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Addison Lee
Addison Lee is a British private hire car and courier company headquartered in London, England. Founded in 1975 by John Griffin, the company has become the UK's largest premium private hire and courier service provider. In 2024, Addison Lee was acquired by ComfortDelGro, a multinational transport group based in Singapore.
Addison Lee serves a wide range of sectors, such as legal, financial, and media production industries. Its core offerings include private hire vehicles, black taxis, airport transfers, event transport solutions, and same-day courier deliveries, all of which can be booked via mobile app, website, or phone.
Drivers at Addison Lee are self-employed and have access to hybrid vehicles. The company offers competitive rental rates, onboarding benefits, and flexible options, including zero-rent opportunities, designed to support drivers' independence and success.
The company was established in 1975 by John Griffin initially under the name Pacecroft Limited Griffin chose the name "Addison Lee" because he believed that a company name starting with "A" would increase visibility in telephone directory listings. The name "Addison" was suggested by a colleague who lived in Addison Gardens, a London area considered prestigious at the time. The company's ownership was initially split between Griffin and investor Lenny Foster.
In April 2013 the Carlyle Group, a private equity firm, purchased the company for an undisclosed sum, reported to be £348m. Liam Griffin replaced Daryl Foster as CEO. The Carlyle Group intended to grow the firm nationally and internationally. During 2014 Addison Lee announced that founder John Griffin had stepped down earlier that year and is no longer involved with the company.
In April 2020, the Carlyle Group sold Addison Lee back to Liam Griffin, who returned as CEO to lead the company through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In October 2024, it was announced that ComfortDelGro, a multi-national transport group based in Singapore, acquired Addison Lee for £269.1m.
As of 2024, Addison Lee operates a fleet of approximately 5,000 vehicles[1] and generates annual revenues exceeding £500 million. The company completes more than 2 million individual rides and courier deliveries each year.
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Addison Lee
Addison Lee is a British private hire car and courier company headquartered in London, England. Founded in 1975 by John Griffin, the company has become the UK's largest premium private hire and courier service provider. In 2024, Addison Lee was acquired by ComfortDelGro, a multinational transport group based in Singapore.
Addison Lee serves a wide range of sectors, such as legal, financial, and media production industries. Its core offerings include private hire vehicles, black taxis, airport transfers, event transport solutions, and same-day courier deliveries, all of which can be booked via mobile app, website, or phone.
Drivers at Addison Lee are self-employed and have access to hybrid vehicles. The company offers competitive rental rates, onboarding benefits, and flexible options, including zero-rent opportunities, designed to support drivers' independence and success.
The company was established in 1975 by John Griffin initially under the name Pacecroft Limited Griffin chose the name "Addison Lee" because he believed that a company name starting with "A" would increase visibility in telephone directory listings. The name "Addison" was suggested by a colleague who lived in Addison Gardens, a London area considered prestigious at the time. The company's ownership was initially split between Griffin and investor Lenny Foster.
In April 2013 the Carlyle Group, a private equity firm, purchased the company for an undisclosed sum, reported to be £348m. Liam Griffin replaced Daryl Foster as CEO. The Carlyle Group intended to grow the firm nationally and internationally. During 2014 Addison Lee announced that founder John Griffin had stepped down earlier that year and is no longer involved with the company.
In April 2020, the Carlyle Group sold Addison Lee back to Liam Griffin, who returned as CEO to lead the company through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In October 2024, it was announced that ComfortDelGro, a multi-national transport group based in Singapore, acquired Addison Lee for £269.1m.
As of 2024, Addison Lee operates a fleet of approximately 5,000 vehicles[1] and generates annual revenues exceeding £500 million. The company completes more than 2 million individual rides and courier deliveries each year.