Chauffeur expands business with luxury BMW
A chauffeur who has worked for sporting legends and rock stars is expanding his business.
Steve Rogers, who started CLASS Executive Cars in Romsey two years ago, has seen a surge in demand from the corporate sector, hospitality events, and social engagements.
To meet this increased demand, the company has added a luxurious BMW 7 Series to its fleet.
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Mr Rogers said: "There's no doubt that the unpredictability of public transport together with our clients' priorities of safety, reliability, and confidentiality, has led to an increase in bookings.
"I think the key to our success is that we offer a service where our clients can concentrate on their engagements while we handle the logistics.
"The new vehicle gives us much more flexibility."
Mr Rogers, who has more than 40 years of experience, has worked with major cruise companies and operates locally, nationally, and internationally.
He aims to fill a gap in the market for people who need a reliable and cost-effective driver for business and social engagements.
The company offers a range of premium chauffeur services for both private individuals and corporate clients.
These include a VIP door-to-door service for busy executives, corporate hospitality, and special events, as well as airport and cruise transfers.
They also provide a fully qualified and experienced driver for clients who want to use their own car.
Mr Rogers has had a stellar career, having been a police-trained driver with some fascinating assignments at home and abroad.
Last year, he drove international rock artists like Green Day and Nile Rodgers and regularly meets leaders of industry as their private jets land at Farnborough Airport.
In 2022, he chauffeured senior UEFA officials in England for the UEFA Women's Championship, which saw the Lionesses beat Germany 2-1 in the final at Wembley.
In 2021, he was a driver for, among others, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, who were playing the Laver Cup at the O2 in London.
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