THE DRIVEN BLOG

In this section we bring you the latest news, articles and updates from Driven Worldwide.

How much does a chauffeur cost in the UK?

Mike Bell
September 5, 2023

Whether you need luxury transport for a special occasion or stress-free business travel, hiring a chauffeur could help you travel in style and comfort. But how much does it really cost to hire a chauffeur? The honest answer is that it’s hard to give a figure without knowing the details of the journey. The cost of hiring a chauffeur varies widely based on many different factors. In this article, we’ll explore the factors that affect the cost of hiring a chauffeur and try to answer the question “how much does a chauffeur cost?

Do private drivers need to have a DBS check?

James Decarte
September 5, 2023

Private drivers and chauffeurs are responsible for transporting a wide variety of different passengers, including children and vulnerable adults. This puts private hire drivers in a position of trust, making it more important than ever that they are properly vetted and found suitable for the role.

Service in style: Benefits of hiring a chauffeur

Derya Iljazi
August 3, 2023

Contrary to popular belief, chauffeur services aren’t solely for celebrities. They cater to a wide and varied clientele, meaning more people than you realise benefiting from using them. This article explains exactly what a chauffeur is, what they do, who typically uses their services and the advantages of doing so.

What is the Impact of Business Travel on Mental Wellbeing?

Mike Bell
September 11, 2021

Business travel can have serious implications for people’s health and mental wellbeing. It is now firmly on the agenda as a workplace mental health issue. A study conducted by the International SOS Foundation has revealed that business trips contribute to behavioural changes in people in the workplace. These include depression, stress and anxiety. Some of this is down to how technology has actually extended people’s working hours while travelling, because of its accessibility.

Why Is Business Travel still Important in a Digital World?

Mike Bell
September 5, 2021

With an increasingly joined-up world of digital communications, is business travel still important? While there are convenient, advanced video-conferencing and communications applications such as Skype for Business and Zoom, they are still a form of remote working. Business is about people and, people do business with other people they like, trust and value.

How Chauffeur Class relieves the stress of business air travel

Mike Bell
August 16, 2021

If work-related stress is seen as a 21st century disease, then intense business travel schedules are likely to make it more acute. This is especially true of business air travel. However, while chauffeur class transfers cannot affect what goes on in the air, they can very much help to soften its impact on the ground and significantly improve the passenger’s overall experience.

The Future of the Office

Mike Bell
May 19, 2021

We regularly hear the phrase ‘back to normal’, when referring to a post-Covid life, but what does ‘normal’ or ‘new normal’ look like with regards to working from home and the office? The COVID pandemic has forced a substantial number of companies, across many sectors to help set up remote working facilities for their staff. Many of these businesses may have previously resisted the temptation to offer this opportunity to staff, whilst many businesses operate in sectors where remote working has an impact on how their company can operate.

Why You Should Book Chauffeurs for Your Corporate Event

Mike Bell
April 15, 2021

Transport can be one of the largest logistic headaches when planning a corporate event. It’s also the key to the event’s success. Every corporate event is a showcase of what your company represents. This is how your staff, delegates and clients are going to perceive your business.

What are the Lessons of the Last Mile for Executive Travel?

Mike Bell
April 15, 2021

When it comes to logistics, the last mile is critical. In a world where consumers expect to have so many of their shopping needs met through ecommerce, getting the goods to them directly has taken on a whole new significance. The last mile is that final step, when those goods arrive on your doorstep. It is the absolute distillation of the customer experience.

Taxis or Chauffeurs: the right choice for the job

Mike Bell
March 11, 2021

Knowing the key differences between booking a taxi and hiring a chauffeur can help you to make the right choice for your next trip. By choosing the most suitable mode of transport for your journey, you can keep travel arrangements cost-effective and running smoothly. This blog explains the key differences between a taxi and a chauffeur, to help you decide which mode of transport is best suited to your journey.

How to Travel Safely in High-Risk Areas

Mike Bell
March 5, 2021

We live in a big and wonderful world with many amazing destinations to travel to. Unfortunately, many of these destinations are potentially dangerous. However, just because a place is seen as being dangerous doesn’t mean you have to totally avoid it. Rather you need to be aware of what you’re getting yourself into and make sure you prepare adequately. Here’s our guide to travelling safely in a high-risk area.

How Does Technology Enhance Business Travel?

Mike Bell
September 13, 2019

Technology is helping refine certain key aspects of business travel, but ultimately, people are the driving force behind its development and progress. With the growth of smart technology, the business travel experience is becoming increasingly personalised, and this in turn raises travellers’ expectations of what to expect. At Driven Worldwide, we have long recognised the importance of technology in how we run our executive and chauffeur driven car services.