Pinpoint Pickup in the Media
Press Contact
Mark Phair
(949) 354-2270
In the News
May 4, 2011
Pinpoint Pickup, the Car-Booking Startup Facing off Against Uber, has Seven Cities Under its Belt—and Wants More — Xconomy
March 16, 2011
"New App Lets Bostonians Ride In Style On St. Patty's Day" — Limousine, Charter & Tour Magazine
March 1, 2011
"Mobile App Development: 20 Women Who Developed Mobile Apps Share Their Experiences" — International Assn. Of Women Entrepreneurs Online
November 4, 2010
"West Coast's leading smartphone town car booking service now live in Bay Area" — Press Release
October 13, 2010
"Pinpoint Control: Getting a Driver from the Dance Floor" — UrbanDaddyLA
Pinpoint Pickup is the one and only mobile town car booking service enabling iPhone, Android and Blackberry users to arrive relaxed and ready for important destinations in major metropolitan areas across the U.S.
Our system allows customers to get a quote and reserve car service in moments, radically simplifying the town car booking process. Launched in Seattle, Wash., in 2009, the company has expanded quickly, establishing service in major metropolitan areas across the U.S.
Pinpoint Pickup is part of a wave of mobile application innovation in the transportation sector. Our proven, highly-scalable business model is supported by a strong network of established operators who benefit from our technology as we continue to innovate and expand.
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Pinpoint Pickup at a Glance
Service Model
User books town car via smartphone or Web. Ride is confirmed via text message and driver may call to confirm details. Car service arrives in as little as an hour, or users can book up to several weeks in advance.
Business Model
The service is free to end users. Sedan companies are charged a referral fee.
Operator Network
Pinpoint Pickup's contracted car companies are licensed operators, carefully pre-screened for quality. Customers can use a preferred operator code to request a specific company.
History
Pinpoint Pickup, LLC, was founded in Redmond, Wash. in 2009, by Jonathan Tai, Desiree Phair and Dirk Groeneveld. The three met via University of California, Irvine.
Vision
To take the hassle out of luxury transportation, using smartphone technology.
Current Cities/Areas
- Boston
- Dallas
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles County/Orange County/Ventura County
- Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tuscon
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Seattle
Expansion Plans
Nationwide expansion plans for 2011. Pinpoint Pickup most recently went live in Boston, Mass.
Platforms/Access
- Mobile
- Free "Ride in Style" iPhone app
- Free "Ride in Style" Android app (beta)
- Free "Ride in Style" Blackberry app (beta)
- Mobile & Web
Minimum Charge/Average Charge
Depending on a metropolitan area's expected traffic congestion and usual ride length, an average ride may cost $60-90. Get a quote anytime.
Funding
Pinpoint Pickup is currently self-funded.
Social Media
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Follow us on Twitter @PinpointPickup