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Wingz Announces $1 Ride Promotion for New Customers in AustinWingz, a peer-to-peer, private car service that offers pre-scheduled, flat-rate rides with a trusted personal driver, today announced the company is offering a $1 promotion to first-time customers in Austin, TX through July 1st. The cost for qualified rides during this promotional period will be $1 for the first 20 miles; rides longer than 20 miles will cost an additional $2/mile. For every ride booked by first-time users during the promotion, Wingz will donate the $1 fare to Caritas of Austin, a local nonprofit organization providing housing, food, education, and employment services. "We're grateful for Wingz's contribution because it affirms the company's mission to strengthen the communities where they do business by partnering with local organizations," said Jo Kathryn Quinn, Executive Director, Caritas of Austin. "We're excited to offer this promotion and raise money for a great cause," said Chris Brandon, CEO, Wingz. "We want to leverage our momentum in Austin, by extending a unique offering to new users and help Caritas of Austin's work to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring." While Wingz began as a personal ride service to and from the airport, riders can also schedule point-to-point rides throughout the greater Austin area. "Wingz is really like having a trusted personal driver-whenever and wherever you need it," said Chris Brandon, CEO, Wingz. "It's more reliable than on-demand because you book in advance and the flat-rate price you're quoted is the price you'll pay. You can even request a favorite driver for future rides." Though the $1 promotion is valid for new rider bookings in Austin through July 1st, the rides can be schduled up to 60 days in advance, covering summer holiday travel and events through August 29th. Airport pick-ups and drop-offs to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) must be booked two hours in advance; all other rides in the greater Austin area require just one hour. For full details of the promotion, visit wingz.com/austin. Wingz-backed by Expedia (News - Alert), Altimeter Capital, and Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff-is currently available in 10 markets and 18 airports. Unlike other rideshare companies, Wingz is not an on-demand car service-riders can schedule their rides up to two months in advance. Wingz takes rider and passenger safety very seriously and is in compliance with the city of Austin's fingerprinting requirement. Wingz drivers are handpicked, vetted, and provided with a $1M liability insurance policy. Wingz launched at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) on May 9, 2016. For more information on Caritas of Austin, visit caritasofaustin.org. For more information on Wingz's promotion, go to wingz.com/austin. Press Kit Social Media Facebook (News - Alert): facebook.com/Wingz Twitter (News - Alert): @WingzTeam About Wingz Wingz takes the hassle out of getting to and from the airport with pre-booked, flat-rate, private rides that put control in the hands of the traveler. In addition, our new WingzAround service-currently in Beta-offers private transportation beyond airports and is available in the greater Austin area, with plans for expansion to other cities. The Wingz app-based scheduling platform connects travelers with local drivers for a seamless and personal experience, free of surge pricing and other surprises. Wingz drivers are handpicked, vetted, and provided with a $1M liability insurance policy. Backed by Expedia, Altimeter Capital, and Salesforce.com (News - Alert) CEO Marc Benioff, Wingz has become the trusted airport ride service of choice for more than 20,000 frequent business and leisure travelers. To book your next ride, download our app or visit wingz.com.
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