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Velvet Consultancy
About the company
Velvet is a London-based print management consultancy, dedicated to maintaining
close client relationships, providing cost savings and paying close attention to
environmental measures for every process.
The challenge...
Before discovering us in 2008, Velvet's employees had struggled by using either
public transport or cabs to get their equipment to meetings. When considering a
company car, they were particularly concerned about the cost of parking permits,
insurance and tax, especially as a car was not needed on a daily basis.
...and the solution
All employees now have access to Streetcars within a few minutes' walk of their
office, which they can use whenever they need. All the costs of car ownership are
taken care of by Streetcar, leaving Velvet free to focus on their business.
What they say
"Streetcar's extensive local network gives us the flexibility and freedom we require.
Streetcar is there for the everyday, without being on our minds every day. It makes
our working life easier and most importantly more cost effective." (Stuart,
Velvet Consultancy)
XL Recordings
About the company
XL Recordings is a large, independent, London-based record label. Since their launch
in 1989, the label has achieved worldwide success and a string of gold and platinum
certificated albums from artists including Radiohead, The White Stripes and many
more.
The challenge...
XL employees needed a way of attending meetings across London, going to gigs in
and beyond London, and visiting festivals. Many gigs were 2-3 hours drive from London,
and inevitably ended after the last trains to London had departed.
...and the solution
Streetcar allows XL employees to get out of London and back in an evening without
having to spend the night in a hotel. With two or more people in the car, they make
significant savings on train bookings, with far more convenience. The company was
so pleased with their Streetcar account that they were able to sell their company
cars and convert their former garage into a recording studio.
What they say
"I've recommended Streetcar passionately to a lot of people. It's a great concept
that is extremely easy to use, and has the added benefit of being environmentally
beneficial, without ever preaching about it." (Matt, director)
The Water Delivery Company
About the company
The Water Delivery Company was founded six years ago, and is now the leading supplier
of bottled water coolers in London. The company operates out of an office and distribution
centre in Wimbledon and serves businesses anywhere within the M25.
The challenge...
As delivery vehicles are essential to the company, it has always had a fleet made
up of both leased and owned vehicles. With fluctuations in demand, though, they
regularly found that they were in need of additional vehicles at very short notice.
...and the solution
Their Streetcar account now gives them easy access to vans which they can book just
minutes after the demand arises. As well as the flexibility, the company benefits
from costs which match their own vans, but with none of the commitment, as well
as significant administrative time savings, too.
What they say
"We are happy to be supporting a very worthy organisation that is providing an easier,
greener alternative for London's vehicle needs."(Mike, owner)