Professional Driver, the preeminent UK-based publication for the chauffeured transportation space in Europe, held its annual QSi Awards gala this past January 29 at Hilton Metropole Hotel in Brighton. The awards honor those companies and industry professionals who embody quality, service, and innovation (QSi).
In all, winners were announced in 11 categories, ranging from Professional Driver of the Year to Environment to Chauffeur Company of the Year. Some highlights:
Chauffeur Company of the Year (1-10 vehicles)
Gold: Limotak (London)
Silver: Privev (London)
Bronze: Glasgow Chauffeur Hire (Glasgow)
Chauffeur Company of the Year (11+ vehicles)
Gold: Belgraves of London (London)
Silver (tie): Privilege Executive (Leeds) and Little’s (Glasgow)
Bronze: Specialist Chauffeur Services (Wilmslow)
New Start Operator
Gold: 1st Lady Chauffeur Services (London)
Silver: Privev (London)
Bronze: SP Taxi (Harlow)
Professional Driver of the Year
Gold: Graham ‘Orangee’ Ansell of 247 Transport Solutions (St-Leonards-on-Sea)
Silver: Godwin Omotobora of Addison Lee (London)
Bronze: Graham Nealen of Parkers Chauffeurs (Newcastle)
The full list of winners is available here. A gallery from the evening is also available here.
Additionally, the magazine announced its picks for top vehicles for the industry. The magazine holds annual “judging days” at Epsom Racecourse, where it invites industry professionals to kick the tires and get an up-close and personal look at dozens of vehicles in exchange for their feedback. Among the best are:
Car of the Year: BMW i7
Luxury SUV: Volvo EX90
Executive Car: BMW 550e
Chauffeur Car: BMW i7
Visit prodrivermags.com for more information.
[02.10.26]