From hailing a taxi via an app to flagging one down on the street, getting from A to B has never been easier. But there are occasions where an Uber or a black cab just won’t do – you require a driver who is discreet, impeccably presented and, most importantly, punctual. That’s when you call Capstar Chauffeurs.
Founded by former soldiers Rob Bassett Cross and Charlie Bowmont, the company is one that takes the term ‘military precision’ seriously. Created with the idea of providing ex-servicemen and women with employment, and actively recruiting those who have been injured during service, its success has recently seen it expand outside the UK to its first international outpost in New York.
The thinking behind the concept is sound. The employees’ backgrounds embody, by nature, qualities one covets in the ideal chauffeur – from efficiency, politeness and smart dress to the oft-forgotten ability to read a map. Combine this with a fleet of top-range Mercedes, Jaguars and Range Rovers, and making a good impression on VIPs and top clients is a given.
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Of course, having a military-trained driver has other advantages. Capstar also offers a range of security services, including consulting, protection while travelling and residential security.
The company has already taken the next logical step, leaning on its personnel’s skills to offer both a private jet charter and helicopter rides that can carry five to six people. As with the cars, both can be requested via a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week hotline – the only catch being that it requires actually picking up the phone.
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