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GOGO Charters launches operations in UK

Company helped revolutionize the motorcoach industry by integrating a technology-first approach into its booking process.

December 11, 2017
GOGO Charters launches operations in UK

Shofur, the parent company of GOGO Coach Hire, was recently named the #21 fastest-growing company in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine.

GOGO Charters

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Shofur, the parent company of GOGO Coach Hire, was recently named the #21 fastest-growing company in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine. GOGO Charters

GOGO Coach Hire, an extension of U.S.-based transportation service GOGO Charters, is now offering coach hire and minibus reservation services in the United Kingdom.

GOGO Charters help revolutionize the motorcoach industry by integrating a technology-first approach into its booking process. Utilizing API technology, GOGO Coach Hire aggregates local coaches, tracks hundreds of drivers, and monitors real-time vehicle availability, allowing reservation specialists to coordinate bookings for corporations, schools, government organizations, sports clubs, and more, 24-hours a day.

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“Having round-the-clock access to every coach’s location and availability means we can provide an immediate quote for any trip,” explains Armir Harris, CEO of GOGO Charters. “We help match groups with fast transport options and pair them with local, experienced drivers who are familiar with the area. Passengers can travel confidently knowing they will arrive to their destination efficiently and safely.”

GOGO Coach Hire kicked off its operations London, but is rapidly expanding to a number of major cities in the UK. Shofur, the parent company of GOGO Coach Hire, was recently named the #21 fastest-growing company in the U.S. by Inc. Magazine.

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