About Ride in Bliss
From a Driver's Dream to a Company with Heart
Ride in Bliss started in 2002 with a single driver, a beat-up taxi, and a big idea. I was driving long nights, never knowing what the next shift would bring—except that it would be exhausting, uncertain, and sometimes dangerous. After two years of barely scraping by, I knew something had to change.
I wanted to create a company that would be safer—for myself and for the people I served. I began offering my services to professionals and families, steering away from dangerous areas and unpredictable passengers. My vision was to build something stable, respectful, and meaningful.
So I imagined a different kind of service. A service where passengers felt valued, safe, and even joyful. I began keeping notes—what coffee my passengers liked, what music made them smile, which airport they preferred. I even wrote down their birthdays and anniversaries—and made it a tradition to send each of them a handwritten postcard. I created a handmade “menu book” to personalize every single ride. It wasn’t about just getting from A to B—it was about care, connection, and small details that matter.
Early Days
In 2003, I picked up someone who changed everything: the president of the NetJets flight crew. She loved the concept and said, "I’ll introduce you to our pilots and crew—but you need to open your own company." And just like that, Service by Pavel was born.
2004: With the help of my brother-in-law visiting from Europe, we launched our first website. That same year, I began offering complimentary coffee and Subway sandwiches to travelers. Small gestures, big impact.
2005: One client asked if I could store their car seats while they were on vacation. I said yes—and a signature part of our business was born: family-friendly travel with properly installed car seats.
2006–2007: Word of mouth took off. Pilots recommended me in other cities, and I expanded into Milwaukee, Gary (IN), and eventually New York, New Jersey, Phoenix, and LA. Not every partnership lasted—but every step taught us how to do it better. We grew with trial, error, and a whole lot of heart.
2009: We finally had a name that matched our vision—Ride in Bliss. My good friend designed the logo for me, and I created company ties for every driver. We wanted our service to be warm but professional. Honest but polished. Dependable and safe.
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Handpicked Drivers
Our drivers are interviewed multiple times, background-checked, and chosen for their character as much as their driving record. They are real, authentic, good-hearted people who care about others and love what they do.02.
Child Passenger Safety
In 2021, we made it a company standard: every driver must be trained by a certified car seat technician.03.
Family Owned
We are fiercely loyal to both our clients and our drivers. We’re building something that lasts—not because it’s trendy or flashy—but because it’s built on trust.Pioneers in Family Travel
From the beginning, we’ve been problem-solvers. Parents would tell us they couldn’t find a driver who knew how to safely install a car seat. So in 2021, we made it a company standard: every driver must be trained by a certified car seat technician.
That same year, we added something simple—but meaningful—based on passenger feedback: Starbucks coffee and Giordano’s pizza available in the car. Because let’s face it: flights are long, food is scarce, and families are hungry.
Since 2021, we’ve expanded our services into many more cities and states, growing our reach while staying true to our mission.
What We Believe
Many of our female passengers have told us they’ve had uncomfortable or even unsafe experiences with other companies. As a father of two daughters, this scares me deeply. I don’t want anyone—especially women traveling at night—to feel unsafe. That’s why we’ve built Ride in Bliss differently.
We train our drivers in customer service, compensate them well, and offer perks like paid massages and bonuses—because we believe happy drivers make better rides. It took years to find the right people, and we’re proud of the brilliant, compassionate team we’ve built.
What We Are Today
From a one-man taxi service to a trusted transportation company operating in over 20 states, Ride in Bliss now offers:
We currently serve clients in Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Northwest Indiana; Minneapolis, MN; Houston and Dallas, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; New York and New Jersey; Charlotte, NC; Boston, MA; Orlando, Tampa, Miami, West Palm Beach, and Fort Lauderdale, FL; Atlanta, GA; Portland, ME; and Washington, DC.
But even with all this growth, we’re still the same at heart.
We remember birthdays. We know your coffee order. We still care.