Choosing a Luxury Transportation Service

| August 23, 2013
Maybach 62 in front of Mercedes-Benz Museum, S...

Maybach 62 in front of Mercedes-Benz Museum, Stuttgart (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

One of the big reasons that clients pick out luxury transportation services is because of a combination of dependability and VIP customer service. For traveling business people, a reliable car service could mean the difference between a successful business-trip versus one filled with unnecessary hassle. When picking out a transportation company, here are some pointers to keep in mind.

Plenty of Drivers

If you need a company booked for transportation services for yourself or your clients, it’s best to find a company that has plenty of drivers on the staff. Smaller, boutique companies may only have 1 or 2 drivers available, and this can pose a problem if you need the services throughout the week. See if they have plenty of drivers available to take care of all your needs throughout your visit.

Knowledgeable Staff

Good luxury Sedan and town-car drivers know a lot about the city they’re driving in. A big advantage to this is the ability to learn about the best places to eat, to shop, and popular tourist sights and attractions. If you’re a traveling businessperson, this is excellent knowledge to have as you host meetings and get-togethers, so look for native and local staff.

Dependability

The big factor with any transportation service is how dependable they are. What makes luxury transportation services stand apart from standard taxis, for instance, is they are booked in advance and customers can expect the cars to arrive on time (as long as proper notice is given to the dispatch staff during busy hours). Check out reviews on resources like Yelp.com and ensure that customers are satisfied with how quickly the transportation staff attends to their needs.

Quality Cars

A luxury transportation company is probably using brands like Lincoln and Nissan. These brands are known for their dependability and comfort. A company that has labeled itself as high-class but uses sub-standard models of cars should be avoided, as they are not being entirely honest about their branding.

Affordability

A high-class transportation company is actually very similar in price to a regular taxi. In addition, some clients feel they actually save money because such cars are not meter-based and are priced on the shortest distance between two points. That being said, one should be careful of a company that is charging several dollars per mile outside the normal fare. In truth, luxury transportation shouldn’t have to cost a lot, and it’s designed for VIP businesspeople as well as regular customers and families.

Comfort

A good company provides comfort to customers in the form of special attention, bottles of water, and luxury treatment. The cars should be clean, smelling good, and be enjoyable places to relax. This is a good standard to set as you find the perfect company for your transportation needs.

In Summary

Whether you need a VIP Sedan or town-car, or a black limousine for your event or party, there are certain conditions that make a good transportation company really stand apart. By learning this inside information about what makes a company worthwhile, you can pick out the best service for yourself, or for your clients.

Amy Fitzgerald is a professional blogger that enjoys discussing local community activities. She writes for A Posh Limousine, a Memphis Limo Company.

 

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