In a crisis, don’t hide behind anything or anybody. They are going to find you anyway.

-Bear Bryant

United States of America (Press Release) November 7, 2008 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Austin, TX - AlphaRide announced it has moved into a larger facility on Bastrop Highway (SH183) near the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The company says the move, which took place November 1st, will allow for growth and enhanced customer service. Prior to the move, AlphaRide operated out of an uncovered storage facility in Pflugerville,TX.
“The proximity to the airport will allow us to react to customer requests faster and the space gives us ample covered storage for the vehicles”, said Isaac Hammond, President. “This move allows us to immediately double our load capacity and the lease terms give us the option for further expansion at the same location.”
The move has affected the company’s phone number. Customers can now reach the main office at 512.385.8700 or 877.ALPHA.30. This information is reflected on the company web site at www.alpharide.com.

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www.alpharide.com
About the Company
AlphaRide offers high-quality, low cost private airport transportation in Austin, TX. Customers are given service similar to a limousine at prices comparable to a taxi or airport shuttle. With private service, customers are immediately transported directly to their destination without waiting on other passengers. All drivers are uniformed and operate a fleet of fully-insured Lexus vehicles. Office hours are 8 AM - 7 PM. Reservations are accepted for any time of day, 7 days per week (excluding certain holidays).

If it’s the Psychic Network why do they need a phone number?

-Robin Williams

Sometimes it just pays to not have a hassle.  Here are a few companies that offer luggage services whereby your bags are sent to you, rather than you having to lug them with you on the plane.  They aren’t cheap but there are going to be times when its worth it.

http://luggageforward.com/

http://www.luggagefree.com/

http://sportsexpress.com/

The one thing I remember about Christmas was that my father used to take me out in a boat about ten miles offshore on Christmas Day, and I used to have to swim back. Extraordinary. It was a ritual. Mind you, that wasn’t the hard part. The difficult bit was getting out of the sack.

- John Cleese

10. Cigarette butts

9. Animal print seat covers

8. Trash

7. Dashboard decorations

6. Objects dangling from the rear-view mirror

5. A meter

4. Poorly dressed drivers

3. Passengers that aren’t in your party

2. Disco balls

1. A hippo

10.  Live Music

9.  Food. Both Matt’s El Rancho and The Salt Lick have a location.  Mmmm….tasty.

8.  Even the restrooms have works of art.

7.  Use to be an Air Force base.

6.  It isn’t DFW.

5. Terminal is named after Barbara Jordan.

4.  50 non-stop destinations.

3. Funded by bonds and private investment.  No city taxes required.

2.  The only hotel at the airport, The Hilton, is a refurbished military command center.

1.  Located in Austin, TX  - the greatest town in the world.

The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness.  You have to catch it yourself. 

-Benjamin Franklin

I don’t mind if you don’t like my manners. I don’t like them myself. They’re pretty bad. I grieve over them on long winter evenings.

-Humphry Bogart

AlphaRide’s operating hours often start well before sunrise as folks head to Austin Bergstrom International Airport for flights leaving as early as 5:30 AM.  That means that there is a very important tool for our job that cannot go overlooked: coffee.  Yes, the other black gold.

There aren’t that many restaurants or coffee shops open at 4:00 AM to serve that important shot of caffeine.  However, here are a few tidbits that we’ve found:

*Seattle’s Best/Starbucks opens at 6:00 if you can wait that long

*Austin Java isn’t open until 7:00 - yikes!

*McDonald’s actually has good coffee now.  You read that correctly, McDonald’s.  Not only that - they’ve now begun to add the cream and sugar for you.  This is great as you aren’t left with trash in your vehicle or a mess; unless you spill coffee on yourself.  This is a real “zero to hero” type story.  Before they made the switch to premium coffee you could use the stuff they served as motor oil.  Several locations around town are open 24 hrs if you are out late/early.

*Chick-Fil-A also has good coffee and their chicken biscuits are pretty good.  They need to talk to the McDonald’s people about putting the cream and sugar in the coffee.  Did we mention this was a cool idea?

*Sometimes temptation can get the better of you and the you take the only thing available.  We’re talking, of course, of the no-name convenient store coffee.  You know the stuff, we’re talking about - it looks like it’s been sitting there for 3 days and probably has.  They only have Sweet N Low and powdered cream.  Everyone will have to make this decision at some point in their lives.  Do you or don’t you?  It just depends upon your level of desperation, but we warned you.:)

Here is the list of best coffee places in Austin from citysearch.com: