If you find yourself calling on-demand car services often -- such as ride shares and taxi cabs -- you might want to consider engaging with a dedicated chauffeured service instead. Chauffeured services operate very similarly to on-demand car services in practice, but their pricing is negotiated in advance and they are hired on a contract basis. A chauffeured service will expect to engage you on scheduled days and will make themselves available to you at specific times. There are a few distinct advantages to this type of service.

1. You Can Develop a Relationship With a Driver

Rather than having to hope that you get a conscientious, friendly driver each time you call an on-demand service, you can work with a preferred chauffeur. Even services that rotate their drivers will usually only rotate a few, and you can always ask that they keep you in mind. This is because a chauffeured service generally engages fewer clients than a taxi service or ride share program would. 

2. You Could Save on Money

With a chauffeured service, you can negotiate fees on a per day, per week, or per month basis rather than having to pay them each time they drive you. You won't need to worry about a meter ticking because there is no meter (and this can also reduce your stress on busy days). Also, if you were driving by yourself, you'd have to worry about parking fees, toll booths, and gas costs. With a chauffeured service, you won't have to worry about those extra costs.

3. You Don't Have to Wait

An on-demand car service can't be scheduled the way that a chauffeured service can. And a chauffeured service can wait for you while you complete tasks -- without a costly meter running. This makes chauffeurs far more convenient, especially if you're operating on a strict time crunch.

4. You Have Access to a Network

Many chauffeur and black car services have a national network that they can tap into. Some even have a global one. What does this mean for you? It means that you can contact your chauffeured service practically anywhere and still get the same service that you're used to receiving.

5. You'll Ride in Better, Safer Cars

Chauffeured services generally only use luxury sedans, limousines, and higher end black cars -- this is a safer option of transportation. On-demand services usually only require that the cars be fairly new and meet some very basic standards. 

6. You Won't Need to Worry About Your Things

Ever forget a purse, briefcase, or expensive phone in a vehicle? A taxi or other on-demand car service could pick up dozens of individuals before you notice your item missing, and it could become impossible to retrieve. A chauffeured service will be easier to contact regarding your items, as you'll know exactly which vehicle you rode in.

A chauffeured service generally gives faster, more efficient service in many ways compared to on-demand car services. You can get quotes from local chauffeurs to determine which option would best suit your needs.