A job of car service exists in this world to help the people who have a problem in transportation. If you are able in that case, you can inform others by placing flyers and ads in community centers, schools, and retail stores. Advertise your service in newspapers and shopping guides. Make contact with the travel planner for companies in your area. List your services with business associations and in newsletters. Establish contacts at local senior citizen centers, hospitals, and doctors’ offices who may recommend your services to clients.
For the up-front expenses, you will need a clean, reliable sedan or small van. Other expenses include a commercial or limousine driver’s license, appropriate vehicle plates, and commercial insurance. Some localities require car services to obtain a permit, and you may need to pay for the right to pick up or drop off passengers at airports, convention centers, and other government-owned or -licensed facilities. You will also need a cell phone to accept bookings while you are on the road, to call airlines to check on schedules, and to keep in touch with clients who may call to advise you of delays.
In some cases, most car services charge an hourly rate for transportation around town, generally in the range of $35 to $50 per hour for a sedan or minivan; limousines may charge $80 to $100 per hour. Calculate your hourly rate on the basis of the operating cost for the vehicle plus fixed expenses such as licenses, insurance, and a profit for your time. Services also commonly offer fixed rates from a particular region to an airport, bus terminal, or other popular destination. Some services charge for time spent waiting for delayed flights, lengthy doctors’ office appointments, and so on. Customers must pay any tolls and entrance fees. It is also customary for customers to give a gratuity, usually about 15 percent. Regular accounts are usually given a discount on hourly rates or a percentage off the monthly bill for service above a certain level.
