Blacklane GmbH
Blacklane welcomes its new cities Sofia and Rotterdam. The premium chauffeur service Blacklane fortifies its leading position in the European market of ground transportation (news with additional features)

Following the latest success with worldwide launches in São Paolo, Bangkok, and Hanoi, Blacklane is continuing its expansion in the European market. Sofia is the first city in Bulgaria and Rotterdam follows as second city in the Netherlands, after Amsterdam. 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 is also important to offer our chauffeur service in every big city on every continent, especially in Europe, where we started in 2012.’

Sofia is Bulgaria’s capital and biggest city. ‘Counting for about 16 percent of the country’s industrial production, Sofia is the most important industrial center in Bulgaria,’ Frank Steuer, also co-founder of Blacklane says, adding, ‘For us, it was the next logical step to finally come to Sofia and to offer our limousine service to the high number of tourists and business people that come to this city.’

Rotterdam is of high importance in European shipping. ‘The third largest seaport of the world is in Rotterdam,’ Steuer states, ‘It is the main trading point for petroleum in Europe and attracts many business travelers that belong to our target group.’ He continues.

Having received overwhelmingly positive feedback wherever it launches and especially in Asia, 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 pickup 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 pickup 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 39 countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, 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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Leonie Heitmüller
Blacklane GmbH
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Email: press@blacklane.com