What Driven is (and isn’t)
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A booking hub: We coordinate a network of licensed operators across Hampshire and the South, including premium and value options.
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Standards you can trust: Every partner carries appropriate licensing, insurance and vehicle checks; drivers are professional and courteous.
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One point of contact: You book with Driven; we allocate, monitor and support the job end-to-end.
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Not a single fleet: The vehicles you see are representative examples from the network, selected to match your request.
Why MPV's shine for hotels & events
The Mercedes V-Class is the default answer for group travel: sliding doors, proper luggage space, and a quiet ride. At busy venues like the Hilton/Utilita Bowl, MPVs reduce shuttle runs and keep agendas on time. Typical capacities are 6–7 passengers with 6–8 large cases (we’ll confirm layout at booking).
Common use-cases we handle daily
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Airport Transfers (Heathrow, Gatwick, Southampton, Farnborough): right-time arrivals, clear forecourt policies (e.g., Heathrow £7), driver details shared in advance.
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Cruise Transfers (Southampton & Portsmouth): slot-timed set-downs, porter coordination where permitted, smooth exit plans on disembark.
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Conferences at Hilton/Utilita Bowl: multi-vehicle schedules, speaker/VIP priorities, and a planned car-park exit so no one is stuck post-event.
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Business Travel: one-way, wait-and-return or multi-stop with quiet cabins and device charging.
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Leisure & Event Travel: London days, concerts, sport and weddings, with shuttles for guests where needed.
How matching works (portal logic)
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Brief received via Bookings (passengers, luggage, stops, timings, access notes).
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Shortlist built across our network by location, vehicle suitability and price.
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Best-fit assigned and confirmed to you with operator/driver details.
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Live oversight on the day; if plans move, we adjust (and, if needed, reallocate fast).
2026 upgrades you’ll notice
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Faster online forms and cleaner confirmations.
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Operator service levels aligned to a single standard (vehicle presentation, comms, wait-and-return rules).
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Smarter routing that blends local knowledge (New Forest animals, weekend events, cruise turnarounds) with live traffic.
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Fair pricing with any extras (e.g., airport forecourts) itemised clearly.
Planning tips (so we nail it first time)
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Share exact headcount + luggage; MPVs can be configured multiple ways.
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Note mobility needs (fold-flat wheelchairs, frames, prams).
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For multi-address jobs, give the pickup order and any gate/concierge info.
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Tell us if you prefer electric or executive vehicles—we’ll match accordingly.
FAQs
Who actually drives me?
A vetted operator from our network. We’ll send vehicle and driver details ahead of pickup.
Are the vehicles licensed and insured?
Yes—partners must maintain correct licensing, insurance and vehicle checks to remain on our roster.
Can you supply child seats?
Booster seats are available on request; other seat types may be subject to local licensing/practicality—tell us what you need and we’ll advise.
Do you cover beyond Southampton?
Yes—Hampshire, the New Forest and UK-wide by arrangement.
Can you run shuttles for conferences or weddings?
Absolutely. We’ll build a timetable and allocate multiple vehicles to keep guests moving.
Fact of the Day
The Hilton (at the Utilita Bowl) sits minutes from the M27—one reason it’s a favourite base for events with airport and cruise connections across Hampshire.
Local Relevance
Driven coordinates vehicles across Southampton, Winchester, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Ringwood, Romsey, Havant, Lyndhurst, Burley, Barton-on-Sea and the wider New Forest—with national coverage by arrangement.
Ready to book?
Tell us the plan via Bookings. Not sure what you need? Drop a note through Contact Us and we’ll build the schedule and assign the right operator from our network.
