Security Drivers in New York City
A security driver is part of your protection detail, not a ride service. Our drivers plan every route, watch for surveillance and know how to get you out of trouble, from a Midtown curb to a driveway in the Hamptons.
REQUEST A CONSULTATIONMore Than a Driver
In New York, the most exposed moments of an executive's day happen around the car: waiting at the curb, sitting in traffic, arriving at a venue everyone knows you are going to. A security driver is trained for exactly those moments.
Before a trip, the driver studies the route, the alternates and every point where the vehicle will have to slow down or stop. During the trip, they watch the mirrors as much as the road. If something looks wrong, changing course is their call to make, immediately.
Our drivers go through the same executive protection training as the rest of our specialists, with defensive driving, route planning and real-time traffic management on top of it.
Security Driver vs. Chauffeur
Both get you to your destination. Only one is trained to think about who else knows where you are going. Read the full comparison on our blog.
| Chauffeur | Security Driver | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary job | ChauffeurComfort, punctuality and service. | Security DriverYour safety first, then comfort and punctuality. |
| Route planning | ChauffeurThe fastest route on the day. | Security DriverPrimary and alternate routes planned in advance, with safe places to stop identified along the way. |
| Awareness | ChauffeurFocused on the road and the schedule. | Security DriverWatches for vehicles that follow, people who wait and patterns that repeat. |
| Arrivals | ChauffeurPulls up wherever the passenger asks. | Security DriverChooses the pickup point, keeps the car ready to move and coordinates with the agents on foot. |
| If something goes wrong | ChauffeurWaits for instructions or calls the office. | Security DriverTrained to get the client out of the area first and report second. |
| Training | ChauffeurA driving license and customer service. | Security DriverDefensive driving and executive protection training. |
Built for People Who Are Easy to Find
If your schedule, your office or your face is public, the route between places is where you are most exposed.
C-Suite Executives
Daily commutes, board meetings, investor days and roadshows, where the calendar is known and the route is predictable.
VIPs and Public Figures
Talent, athletes and well-known families who are recognized on the street and followed by press or fans.
Visiting Delegations
Executives and officials landing at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark or Teterboro who need to move through an unfamiliar city on a tight schedule.
Events and Galas
Arrivals and departures for galas, premieres, shareholder meetings and private events, when everyone knows where you will be and when.
Families
School runs, weekend trips to the Hamptons and everyday movements for families with a public profile.
Where We Drive
Across New York City and the places our clients actually go.
Manhattan
Midtown and Financial District offices, hotels and venues, where gridlock turns every stop into a curbside exposure.
VIEW AREAQueens
JFK and LaGuardia arrivals and departures, Long Island City, and events at Flushing Meadows and Citi Field.
VIEW AREABrooklyn
Residences in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Park Slope, events at Barclays Center and the bridge crossings into Manhattan.
The Hamptons
Summer on the East End: the long drive out, Montauk Highway traffic and estate-to-event movements.
VIEW AREANew Jersey
Teterboro and Newark airports, the Jersey City and Hoboken waterfront, MetLife Stadium and Bergen County residences.
VIEW AREAHow the Service Works
- 01
Confidential consultation
We start with a conversation about who is traveling, where, how often and what worries you. Nothing leaves the team assigned to you.
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Threat and route assessment
We review the client's profile and the itineraries, then plan primary and alternate routes, pickup points and safe places to stop.
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Driver assignment
We match the driver to the risk and to the setting, from a discreet daily commute to a vehicle inside a full protective detail.
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Coordinated movement
On the day, the driver works with the agents on foot and with our coordination desk, adjusting for traffic, closures and anything out of place.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a security driver and a chauffeur?
A chauffeur's job is comfort and punctuality. A security driver's job is your safety: they plan primary and alternate routes, watch for surveillance, control where the car stops and are trained to drive you away from a threat before anything else.
Can a security driver also act as a bodyguard?
For low-profile, everyday movements a trained security driver can cover both roles. When the risk is higher we separate them: the driver stays with the vehicle, ready to move, while a protection agent stays with the client on foot.
Which areas do you cover?
Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Hamptons and New Jersey, including airport transfers at JFK, LaGuardia, Newark and Teterboro. Longer trips can be planned on request.
Do you work with visiting executives and delegations?
Yes. The airport is often the first exposure point of a visit, so the detail can start at arrivals and run through the hotel, the meetings and the departure.
How far in advance should I book a security driver?
As early as you can. Route planning and advance work take time, especially for multi-day visits or public events. Tell us your dates as soon as you know them and we will tell you what we need to plan properly.
How much does a security driver cost?
It depends on the hours, the number of days, the vehicle and the level of risk. We quote after a short, confidential consultation, so you only pay for the coverage the situation calls for.
Plan Your Next Movement With Us
Tell us who is traveling and where. We will come back with a plan, confidentially and at no cost.
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