This startup wants to take you to, from the airport in style

folarin okunola

May 13, 2016 3:25 PM

The company says it maintains a fleet of owned vehicles (mainly SUVs), driven by well-screened and well-trained drivers.

Airport Runs

Almost every other day, there is a new startup to write about. Sometimes, these startups come across and straw graspers and other times, they look like they mean business.

Most times, only time can tell the fate of a startup. In time, we get to see if they will survive or join the rest of the has-beens.

Airport Runs is an airport shuttle that picks you up and drops you off at your destination for an affordable price in Lagos, Port-Harcourt and Abuja. The company says it maintains a fleet of owned vehicles (mainly SUVs), driven by well-screened and well-trained drivers.

Airport Runs says currently, with one booking a user can cover four (4) punctual trips to and from Airports in Lagos, Port-Harcourt and Abuja.

The company provides 24-hour airport pick-up and drop-off shuttle service. This means that individuals and businesses can now have round airport trip rides in different states with just 1 booking.

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Here are some of the services the company offers:

GPS-installed SUVs for pick-ups and drop-off at any time of the day.
Only professional drivers that arrives 15 minutes before pickup to take you to your destination.
Vehicles are equipped with trackers, charging ports and internet access.
With our 24 hours help line service, you can book through different channels; such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Website, SMS, Text and call.
A reminder is sent few hours before pick-up.

Some of the payment methods which the platform supports include: *737*, Bank transfer, Paypal, Pay with capture, Quickteller, POS, Online platform or Cheque.

This company looks like it is onto something but time will tell if they can survive in the tough business environment of Nigeria or join the heap of companies that have fallen off.

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