Blacklane GmbH
Blacklane sets up in UKs biggest cities. The premium chauffeur service Blacklane is now available in Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Leeds and Liverpool (news with additional features)
Following the latest success with worldwide launches in Asia, Africa, South, and North America, Blacklane is continuing its European expansion in the UK market. The international company offers a new alternative in daily transportation needs, providing customers with airport transfers, transportation to and from meetings, and as-directed chauffeur services. ‘Our aim is to accompany our customers globally, wherever they want to go.’ states Dr. Jens Wohltorf, co-founder of Blacklane, adding, ‘We are on the way to becoming the number one international companion for their entire journey. Therefore it was also important to offer our chauffeur service in every big and important city in the United Kingdom.’ Bristol is the largest city in the south west of England and it is voted as the best city to live in the UK in2013. ‘Travelers come to Bristol to visit the,’ Frank Steuer, CEO of Blacklane, states. ‘Blacklane enlarges its chauffeur network to Bristol, to offer visitors and residents alike a convenient alternative to the taxi.’ Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and after Glasgow the country’s second largest city. Edinburgh International Airport is located 13 km west of the city. ‘Usually it takes more than 30 minutes to get into Edinburgh’s city center when you take public transportation,’ Steuer states, ‘but with Blacklane you can pre-book your airport transfer and get a trip to your hotel, which is faster and more comfortable than taking the bus.’ Steuer continues. The second Scottish Blacklane city this week is Glasgow. ‘It is Scotland’s biggest city and the third largest city in the UK,’ Jens Wohltorf, one of Blacklanes founders says, ‘We believe that the Scottish and also the people who travel to Scotland are ready for a new way of ground transportation’ He states optimistically. With Birmingham Blacklane implements its goal to be available in UKs biggest cities. ‘It is the second biggest city in the UK and has more than one million residents. We are sure that launching in Birmingham is a good decision’ Wohltorf says. Leeds is the financial, cultural, and industrial center of West Yorkshire and furthermore the. ‘That is why Leeds is of high importance for Blacklane. Business travelers are offered a reliable and luxurious ride at fair prices to their meetings.’ Jens Wohtorf says. Liverpool, the birthplace of The Beatles, is Blacklanes sixth city in the UK this week. But it is not only the famous band which made this city as popular as it is today. ‘Liverpool is home to two football clubs who play in the premier league, Liverpool FC and Everton FC,’ Steuer states. ‘People who come to watch a football game, can from now on choose to take the taxi to the stadium or a fancy black limousine. Blacklane is not only for business travel, but can be used for any occasion’ He continues. Having received overwhelmingly positive feedback wherever it launches and especially in the Asian countries, Blacklane is firmly establishing itself as one of the leading international players in the limousine service industry. ‘Local providers welcome us wherever we show up, knowing that we’ll add to their revenue instead of diminishing it.’ Bookings can be made around the clock, online, or with the company’s smartphone app. After specifying their pick-up location and booking period or desired destination, customers can choose from one of three classes of vehicle (Business Class, Business Van /SUV, First Class) at a binding fixed price including all taxes and fees. Cars can be booked up to fifteen minutes before the customer’s required pick-up time. After booking, customers receive a confirmation of their order as well as their chauffeur’s contact details. Payments can be made by credit card, and companies can be billed on a monthly basis. All customer invoices can easily be downloaded from their MyBlacklane account. Blacklane limousines can now be booked in 38 countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China (incl. Hong Kong and Macau), Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam, the U.K. and the U.S. About Blacklane Blacklane GmbH, a Berlin-based company, provides individual and corporate customers with a mobile booking service for high quality chauffeur and limousine services, with transparent and attractive rates. Acting as a head office for limousine services, Blacklane does not possess its own vehicles but rather partners with existing providers to allow customers to enjoy comfortable journeys at inexpensive, fixed prices. The company currently employs more than 60 staff members. Find further information at www.blacklane.com.
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