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As-Directed Chauffeur Service

The professional term for total control: a chauffeur and vehicle reserved by the hour while you decide where to go and when — stop to stop, all on one open itinerary.

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Reserve As-Directed Service

Block the hours you need; direct your chauffeur in real time. See a live flat-rate quote and reserve in about a minute.

Defining the Model

What “As-Directed” Actually Means

“As-directed” means the passenger keeps full control of the route and schedule for the entire booking. You aren’t buying a trip from one point to another — you’re reserving a chauffeur and vehicle for a block of time and directing them as the day unfolds. Three stops or ten, a plan that changes twice, an hour that runs long — it’s all the same booking.

It’s the standard for executive travel, event nights, and any day with an uncertain shape. Wait time is included, there are no per-stop fees, and the chauffeur stays with the vehicle between stops. The only thing you manage is where to go next.

As-directed, by-the-hour, and standby all describe the same service from different angles — see our wait-and-return page for the standby view, or the hourly car service hub for the full picture.

How It Works

The Anatomy of an As-Directed Booking

You Set the Route

Share an itinerary or none at all — then direct your chauffeur in real time. Add, drop, and reorder stops as the day evolves.

The Chauffeur Waits

Between every stop, your chauffeur stays with the vehicle on standby. No re-booking, no per-stop charge, no waiting at the curb.

Garage-to-Garage Billing

Billing is a simple flat hourly rate for your reserved time. Tolls and parking are handled by your chauffeur; gratuity follows the 15–20% norm.

Extend On the Spot

Day running long? Extend in the moment, subject to availability — the car simply stays with you.

When to Choose It

As-Directed vs. Point-to-Point

A point-to-point ride is best when you have one pickup and one drop-off — an airport run, a single transfer. The meter is the distance, and the booking ends on arrival.

As-directed wins the moment your day has more than one stop, an uncertain end time, or a plan that might change. Once you’d take three or more separate rides — or you simply want the car to wait — booking by the hour is more convenient and usually better value than stacking individual trips, because you stop paying to re-summon a car and start keeping one. Executives, event-goers, shoppers, and anyone running errands across town reach that tipping point fast.

The Fleet

Your Car & Chauffeur, By the Hour

Reserve any black luxury vehicle as-directed — sedan, SUV, Suburban, or Sprinter — for as long as your day requires.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class for hourly chauffeur service by Lux4Rides
Executive Sedan

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The discreet standard for one to three guests — quiet, smooth, and quietly powerful. Ideal for solo executives, couples, and low-key VIP movement by the hour.

3 Guests3 Bags
Cadillac Escalade ESV for hourly chauffeur service by Lux4Rides
Luxury SUV

Cadillac Escalade ESV

Commanding presence and room for up to six with privacy glass — the choice celebrities, athletes, and security details ask for by name.

6 Guests6 Bags
Chevrolet Suburban for hourly chauffeur service by Lux4Rides
Premium SUV

Chevrolet Suburban

Full-size comfort and a deep cargo hold — perfect for a family, a foursome, or a long as-directed day with gear in tow.

6 Guests7 Bags
Mercedes Sprinter for hourly chauffeur service by Lux4Rides
Executive Van

Mercedes Sprinter

Executive-seating Sprinters for groups, teams, and entourages — keep everyone together across every stop, all night, all day.

14 Guests14 Bags

Questions Clients Ask

Hourly Service FAQ

What does “as-directed” mean in a car service?

It means you keep full control of the route and schedule for the whole booking. You reserve a chauffeur and vehicle by the hour and direct them as your day unfolds, with unlimited stops and wait time included.

How is as-directed different from point-to-point?

Point-to-point is a single pickup and drop-off that ends on arrival. As-directed keeps the car and chauffeur with you for a block of time, for as many stops and changes as you like.

How is the cost calculated?

A flat hourly rate for your reserved time (garage-to-garage), with no surge. Tolls and parking are handled by your chauffeur; gratuity follows the 15–20% norm.

What is garage-to-garage billing?

It simply means your reserved hourly time is what you pay for — a clean, predictable flat rate for the block you book, with no per-stop fees.

Is there a minimum number of hours?

Yes, a short one — most sedan and SUV bookings start around a 2–3 hour minimum, with a little more for limousines and Sprinters.

Can I change destinations during the ride?

Yes — that’s the whole point. Add, drop, and reorder stops on the fly; your chauffeur follows your direction within the booked time.

Does the chauffeur wait between stops?

Always. Wait time is included and the chauffeur stays with the vehicle on standby.

What happens if I go over my booked time?

You can extend on the spot whenever availability allows — the car stays with you and the additional time is added at the same hourly rate.

Are tolls and parking included?

Your chauffeur handles tolls and parking during the booking; any pass-through costs are shown transparently. No per-stop fees.

Who is as-directed service best for?

Anyone with a multi-stop or open-ended day — executives, event and concert nights, shopping and errands, medical appointments, and VIP itineraries.

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The Lux4Rides Standard

Why Clients Choose Lux4Rides

Most car services quietly pay their chauffeurs as little as possible — and clients feel it: a rushed, distracted driver doing a cheap job badly. Lux4Rides was built on the opposite belief. We pay our chauffeurs fairly and hand-pick every one, so you're welcomed by a professional who is calm, prepared, discreet, and proud to deliver a five-star experience.

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Every chauffeur is vetted, background-checked, and hand-picked — never a random driver.

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We compensate our chauffeurs fairly — motivated professionals deliver better service.

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Trained for discretion with VIPs and celebrities daily — you're in expert hands.

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Transparent, confirmed pricing — never surge pricing or surprise fees.

“I would rather pay my chauffeurs what they are worth and earn your trust, than cut corners and lose it. A respected, well-paid professional is calm, prepared, and proud — and that is the ride you remember.” — Sam Altabbaa, Founder & CEO, Lux4Rides

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