Chauffeur Service Singapore | Titanium Limousines Pte Ltd
Ever wondered how chauffeurs came to be? Well, let’s start with the name itself, “chauffeur” – in French, it means the stoker, derived from coachmen who originally had to stoke hot coals for motorized vehicles in the olden days. The term has later been adopted by Americans, calling private drivers chauffeurs instead of the English term “driver” because at the time the best cars came from France. As for the actual time when the profession of chauffeuring first came about, well we’re not certain. But it’s safe to assume that the concept of paying someone to take you from destination to destination is as old as people need to be transported from one place to another.
Chauffeur Service : In the Beginning
In the 15th century, chauffeurs or coachmen are skilled automobilists who man fancy carriages, drawn by the finest horses in town. Back then, only those of higher social class can afford a chauffeur service – well coach service to be exact because it wasn’t until a few years later when the term chauffeur was widely adapted.
Chauffeur Service : The Evolution
When motorized vehicles made their way to the society in the 1900s, coachmen became chauffeurs. At the time chauffeurs had a few extra responsibilities other than driving. Most chauffeurs are employed by a single person or a family. Aside from driving, it is also their responsibility to maintain the vehicle, carry out repairs, and ensure the car is always in tip-top shape.
Chauffeur Service : A New Era is Born
Later in the 19th century, when the economy started to regress, many chauffeurs have been let go by their employers. But the need for people to get around has not stopped. From this rose the idea of private chauffeur services and limousine service companies. An industry that has continued to provide excellent service to date.
Chauffeur Service : In the 21st Century
Today, in the 21st century, the chauffeur and limousine service business has evolved in many different aspects. The service is not only for the affluent personalities in the society but for everyone who simply needs to go from a place to another.
Limousine service and chauffeur service companies offer a wide variety of options so clients can choose the service that fits their needs. For business meetings and corporate events, hire a chauffeured limousine service to drive clients and business parties from one venue to another. Getting married? Hire a fancy limousine service and arrive at your ceremony looking like royalty. The list goes on – the point is the industry has evolved so much since the 15th century and it has given us choices and plenty of options.
At Titanium Limousines, we have continued to uphold the chauffeuring excellence that has been alive since the 1500s. Our wide array of well-maintained vehicles are always ready to safely and efficiently take each and every passenger to their destination. Our professional chauffeurs are well-versed in the industry, when you’re with a Titanium Limousine chauffeur – you’re in good hands.
Want to see the Titanium difference, contact us for limousine and chauffeur service bookings: enquiry@titaniumlimousines.com.sg , (+65) 9180 2235.
Source: History of Limousines
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