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ProfessorDave 02-12-2020 09:38 AM

Warning - new groome transportation
 
Beware. I was sucked in by the $19 special to the airport. They didn't show up! And - they still charged my credit card. It was a mess. Thankfully, my wife drove me to the airport - and just barely made my flight. I sent a complaint to them - and - they didn't even respond.

ohiosbestus 02-12-2020 04:01 PM

Did you get a confirmation on the address you were to be picked up at?

JoMar 02-12-2020 04:07 PM

the 19.00 offer should have been a clue unless they are a philanthropic operation and want to give back to The Villagers :)

Villageswimmer 02-12-2020 04:08 PM

Sorry this happened to you. Thanks for the warning. I hope others will provide input.

dewilson58 02-12-2020 04:18 PM

Lucky U made Ur flight.

villagetinker 02-12-2020 04:20 PM

Contact your CC company to get your money back, then call seniors against crime and file a complaint and the BBB if this is a real company.

asianthree 02-12-2020 04:55 PM

On next door neighbor 17 people have used them, on time, polite, very happy with the experience

LiverpoolWalrus 02-12-2020 08:09 PM

My sister just used Groome this morning for $19. They were on time and the driver was courteous and friendly. The driver said she'd be the only passenger all the way to Orlando airport. I called yesterday and this morning to reconfirm (you have to do that nowadays) and someone answered the phone right away both times.

Give this service a try. For $19 all the way to Orlando airport, it's a no-brainer. And it will only stay here if people use them.

Pedrocarrasco01@yahoo.com 02-13-2020 06:57 AM

Groome’s transportation is a nationwide company that is great, used them in Virginia quite often, never had an issue with them I used them within National Airport and Dulles in DC and Richmond, real reasonable and great equipment courteous drivers.

Daisy32163 02-13-2020 07:01 AM

I used them yesterday. They have a 45min window to pick you up from the time stated on the confirmation. It is nerve-wracking waiting though that I called after 30 minutes of waiting. I will use them again but will add an extra hour for the pickup.

Goblecs 02-13-2020 07:18 AM

We used them yesterday. Showed up right on time. We received a confirmation the day before with pick up time address and drop off information. Very professional. Will definitely book them again in the future. We had a 3 am pick up for an early morning flight. There were 3 other passengers on the shuttle. Sorry you had a bad experience but our experience was very positive.

66vette 02-13-2020 07:32 AM

Great experience
 
I have used them twice so far in the last week and may have to fly out again this weekend. I intend on using them again. They give a big window for pick up and arrival at MCO logic tells you that if one person is slow getting to and on the van that snowballs.
I had two different drivers both were very courteous and helpful.

Debbraham 02-13-2020 07:42 AM

When was this?

bkgma 02-13-2020 07:44 AM

I have had the same problem twice with Villages Transportation, now Workman, not showing to pick me up. Both times I had to call to find out where they were and they sent someone late and held the bus for me. $15 just from my home to Brownwood.

msilagy 02-13-2020 07:54 AM

It's an INTRODUCTORY offer - not a permanent $19

toeser 02-13-2020 08:05 AM

Real
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 1717587)
Contact your CC company to get your money back, then call seniors against crime and file a complaint and the BBB if this is a real company.

It is a real company as they serve over 30 airports (maybe not well).

glmlr2491 02-13-2020 08:24 AM

Had a great experience with groome
 
Used them last week on Feb 5 and had a great experience. On time and friendly. Even if it is an introductory price it beats the $50 that workman charges and their equipment is considerably newer

Rocket6789 02-13-2020 08:29 AM

There fees:first 2 bags free, after that 24.00,golf bags 24.00, pet 24.00.

Jolson 02-13-2020 09:10 AM

Dispute the charge
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by JoMar (Post 1717579)
the 19.00 offer should have been a clue unless they are a philanthropic operation and want to give back to The Villagers :)

Call you bank or credit card company and dispute the charge. They will give you back your money if the car service won’t.

kenoc7 02-13-2020 09:27 AM

Groome Transportation
 
Used them for a 2 AM pick up on Tuesday and they were great. They. operate at many airports in 12 states.

J1ceasar 02-13-2020 10:42 AM

Picky picky picky. Use your own car next time

New Englander 02-13-2020 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msilagy (Post 1717700)
It's an INTRODUCTORY offer - not a permanent $19

Considering tolls, gas, insurance and drivers, $19 can't be making the company much profit.

JIMLUPO77 02-13-2020 11:42 AM

There are several off-site parking lots near the orlando airport, i have used " park to fly" for several years ( over 25 times ).if traveling for a vacation, at $ 7/day, it's alot cheaper than the village van, esp. If traveling as a couple. Trip to airport is about and hour and unlike up north there is never any traffic on the turnpike.
Give it a shot.

peggyb 02-13-2020 12:19 PM

So sorry you had a bad experience, but I am sure they didn’t start their day planning on ruining yours. They are a new company and probably have kinks to work out, and unfortunately you were one of those kinks. I hope you give them another chance....seems like many happy customers here

OhioBuckeye 02-13-2020 12:36 PM

Ohiobuckeye
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dharrisoncmo@gmail.com (Post 1717452)
Beware. I was sucked in by the $19 special to the airport. They didn't show up! And - they still charged my credit card. It was a mess. Thankfully, my wife drove me to the airport - and just barely made my flight. I sent a complaint to them - and - they didn't even respond.

Like they say Dharrisoncmo, “If it sounds to good to be true it probably is”. For $19. didn’t you really think this could been a scam. Really sorry you got took for $19. but next time I hope you check this “ To Good to be True $19. place out”. Or just suck it up & pay the 40 or $50. Villages Transportation. Be Glad you only got took for $19.

abbey1 02-13-2020 12:39 PM

what is the phone number

fsusix 02-13-2020 04:03 PM

oh no!
 
Thank you for the warning -deleting them from my records.....:boxing2:

russellskov 02-13-2020 04:43 PM

Very happy w/Groome trans., hope the price stays the same:)

Janc807 02-13-2020 06:25 PM

I used them this Monday coming back from the airport. Driver was very nice, vans are new and nice. Will use them again for sure!

Two Bills 02-13-2020 07:18 PM

Thank God two people never had a bad experience!

Kay5301 02-14-2020 11:11 PM

Looking forward to a good experience as I have a reservation on 2/26 to the airport at 3am. Also hoping the $19.00 rate is not just an introductory rate.

ProfessorDave 02-17-2020 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohiosbestus (Post 1717577)
Did you get a confirmation on the address you were to be picked up at?

They only confirmed 4 am... I left at 4:25 when I didn't hear from them.

ProfessorDave 02-17-2020 09:23 PM

Agree; my mistake!

asianthree 02-17-2020 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye (Post 1717807)
Like they say Dharrisoncmo, “If it sounds to good to be true it probably is”. For $19. didn’t you really think this could been a scam. Really sorry you got took for $19. but next time I hope you check this “ To Good to be True $19. place out”. Or just suck it up & pay the 40 or $50. Villages Transportation. Be Glad you only got took for $19.

It’s a national company. Have used them many times before they came to TV. Always reliable, on time. I would say within our immediate family we have used Grooms at least 50 times.
I rarely read a complaint from a brand new poster. Grooms could put a crimp on other businesses. It looks like Workman is posting $35 fare instead of $40. So that’s a plus

ProfessorDave 02-17-2020 09:35 PM

Last week.


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