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Armed with the idea to replace the taxi, Uber came up with the idea of enlisting everyday drivers to transport other people around in their personal vehicles. As an Uber driver, you essentially become a taxi driver, except you are using your own car. However, let’s consider it in reverse – when you use the Uber app to find a ride, you are getting into the vehicle with a stranger, who has no professional training. While Uber conducts background checks of its drivers, would you trust a background check to tell you everything you need you know about someone who has your safety and comfort in their hands? There is a great deal more to becoming to a professional driver with Limo 805 than being an Uber driver and for good cause.

Before you trust your well-being to an Uber driver, here are 3 reasons why you should reconsider your Uber ride:

1. If you are driving in a regular person’s vehicle, you are subjected to their behavior, because after all it’s their car. From talking on the cell phone to aggressive driving, you can never be sure what to expect when you jump in an Uber ride. Conversely, professional drivers, such as chauffeurs, are extensively trained in both their driving skills and professional etiquette. Chauffeurs learn how to drive in a safe and cautious manner, undergo frequent evaluations by their employers, and trained to be professional and courteous at all times.
2. The condition of an Uber vehicle cannot be assured. Another person’s personal vehicle may be dented, muddy, dirty, and/or in need of mechanical repair. Worse yet, it may have an odd smell which you can’t quite place. Limo 805 offers a meticulously maintained fleet. Regardless of which Limo 805 vehicle you choose, you will ride in luxury.  
3. Uber is under investigation for various alleged actions, which include operating illegally and for injuries sustained by victims of Uber drivers. Ride share companies, like Uber, often fail to take responsibility for their drivers’ actions, because they hide behind the veil of the driver not “really” being an employee and the driver’s vehicle not “actually” being a company vehicle. You must to be able to trust a transportation company to stand behind their drivers and fleet before stepping into a vehicle.

Town Car Transportation in Ventura County

Since 2002, Limo 805 has been an upscale, reliable town car transportation company serving Ventura, Thousand Oaks and Los Angeles, CA.  With over a decade in operation, you can trust our chauffeurs and vehicles to transport you in style. If you are flying into LAX for a business meeting or planning a limo wine tour with friends, contact one of our friendly reservation specialists today by calling (805) 443-2233.

Too many business travelers make the mistake of renting a vehicle for their business trips only to waste valuable time commuting, when corporate limo service is as affordable as a car rental and much more convenient than driving from place to place. At Limo 805, we strive to save you time during your business trips, so you can focus on what is important – business. If you still aren’t convinced that professional transportation services are the way to go, here are 10 reasons to hire a chauffeur for your next business trip to or from Los Angeles:

1. Car rentals are not cheap. If you have to rent a vehicle at the last minute, a car rental can cost you or your company a big hunk of change as you may be forced to take whatever is available from an overpriced rental company whereas corporate limo services from a reputable company, like Limo 805, are quite reasonable and cost-effective.  
2. Where is the car rental counter?! Searching aimlessly for the car rental counter can significantly postpone your arrival time at your destination.
3. Time is wasted standing at car rental counters. Whether it’s waiting in line, processing your credit card or signing a 10 page contract, you can spend up to 45 minutes at a car rental counter.
4. How do I get out of this airport? Simply driving off the airport property can be a test in patience and ingenuity.
5. Traffic – enough said. Driving in LA can be a nightmare. Every Limo 805 chauffeur knows the ways around time-consuming traffic pile-ups at any given time during the day or night.
6. I can’t make a left here! Getting lost in an unfamiliar city can be stressful and time-consuming as GPS isn’t all it’s cracked up to be when you need it most.
7. Parking can be an impossible feat. Congested metro areas, like LA, can present a problem in finding parking. Once you find a spot, you may be forced to walk a long distance and risk looking disheveled when you finally arrive for your meeting.
8. Rental cars have been known to break down. Don’t think you will spared from the infamous “clunker rental car” that has plagued many business travelers.
9. Your business guests will not thank you for the transportation accommodations nor be impressed with your driving skills. Hire a Limo 805 chauffeur to transport your business clients.
10. Give yourself peace of mind. Business traveling is for business, not for stressing yourself with the troubles of a car rental.

Town Car Thousand Oaks

Superior corporate limo service to and from the LA area is only a reservation away. Since 2002, Limo 805 has been providing business clients with professional chauffeured stately vehicles. Contact Limo 805 today by calling 805-443-2233 and inquire about our town car and corporate limo services.