The concept of a luxury utility car, such as used Volvos, seems like an odd choice when you are going to start providing on-demand driving services for customers. However, these vehicles have more going for them than you think. They are actually a better option when you drive for a company that provides consumers an on-demand transportation service through an app on their smartphones. Here is why.
Luxury
Vehicles classified as "luxury" vehicles have a higher status in transportation apps. You are given higher priority than other drivers because you can provide the extra comfort that customers would expect in a luxury vehicle. This means that the app you drive for will give you "dibs" on V.I.P. fares arriving at the airport or needing transportation to and from luxury resorts. That is extra money in your pocket for driving a luxury vehicle.
Utility
These vehicles have extra storage compartments behind the rear seats. This is particularly important and useful when you pick customers up from the airport or from their hotels and resorts. You actually have someplace to put all of the customers' luggage, instead of attempting to squish it in the back seat with your passengers. It appears more professional on your part, and your customers are pleased that they do not have to share the backseat with their luggage.
High-Tech Dash
Even in a used car by this manufacturer, you will find a high-tech dash that is standard. Rear-view backing and parking assist are common. Touchscreens in the dash let you select the information you need to display, including driving instructions, outdoor weather reports and forecasts (which your customers may want to know). There are also proximity alarms, which help you stay out of an accident when you have passengers in the car with you. Voice-activated systems are present in many of the newer (but still used) models.
Reliability
If you are going to drive for a transportation app/company, you have to be reliable. Reliability is an absolute necessity if you are going to make money doing this kind of work. Having a luxury utility car that also has a high reliability rating is the way to go. As you do your research for the right car for the job, you may find several vehicles that fit one or more of these requirements and categories, but only a small few that fit all of the requirements and categories.
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