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CEO Pat Charla
Newtown, Conn. — Boutique premium transportation and travel services marketing agency, DriveProfit, is delivering pro bono marketing services to help non-profit organizations that serve the needs and interests of the ground transportation industry reach their growth goals. Utilizing digital and traditional marketing strategies, tactics, and solutions, DriveProfit amplifies the important work that these organizations do to improve the landscape of the ground transportation industry in their local areas. The agency is currently providing pro bono services for the Colorado Limousine Association, Greater Atlanta Limousine Association, Limousine Association of New Jersey, Limousine Association of New York, Arizona Limousine Association, and Tennessee Association of Chauffeured Transportation.
“From increasing program participation to raising awareness on critical issues, we know how essential effective marketing can be for local and regional ground transportation organizations working to affect positive change within our industry,” said DriveProfit CEO Pat Charla. “However, they seldom have the budget for marketing. As a firm that solely serves the ground transportation industry, we feel a strong responsibility to give back to the community by doing what we do best, which is helping organizations grow through smarter marketing.”
Well-versed in ground transportation marketing, DriveProfit utilizes a combination of strategic and tactical strategies and innovative tools to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet both the marketing and organizational development needs of non-profit associations. The company offers a full range of marketing and communications services, including search engine optimization, blogging, website design and development, logo and branding design, social media marketing, public relations, copywriting, and pay-per-click advertising.
Visit driveprofit.com for more information.
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President Sean Arena
Dallas — Limo Anywhere, a software solutions provider for ground transportation operators, has rolled out a series of new products and enhancements to its current portfolio. These additions are part of Limo Anywhere’s commitment to provide best-in-class products for its clients and their customers.
Over the past several months, Limo Anywhere has made good on this assurance through a spate of new releases, including enhancements made to its online reservation software (ORES). The most recent version includes multiple vehicle images, customizable reservations widgets, increased security, and an updated dashboard to give users the best possible experience. In addition, search and reporting capabilities were made more robust.
In March 2018, Limo Anywhere also released two critical apps: LA Mobile, a dispatching/admin app, and Driven Anywhere, a new passenger app tailored for smaller operators who desire a native app solution without the need to build or manage their own independent apps. Both apps are available for Android and iOS users. LA Mobile gives operators the freedom to dispatch on the go: they can manage reservations, assign chauffeurs, monitor trips, and perform searches, all in a convenient app. Driven Anywhere provides a company-branded user experience for passengers who wish to book their own travel.
Head of Product & Design Brandon Edley
“We want to make our products as convenient to use as possible. We recognize that in these busy times, many of our clients require flexibility and freedom, and their customers do as well,” said Brandon Edley, head of product & design for Limo Anywhere. “LA Mobile is fundamentally a new mobile foundation upon which we can build for years to come. Furthermore, our new passenger app solution, Driven Anywhere, provides a simple, low cost, and effective way to enable smaller operators to quickly establish a mobile presence.”
Limo Anywhere has big plans for the future as well. LA Mobile and Driven Anywhere will be continuously upgraded with new capabilities. The company is also in the process of re-launching custom apps for operators who desire to have and promote their own shelf space in the Apple and Android app stores. ORES, the web booking engine, will soon incorporate a major enhancement that will allow online bookers to complete the process in a fraction of the time it currently takes. Last, Limo Anywhere is investing significantly in a state-of-the-art, next-gen user experience built from the ground up, including a redesigned dispatch screen, enhanced activity logging, and an improved rate building and management process, as well as a brand new reporting and analytics module.
Limo Anywhere President Sean Arena commented on his priorities for the company: “Every day, it is incumbent upon us to continue to push the envelope on what we can deliver for our customers and to consistently deliver on those expectations. Each year, we make significant investments in new products, enhancements, and infrastructure. It’s this commitment to investment that enables us to accomplish our mission: to be the preeminent technology provider in ground transportation for operators of all shapes and sizes.”
Visit limoanywhere.com for more information.
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Portland — Schetky Bus and Van Sales announced that they have opened a new sales and service facility in Tolleson, Ariz. As a national distributor of commercial buses, school buses, and mobility vans, Schetky is committed to providing the Southwest with their brand of best-in-class customer service and support. The company will be focusing on selling vehicles in this territory to the local transit agencies, tribes, and businesses.
“Going back to 1942, our belief has always been that customer support is ultimately what drives sales,” said Schetky Vice President David Schetky. “When looking to open a facility in Arizona, one of the comments we heard over and over again was that customers did not feel like they were getting the proper level of support. This was exciting for us, because support is what we excel at. Schetky opening an office in Arizona became the perfect fit.”
In their new location, Schetky will be representing the industry’s top bus manufacturers, including ElDorado, Goshen, Champion, and World Trans.
“Schetky is a very strong dealership for REV Group, and their company is known for going above and beyond to service their loyal customers,” said REV Bus Group’s Regional Sales Director Jason Walle. “As a REV Platinum Partner, Schetky is a great example of how our partnerships can bring success, and our commitment to them allows Schetky to provide the absolute best pricing and parts availability.”
The new office is easily accessible via major freeways such as I-10, Loop 101 and the upcoming completion of Loop 202. Along with vehicle sales, Schetky will be offering parts and service for customers in Arizona, and will provide training for all vehicle and wheelchair accessibility components.
Visit schetkynw.com for more information.
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