event.

Why it matters

The NFL Draft is a major economic driver for the city of Pittsburgh, bringing in thousands of fans, media, and VIPs. Gray Hare Express's ability to provide efficient and reliable transportation services will be crucial to ensuring the event runs smoothly and that visitors are able to easily navigate the city.

The details

Gray Hare Express, owned by Shawn Gray, currently has around 5-6 employees and 6 golf carts. For the NFL Draft, the company will boost its staff to between 150-160 employees and increase its fleet to 100-125 golf carts. Gray says the company was selected through the NFL Draft Source Program to provide transportation services. In addition to shuttling normal visitors, Gray Hare will also be transporting many VIPs, some of whom will be arriving by helicopter.

  • Gray Hare Express' busy week for the NFL Draft begins on Monday, April 21, 2026.
  • The company will be running 18-hour days in the lead-up to the draft next week.

The players

Shawn Gray

Owner of Gray Hare Express, the golf cart transportation company preparing for the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.

Gray Hare Express

A Pittsburgh-based company that specializes in golf cart transportation services, selected through the NFL Draft Source Program to provide shuttle services for the upcoming event.

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What they’re saying

“Our week starts on Monday. We start running 18 hours a day.”

— Shawn Gray, Owner, Gray Hare Express

“We got a lot of them coming, and a lot of them are flying in by helicopter.”

— Shawn Gray, Owner, Gray Hare Express

“Let's face it, we're all in this together.”

— Shawn Gray, Owner, Gray Hare Express

What’s next

Gray Hare Express plans to continue growing its business beyond the NFL Draft, leveraging the exposure and experience gained from the high-profile event.

The takeaway

The NFL Draft represents a major opportunity for a small, local business like Gray Hare Express to showcase its capabilities and potentially expand its operations. By providing efficient and reliable transportation services, the company can contribute to the overall success of the event while also driving economic activity for other Pittsburgh businesses.