ICS, 1-800-Book-A-Limo

Name

ICS, 1-800-Book-A-Limo

Legal name

1-800-Book-A-Limo

Website

https://bookalimo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICS, operating as 1-800-Book-A-Limo, is a privately held luxury chauffeured transportation marketplace founded in 1986 that connects corporate and individual travelers with a vetted chauffeur network across 600+ cities globally, offering point-to-point, hourly, and event ground-logistics services alongside integrated private jet charter coordination.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chauffeured Transportation Services

NAICS

Limousine Service (485320), Limousine Service (48532), Charter Bus Industry (48551)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive / Corporate Chauffeur Services (THADAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pre-Booked Private Hire / Chauffeur (PHV/Limo) (THAIAGAD), Chauffeured / Black Car & Executive Car Services (THACAIAC), Event & Wedding Chauffeur / Limo Services (THADAEAI), Private Transportation & Chauffeur-Hosted Experiences (THAJALAD)

Keywords

• Chauffeured transportation services
• Luxury ground transportation
• Private jet charter
• Corporate travel services
• Executive car services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Chauffeured Transportation Bookings: Transaction-based revenue from point-to-point, hourly, as-directed, and round-trip bookings across sedan, SUV, sprinter van, and motor coach fleet. Revenue generated per ride with pricing based on distance, duration, and vehicle type.
2. Affiliate Commission Program: Website owners and travel agents earn commissions for each confirmed reservation originating from their channel. Track rides, payouts, and reports from affiliate dashboard.
3. Corporate Account Billing: Enterprise accounts for Fortune 1000 and mid-size companies with dedicated billing, manifest management, and concierge coordination services.
4. Private Jet Charter Coordination: Revenue from coordinating private jet charters through bidding system, including complimentary chauffeured transfers bundled with each charter booking.
5. Specialized Services: Additional revenue from greeter services, onsite dispatch facilities, bilingual services, and event logistics coordination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Book A Limo provides global chauffeured ground transportation across 600+ cities via a vetted chauffeur partner network and luxury fleet (executive sedans, SUVs, Sprinter vans, motor coaches, stretch limousines, and mini-coaches), supported by a 24/7 concierge model, 70,000+ programmed flat rates, and real-time GPS tracking. The company also coordinates private jet charters through a proprietary bidding system reaching 4,000+ ARG/US Gold-rated air carriers, serving corporate, event, wedding, and private aviation clients across Fortune 1000 and individual consumer segments.

Product overview

Book-A-Limo (ICS) operates a unified luxury ground transportation platform offering chauffeured car services across 600+ cities worldwide. The core product portfolio includes point-to-point, as-directed (hourly), round-trip, and ground logistics services for corporate travelers, events, and private aviation coordination. The service is accessible via a consumer-facing website and mobile apps (iOS and Android), with partner programs enabling affiliate monetization and a chauffeur network expansion. Private jet charter services complement the ground transportation offering, providing a seamless air-ground command experience. The fleet spans sedans, SUVs, sprinter vans, motor coaches, stretch limousines, and mini coaches. Additional services include greeters, bilingual support, and onsite dispatch facilities for high-volume events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICS: Internal brand/acronym used for the corporate identity and B2B services including ICS Chauffeured Transportation and ICS Private Aviation.

