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Celebrating 13 Years of Driving My Friends to the Airport

by Dirk van Leenen June 15, 2026
written by Dirk van Leenen June 15, 2026

Thirteen years ago, I went to a convention in New York. When it was over, I ordered a shuttle to take me to the airport. They told me I had to be ready at 3 a.m. for my 9 a.m. flight. I thought that was ridiculous.

I was ready and waiting for an hour. At 4 a.m., the shuttle started making its way through New York. The shuttle ended up getting in an accident, but the shuttle driver let me know he was still going to make it to pick me up, but that it would be another five minutes. I was waiting more than an hour. I was pretty nervous about possibly missing my flight.

After waiting all morning for the shuttle, which never showed up, I took a taxi and arrived at the airport only 30 minutes before my departure. That was such a bad experience.

I didn’t want anyone else to go through something similar so that day I made a plan to start driving people to the airport. All of my clients became friends, because I am always on time.

My motto became A.O.T. (Always on Time) and I stick to my motto. I will never allow it to become A.A.O.T., if you know what I mean. It has become a hobby I enjoy. I keep my prices low. I have great conversations with my friends. Thirteen years of service and I continue to love it.

For more information or to schedule your ride to the airport, call Dirk at (480) 512-9757

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