Early in 2007 we kicked around the idea of creating a company that could top companies like Limo Link and Savoya and compete with the big boys. Even then we thought that the aggregator companies and the lead generation model had just about run its course. The conversation actually started with the question: “Why is the limousine industry treated like the ugly step sister of the travel industry? The answer was simple. Every other part of the industry was part of the GDS system and the limousine industry is so fragmented that it is impossible to link them together.
With a focus on solving that issue, it became obvious that how companies like Orbitz, Expedia and Travelocity became so important to the travel industry was the fact that they sold empty seats on planes and empty beds in hotels and empty cars at Hertz, Avis and the rest. So we began to map out a system that would do the same thing for the limousine services.
The first assumption was to build the platform on unused inventory, vehicles sitting in the garage. This was based on the fact that until our technology, limousine and sedan services had no means of advertising those garaged vehicles in real time. Next we had to decide how. The obvious answer was a web based online portal. Once that was decided, it had to be designed to be both and front end and back end system that had an incredible user interface and a functional easy to use back end for the supplier.
Once those things were mapped out it was time to develop the technology platform. It took nearly two years of customizing, testing and trial and error to find the website now known as CheapLimoRates.com. The journey has been well worth the wait. Our discount based model, allows our Limousine Service Partners to market their companies in real time. It allows customers the opportunity to comparison shop and book services in mere minutes and it creates the ability for our partners to be part of the travel industry on a whole new level.
We believe that throughout 2010 our technology will catch on with the travel industry. Once we have acceptance by the travel search sites, we believe that the limousine industry will see a resurgence that will allow all of us to become more successful. If you have not joined CheapLimoRates.com yet and you are involved in the chauffeured transportation industry in any capacity you need to join and become part of the revolution. Visit www.cheaplimorates.com and click on the limo partners join now tab. You will be glad you did.
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