About Us
About Simply Driven Executive Cars
At Simply Driven, we believe that every journey should be as comfortable, seamless, and luxurious as the destination itself. Founded in 2018 as a family-run business in Derby, our mission has always been to provide first-class executive travel that blends professionalism, reliability, and affordability.
With a fleet of luxury Mercedes vehicles, we deliver bespoke chauffeur services tailored to meet the needs of business professionals, VIP clients, and discerning travellers. Whether you’re heading to an important meeting, catching a flight, or celebrating a special occasion, Simply Driven ensures you arrive in style and on time.
Our core values
We are committed to upholding the highest standards of service and discretion, guided by four key principles:
- Simplicity – A seamless booking process and hassle-free travel.
- Reliability – Punctuality and professionalism you can trust.
- Discretion – A private, secure, and comfortable experience.
- Privacy – Ensuring confidentiality for all our clients.
These values define Simply Driven and are the foundation of everything we do.
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A New Chapter in 2025
After years of dedicated service, Mark and Joanne stepped into semi-retirement in 2025, entrusting the leadership of Simply Driven to Khizer, who has been an integral part of the company since 2022.
Simply Driven continues to operate as a family-run business, committed to delivering the exceptional standards of luxury travel, professionalism, and customer satisfaction that the company is renowned for.
Today, Simply Driven remains Derby’s trusted chauffeur service, offering corporate travel, airport transfers, wedding transport, and bespoke luxury journeys tailored to your needs.
Your Trusted Chauffeurs at Simply Driven
At Simply Driven, our chauffeurs are more than just drivers, they are highly trained professionals dedicated to delivering a first-class travel experience. With years of experience in executive and luxury transport, they ensure every journey is smooth, punctual, and stress-free.
Our team takes pride in their presentation, professionalism, and attention to detail. Chauffeurs are always dressed in corporate business attire, providing a discreet and polished service that reflects the luxury experience we offer. Using advanced route planning and the latest technology, we guarantee punctuality and efficiency, ensuring you reach your destination in comfort and style.
Khizer
Khizer is an experienced chauffeur and has a deep understanding of luxury transport and executive travel. His extensive knowledge of route planning, VIP service standards, and customer care ensures that every journey is seamless and stress-free.
Known for his professionalism, reliability, and personable approach, Khizer is dedicated to making each trip a premium experience.
Mark
Mark is a highly experienced chauffeur who has spent many years delivering premium executive travel throughout Derbyshire and beyond. Renowned for his exceptional knowledge of both local and national routes, he ensures clients enjoy a smooth, efficient, and comfortable journey every time.
Now exclusively operating the Mercedes Jet Class, Mark no longer drives the V Class or E Class vehicles. However, he remains a key member of the Simply Driven team, continuing to provide the outstanding service and professionalism our clients know and trust.
Faz
Faz is a highly skilled chauffeur who operates our Mercedes E Class vehicle, known for his smooth driving, attention to detail, and calm, professional manner. He consistently delivers a comfortable and seamless experience, ensuring every client feels well looked after from start to finish.”
Luxury Chauffeur-Driven Vehicles
Our immaculate fleet of luxury vehicles is complemented by the professionalism and courtesy of our chauffeurs. Each vehicle is meticulously maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, comfort, and refinement, ensuring an exceptional travel experience every time.
Our chauffeurs, always dressed in corporate business attire, use advanced route planning technology alongside their extensive driving experience to guarantee punctuality and efficiency. Whether you’re travelling for business, leisure, or a special occasion, we ensure a seamless and stress-free journey from start to finish.
To enhance your experience, all our vehicles include complimentary Wi-Fi, bottled mineral water, and, upon request, daily newspapers. We offer a bespoke, door-to-door service, and our team is always happy to assist with luggage, local recommendations, or any additional requests—because at Simply Driven, we believe true chauffeur service is about going the extra mile.
Available 24/7 – Travel on Your Schedule
At Simply Driven, we understand that travel doesn’t always fit within standard hours. That’s why our chauffeur service operates 24/7, ensuring you have access to luxury transport whenever you need it.
Whether it’s an early morning airport transfer, a late-night event, or an urgent business trip, our team is always on hand to provide a seamless, reliable, and stress-free experience at any time of day or night.
Simply Driven is committed to offering flexibility, professionalism, and comfort around the clock, so you can travel with confidence, no matter the hour.
Focus on the Little Touches
The little things count and we want to make sure every journey is special. It is why we are always thinking of new ways to add that extra bit of luxury, including our portable office facility for corporate clients and the bespoke video montage service bringing your special photo moments direct to the in-car TVs.
It is one of the many reasons we have such loyal customers who come back time and time again.
A driver vs a chauffeur
Whilst it might seem like a chauffeur is just the same as a taxi driver, the two are completely different. Although both will collect and take you to the destination you require, the service you receive will be completely different.
Understanding about the difference between chauffeur drivers and taxi drivers, will help you to make a more informed decision about the type of service you want to choose.
Here we go through a number of the main things that that both services provide and how they differ from each other.
Training
Most taxi drivers will undergo initial training, and this is designed to ensure they are competent at driving and can provide a basic level of service to their customers. Once they have their driver license, they are free to provide taxi services as they see fit.
Chauffeurs undergo extensive training before they even go out on the road. Most chauffeurs will undergo extensive training that focuses on providing a high level of service as well as professional and safe driving, all of our chauffeur drivers undergo thorough training to ensure they provide a high level of customer service to our clients.
Different Level of Service
Taxi drivers are there to get the job done, their job exists to get you from A to B and back again if necessary. A driver will arrive when they are required to and will take you in a vehicle that is most likely their own. Whereas a chauffeur driver is more than just a person behind the wheel, s/he’s a professional who’ll ensure you arrive on time and in a vehicle that represents you.
When you choose a professional chauffeur, he will assist with luggage to and from the building for you. They’ll also provide a friendly and professional meet and greet service, that’s tailored around the chauffeur service you require. Our chauffeurs will be able to provide you with advice about the best things to see and do in the city you’re travelling in.
Pride in Their Work
A taxi driver is there to do a job and once they’ve completed that job they’ll move onto the next one. The thing about taxi drivers is they are likely to be motivated by money and they’ll take any type of job and move on to the next one as quickly as they can.
When you choose a chauffeur service, you’ll receive the level of service that you pay for. Chauffeurs take pride in their work and the jobs he or she undertakes. Our chauffeurs are all smartly dressed. Taking pride in their work they’ll ensure that the highest level of service is provided to ensure your expectations are not only met but exceeded.
Choice of Vehicles
When you order a taxi you’re not going to know what vehicle is going to turn up. Imagine going to a professional business meeting and turning up in a 16 seater minibus. Will the vehicle you receive as part of a taxi service, really represent you and the requirements you need it for?
Our clients are able to choose from a range of executive and luxury vehicles when they choose us for our chauffeur services. All of our vehicles are modern and cleaned thoroughly before use to ensure our clients receive a high standard of vehicle. Whether you’re on a business trip or you need vehicles for your wedding day, we have a great selection of vehicles to choose from.