6 years ago

Wheely raises $15 million to build a luxury Uber competitor

  • Wheely, a London-based luxury ride-hailing app, has raised $15 million in Series B funding led by Concentric

  • The company is currently live in London, Moscow, and St

  • Petersburg and plans to expand to Paris this summer

  • They have a strict recruitment process for their drivers, requiring at least three years of previous chauffeur driving experience and multiple tests

  • Wheely currently represents around 11% of gross bookings in London

  • They are looking to expand their business to more cities with affluent people.

      • ProblemTransportation

      "The standard ride-hailing apps like Uber aren't reliable and predictable enough for some customers. There is a need for a luxury ride-hailing service where drivers are trained and vetted for quality and politeness and the cars are high-end."

      Solution

      "Wheely offers a luxury ride-hailing service with a focus on quality. They use only high-end cars (Mercedes-Benz) and only hire drivers with at least three years of chauffeur driving experience. They also have a strict recruitment process including multiple tests including driving tests and etiquette tests to ensure the highest quality of service."

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