SIXT Expands Ride Hailing in North America by Integrating Blacklane Chauffeur Services
Blacklane’s premier selection of luxury travel experiences are now available for SIXT ride customers in the U.S. and Canada via the SIXT app and SIXT.com
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SIXT, a leading global mobility provider, and Blacklane, leading global chauffeur company, today announce that Blacklane chauffeur services are now bookable through SIXT ride in North America via the SIXT app and SIXT.com. SIXT ride is the ride-hailing and premium chauffeur services offering of SIXT. This enables more convenience and flexibility for SIXT ride customers looking to book premium travel in the United States and Canada, as SIXT ride users now have access to Blacklane’s wide range of services that cater to business and leisure travelers in addition to the already existing SIXT ride-hailing offering.
By integrating Blacklane as a trusted partner in the ride-hailing and chauffeur services offered through SIXT ride, customers will benefit from a broader selection of high-quality options such as Airport Transfers, In-City Rides, Chauffeur-by-the-Hour bookings and City-to-City connections between metropolitan areas while enjoying the seamless SIXT ride booking experience. In addition, customers will have even more choices to pick from several vehicle types that fit every occasion including First Class (the latest top range models, e.g., Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7-Series), Business Class (vehicle classes such as Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade), Electric Class, and Business Van/SUV. All bookings can be made via SIXT app or SIXT.com/ride, selecting the Ride option and their destination. This allows customers to efficiently manage all their mobility needs in one place.
Tom Kennedy, President, SIXT North America: “SIXT is committed to providing our customers with premium mobility solutions across car rental, subscription, ride-hailing and chauffeur services. We are excited to welcome Blacklane as a valued partner and grow together as SIXT expands its footprint across North America, the most important growth market for both companies.”
Kyle Fackler, Head of Market Management Americas at Blacklane: “It’s great to see our offering integrated into SIXT’s services. Their extensive experience in the area of premium ride services, combined with Blacklane’s luxury offering and presence in North America, create a powerful combination that will bring elevated experiences to our guests in the United States as well as Canada and drive both companies’ market growth.”
This news follows SIXT and Blacklane’s partnership announcement in September of 2023, which announced the joint effort in expanding their footprint in international markets with an initial special focus on North America. The cooperation will also benefit from SIXT’s continued expansion across North America as well as the recent launches of Blacklane’s on demand service and City-to-Beach connections. The cooperation will further both companies’ mission of enhancing mobility and curating better experiences for travelers across North America.
About SIXT
Sixt SE with its registered office in Pullach near Munich, is a leading international provider of high-quality mobility services. With its products SIXT rent, SIXT share, SIXT ride and SIXT+ on the mobility platform ONE, the company offers a uniquely integrated premium mobility service across the fields of vehicle and commercial vehicle rental, car sharing, ride hailing and car subscriptions. The products can be booked through the SIXT App, which also integrates the services of its renowned mobility partners. SIXT has a presence in more than 100 countries around the globe. The company stands for consistent customer orientation, a lived culture of innovation with strong technological competence, a high proportion of premium vehicles in the fleet and an attractive price-performance ratio. In 2023 Sixt Group achieved consolidated pre-tax earnings of EUR 464.3 million and another significant increase in consolidated revenue to EUR 3.62 billion. Sixt SE has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 1986 (ISIN ordinary share: DE0007231326, ISIN preference share: DE0007231334).
https://about.sixt.com
About SIXT ride
SIXT ride is a product of the premium mobility provider SIXT. SIXT ride cooperates with various local suppliers of ride services worldwide and aggregates them on a digital platform. Users of the SIXT ride platform can simply book professional transfer and limousine services as well as on demand ride-haling options via the SIXT app or website (sixt.com/ride) in over 600 destinations globally. By booking directly via SIXT users benefit from additional features including comprehensive support across all touchpoints, live-tracking of the driver, central invoicing and many more.
www.sixt.com/ride
About Blacklane
We are Blacklane, providers of premium global chauffeur services. Our mission is to create true peace of mind for discerning guests by delivering perfect experiences around the world to inspire for a better future. Blacklane offers airport transfers, City to City commutes, In City mobility options and chauffeur services by the hour in over 50 countries globally, either pre-booked or On Demand. Whether it’s for business or pleasure, Blacklane and its 300 employees and thousands of chauffeur partners have the right premium transportation service for you. By changing how people move, we opened up new opportunities for our chauffeur providers and set industry standards for climate protection in the travel industry.
www.blacklane.com
Contacts
For SIXT North America:
Zimmerman PR, [email protected]
Joseph Gerbino, SIXT, [email protected]
For Blacklane:
Mariana Vogt, [email protected]
Kendall Donohue, [email protected]
