Mobile Office Is Time-saving
Sydney Morning Herald
Monday April 4, 1988
BUDGET Transport Industries is targeting its chauffeur-drive division for special promotion this year, as business travel and conventions, notably World Expo in Brisbane, take on a new image in Australia.
According to chief executive Bob Ansett, the chauffeur-drive division is already enjoying huge growth across the country, particularly on the eastern seaboard.
With the interstate and international business traveller in mind, Mr Ansett predicts a change in the attitudes of travelling businesspeople.
Australians are realising the advantages of travelling in a similar fashion to their American and Japanese counterparts, according to Budget. "Work can be done whilst away from the office - in the chauffeur-drive car, in fact -because of the extras provided by the limousine service," Mr Ansett said.
The chauffeur-drive alternative gives busy executives their "office away from the office" as well as efficient transport in possibly unfamiliar territory.
Each car is equipped with an STD and ISD telephone and a uniformed driver who doubles as a guide, notably for wives and families of business executives
In local terms, two- or three-day business trips could be shortened by using the "office on wheels" service. Increasingly expensive overnight accommodation interstate can be curtailed through making more efficient use of the daylight hours, particularly the otherwise wasted time between appointments.
In addition, the limousine stays with the client all day - from airport to airport - further reducing delays in waiting for cabs (or the cost of parking tickets).
Budget Chauffeur Drive has been selected official supplier to World Expo 88. A fleet of 120 vehicles is to be on standby in Queensland for Expo.
Pick-up will be from anywhere clients require, including Brisbane airports and Gold Coast locations.
Tours of the city and its attractions can be incorporated in transfers to Expo, and helicopters, as well as a range of prestige motor vehicles, will be included in the service where required.
© 1988 Sydney Morning Herald