Products and services

• Point-to-Point Chauffeured Service Standard one-way chauffeured ride between a specified pickup and drop-off, available globally with programmed flat rates, real-time GPS tracking, and a vetted chauffeur in cities across the network.
• As Directed (Hourly) Service Hourly chauffeur and vehicle retained at the client's disposal for multi-stop days, waiting time, and flexible routing, priced by the hour and suited to executive days and unpredictable schedules.
• Round Trip Chauffeured Service Pre-arranged round-trip chauffeured transportation where the same vehicle and chauffeur return the client to the originating location, used for airport runs, event transfers, and closed-loop corporate movements.
• Ground Logistics Command Center Centralized operations hub that orchestrates complex multi-vehicle ground movements for large events, roadshows, conferences, and group transportation across single or multiple cities.
• Greeters Service Staffed meet-and-greet greeters stationed at airports, venues, and arrival points to welcome clients, assist with luggage, and direct them to their chauffeur and pre-arranged vehicle.
• Onsite Dispatch Facility Dedicated onsite dispatch personnel deployed at client venues, hotels, or event sites to manage live fleet movements, schedule adjustments, and rider coordination in real time.
• Bilingual Service Bilingual chauffeur and concierge support for international clients and delegations, ensuring service delivery in languages beyond English across global itineraries.
• Private Jet Charter Coordination Private jet charter coordination service that uses a bidding system to match client itineraries to 4,000+ ARG/US Gold-rated air carriers, spanning Very Light, Mid Size, Super Mid, Heavy, and VIP Airliner categories, bundled with chauffeured ground transportation at both ends of the trip.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 live ride tracking and operations oversight
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chauffeurs & Service Providers NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional chauffeurs with luxury vehicles join the ICS network to access corporate, event, and VIP rides across 600+ cities. Requirements include clean driving record, late-model luxury vehicle, 3+ years experience, and professional standards compliance. Partners receive access to broad client base, flexible scheduling, competitive earnings, and 24/7 dispatch support.
• Website Owners & Travel Agents (Affiliate Program)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTravel agents and website owners integrate ICS booking technology via widget or referral links to earn commissions on confirmed reservations. Partners receive instant access to global transportation services, 24/7 customer support, custom branding options, and affiliate dashboard for tracking rides and payouts.
• ARG/US Gold Rated Air CarrierscoreTechnology or IntegrationNetwork of 4,000+ vetted private jet operators with ARG/US Gold safety ratings. All carriers must be FAA Part 135 certified with detailed maintenance records. Pilots required to be ATP rated with comprehensive Avionics and FAA Simulator training. This partnership enables ICS private jet bidding system access.
• IATAN (International Airlines Transport Association Network)minorOthersIATAN accreditation provides industry credibility and access to travel industry networks. IATAN ID/Account numbers available for travel industry partners and corporate accounts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Blacklane: Global app-based chauffeur service offering pre-booked black-car rides across 300+ cities. Closely comparable to ICS in target customers (corporate/executive travelers), pre-booked model, and international geographic scope, though Blacklane leans more on consumer app experience.
• Carey International: Long-established chauffeured ground transportation provider serving Fortune 1000 corporate clients worldwide with a partner network. Direct competitor in the executive/corporate chauffeur category with overlapping service portfolio and B2B focus.
• LimoLink: Corporate-travel-focused chauffeur booking platform that aggregates vetted operators for enterprise clients. Comparable to ICS in corporate travel GTM, vetted chauffeur network model, and emphasis on negotiated corporate pricing rather than consumer on-demand rides.
• EmpireCLS Worldwide: Premium chauffeured ground transportation provider serving corporate, entertainment, and private aviation clients globally. Closely comparable in premium positioning, executive sedan/SUV fleet, and corporate travel workflows that pair with private aviation FBO transfers.
• GroundLink: National pre-booked chauffeured car service targeting corporate and executive travelers with app-based booking. Similar positioning to ICS in pre-booked, fixed-rate, business-class ground transportation for airport transfers and city-to-city travel.

Broad incumbents

• Sixt Limousine Service: Global mobility company offering chauffeur-driven services as part of a broader car rental, leasing, and ride-hailing portfolio. Overlaps with ICS on executive chauffeur service but operates across many adjacent mobility categories.
• NetJets: Fractional private jet ownership company with its own ground concierge services. Comparable on the private aviation side of ICS's business, illustrating the integrated air-ground model ICS competes with via its bidding system and bundled transfers.
• Wheels Up: Private aviation membership and charter marketplace offering on-demand jet access with ground coordination services. Overlaps with ICS's aviation coordination business and competes for the same HNW/C-suite ground-air wallet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/1800bookalimo
• Facebookfacebook.com/icsbookacar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ics-1-800-book-a-limo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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