The terms get used interchangeably and it's confusing. Here's what each actually means, what's the same, and which you want in San Diego.
Questions? (858) 522-0264"Limo" traditionally means a stretch; "black car" means a premium sedan/SUV with a pro driver; "chauffeur service" stresses the professional driver and door-to-door care. In California they're all pre-arranged for-hire services under a CPUC TCP permit. The real practical split is pre-arranged flat-rate chauffeur service vs. on-demand app tiers (like Uber Black) that surge. Call (858) 522-0264.
| Pre-arranged chauffeur / black car | On-demand app "black" | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Flat, locked at booking | Dynamic / surge |
| Vehicle & driver | Assigned in advance | Whoever's nearby |
| Reliability | Reserved & guaranteed | Subject to availability |
| Licensing (CA) | CPUC TCP permit | TNC (rideshare) rules |
| Best for | Airports, events, reliability | Quick on-demand convenience |
EGT is a pre-arranged chauffeur / black-car service — CPUC TCP #0046494-A, $1.5M insured — running an all-electric premium fleet (BMW i7, Cadillac Escalade IQ-L) at flat rates. See how that compares to app tiers in the Uber Black comparison and the cost guide.
Flat rate, assigned vehicle and driver, TCP-licensed and insured. Booked, not gambled.
Call (858) 522-0264