Shield Chauffeurs Ltd

Private Airport Transfers & Chauffeur Service in Hertfordshire & London

Shield Chauffeurs Ltd is a pre-booked private transport company operating in Hertfordshire, London and nearby areas. Its activity focuses on door-to-door transfers to Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and London City airports, aimed at both leisure travellers and families as well as corporate clients. The company presents itself as a licensed private hire operator with organised and insured journeys.

The service is booked by providing the pickup point, destination and travel date, and the company assigns a Mercedes E-Class or V-Class depending on the number of passengers and luggage. Included features are flight monitoring, meet and greet with a name board in the arrivals area, 60 minutes of free waiting from landing, and luggage assistance. It also offers child seats if requested in advance, indicating the child's age.

Pickup Areas and Airports Covered

Transfers are made from homes, hotels and businesses. Among the usual pickup areas mentioned on the website are Watford, Bushey, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Harpenden, Radlett, Borehamwood, Rickmansworth, Barnet, Finchley, Hampstead and London. For unlisted points, the company asks for the pickup postcode and destination airport to prepare a personalised quote.

In the airports section, the company details specific services for Heathrow, Luton, Gatwick, London City and Stansted, as well as transfers between Heathrow and London. For Heathrow pickups, the service includes collection from all terminals, flight monitoring and 60 minutes of free waiting. The company states that it sends clear instructions about the meeting point before arrival.

Chauffeur Services for Corporate, Events and Private Journeys

In addition to airport transfers, Shield Chauffeurs Ltd offers chauffeur-driven transport for corporate, private and long-distance journeys in Hertfordshire, London and the rest of the UK. The website distinguishes several types:

• Corporate travel: executive transport for meetings, conferences, client transfers and corporate events.
• Cruise port transfers: connections with Southampton, Dover, Portsmouth and other UK cruise terminals.
• Sporting and special events: transfers to Wembley Stadium, Ascot, Wimbledon, The O2 and private events.
• Private chauffeur: pre-booked transport for sightseeing, long journeys, appointments and special occasions.

The company also offers chauffeur services in London, transfers for American travellers, London shopping routes and chauffeur-guided tours of the city and other areas of the UK. Destinations outside the capital include Oxford, Cambridge, Bicester Village and the counties of Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. It also offers a chauffeur service to visit the Harry Potter world in Hertfordshire.

Fleet and Driver Profile

The fleet consists of two Mercedes models. The V-Class is aimed at families, groups and corporate travellers needing space and luggage capacity, while the E-Class Executive Saloon is designed for individual travellers, couples and executive journeys. The company recommends stating the number of passengers and luggage requirements when requesting a quote to choose the most suitable vehicle.

Drivers are professionals with DBS certification, according to the company's own presentation, and are described as discreet and attentive. The company highlights local knowledge of Hertfordshire, north and central London and the main London airports, as well as real-time chauffeur tracking.

Booking and Customer Service

Bookings are managed through the online quote and booking system or by phone. To request a quote, the company asks for the pickup postcode, airport, date, flight details, number of passengers and luggage requirements. There are specific forms for corporate travel enquiries and chauffeur quote requests.