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Changing the travel game
Blacklane began in 2011 in Berlin, Germany, when frequent travelers Jens Wohltorf and Frank Steuer set out to make professional car service as predictable as booking a flight or a hotel. What started as a two‑person idea has grown into a global platform with an international crew of 400+ people based in hubs across Singapore, Spain, the U.A.E., the U.K., and the U.S.

Over a decade of travel innovation
Today, Blacklane connects guests to licensed local chauffeurs in 60 countries and over 500 cities worldwide. We bring together vetted local chauffeurs under one standard so travelers can expect the same considered, reliable experience whether they are going from New York to Boston, Dubai to Abu Dhabi, or heading into the city from an airport in London, Paris, or Miami.
We make the journey as considered as the destination. Whether you book an airport transfer, a city‑to‑city trip, or an hourly ride, you’ll step into a vehicle that’s professionally driven and curated to give travelers space to think, rest, or work.

How Blacklane works
We work with independent local chauffeur service providers around the world, and through our tech, allow global travelers to book rides with them. We do not provide, own, or control any of the rides offered by these providers, but rather facilitate them. Prices are calculated based on factors including vehicle class, distance, and drive time, and our margin comes from selling those rides to independent local chauffeur service providers, typically via our auction where they can choose the rides that best fit them.
Choose from our ride types:
- Airport transfers – with flight tracking, 1 hour of free waiting time, and a meet‑and‑greet service in Arrivals, so guests can travel worry-free.
- City-to-city – private, long‑distance trips that often replace regional flights or trains for business and premium leisure travel.
- Hourly bookings – a chauffeur on standby for multi‑stop days, events, or meetings across a city.
- On-demand – near‑instant pickups in select cities, delivered to the same standard as scheduled journeys.
Vehicle classes typically include:
- Business Class – premium sedans for everyday work and airport journeys.
- Business Van/SUV – larger vehicles for groups or extra luggage.
- First Class – high‑end sedans and SUVs for high‑impact arrivals.

Quality, safety, and sustainability
Professional, licensed chauffeurs Blacklane works only with vetted local operators and chauffeurs who meet licensing and quality requirements in each city.
- Predictable, stress‑reducing journeys Features like flight tracking, 1 hour of free airport waiting time, and clear pickup instructions help guests avoid last‑minute stress when flights or plans change.
- Upfront, all‑inclusive pricing Fares are fixed at the time of booking and include standard taxes, tolls, tips, and fees. There is no surge pricing, and any additional charges (e.g., changes after pickup) are shown transparently where applicable.
- Carbon‑offset rides and growing EV fleets Every Blacklane ride is carbon offset at no extra cost to the guest, and in key regions like the Middle East, all‑electric fleets and expanded EV offerings are part of a broader push toward sustainable luxury travel.
- 24/7 support Support is available around the clock through the app and website if travel plans change before or during a ride.

Where Blacklane operates
Blacklane operates with licensed partners in 60+ countries and over 500 cities across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond.
To see if Blacklane is available for your route:
- Search your city or airport in the booking flow on blacklane.com or in our app on iOS and Android.
- Discover the countries and cities we cover online.
"Wherever you are around the world, it’s this special feeling of being taken care of."
CEO and co-founder Jens Wohltorf
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