iCARS Rolls into Austin, Differentiates Itself from Uber

iCARS, a new web and mobile app technology platform based in San Francisco that connects travelers and corporate clients to licensed, thoroughly-screened executive car service operators and chauffeurs, has made its debut in Austin, Texas.

The company is clearly trying to establish a firm line between its offering versus Uber and Lyft.

“iCARS’ expansion into Austin signifies the growing demand for safe and reliable options in the luxury transportation market, especially in the hospitality space,” said Gary Bauer, founder and CEO of iCARS. “Too often, concierges and doormen don’t have sufficient information about the driver or the car they are putting guests into. iCARS gives hotel operators peace of mind that their guests are being safely transported, allowing them to fulfill their duty of care obligations in a simple and seamless way.”

iCARS also enables third-party providers such as concierges, travel management companies and corporate travel administrators to book rides on behalf of any number of travelers, and entirely manage ground transportation itineraries as part of their duty of care obligations, making it ideal for usage within the business travel and hospitality industry.

The iCARS fleet in Austin is made up of what the company terms “the safest, most reliable luxury vehicles on the road, including Sedan Class, SUV Class and Sprinter Class vehicles.”

While the iCARS network encompasses each regional market’s leading transportation providers, iCARS only works with affiliates who operate insured vehicles driven by professional chauffeurs who meet all state and federal transportation regulations. iCARS can also accommodate “house car” services for the hotel partner’s discretionary use.

iCARS only partners with transportation companies that carry at least $1 million in commercial liability insurance, regularly maintain their vehicles, conduct random drug testing and background checks on their employees, provide driver training courses, fingerprinted employees, and pay employee benefits as required by their respective states.

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