Two Black Cars, Two Different Services
From the curb, an Uber Black and a private chauffeur can look the same: a dark SUV or sedan and a driver in a suit. The difference is in how each one works. Uber Black is an app that matches you with whichever available driver is nearby. A chauffeur service like EMT Limo is a business you book directly, with a professional driver assigned to your trip and an owner you can call. Neither is right for every ride. Here's an honest look at where each one fits for people in Dallas–Fort Worth.
Side by Side
| Question | Uber Black | EMT Limo |
|---|---|---|
| Who drives you? | Whichever Black driver accepts the request | A professional chauffeur confirmed before your ride; regulars get to know the company and its drivers |
| How is the price set? | On-demand fares can rise with demand; scheduling ahead with Uber Reserve locks an upfront fare | Mileage-based, shown before you book, and it never surges |
| Can the driver wait for you? | Built for point-to-point trips | Yes. Book by the hour and the chauffeur stays with you between stops |
| How big a group? | A sedan, or an SUV with Uber Black SUV | 1 to 56 passengers, from SUVs and Sprinters to limos, party buses and coaches |
| Who do you call with a problem? | In-app support | The owner, Michael Lindsey, directly at (682) 276-6812 |
When Uber Black Makes Sense
If you need a nice car in the next ten minutes, for one short trip across town, an app is hard to beat. Uber Black is quick to request, widely available in Dallas and Fort Worth, and fine for a single ride where you don't care who's driving. If you schedule ahead with Uber Reserve, you can also lock the fare.
When a Private Chauffeur Is the Better Call
When the trip matters
An early flight, a client pickup, a wedding or an anniversary dinner isn't the moment to hope a driver accepts the request. With EMT, the ride is confirmed before the day, the chauffeur is assigned ahead of time, and if anything changes, you call a person, not a help menu.
When you want the same standard every time
EMT is owner-operated. The guarantee on our homepage comes from Michael Lindsey personally: punctual, immaculate, done right. For regular airport runs or weekly appointments, many clients prefer a company that knows their routine over a new stranger every trip. That's the idea behind a personal driver you know and trust.
When you need the car to stay
A day of meetings, a dinner followed by a show, or a game where nobody knows when it will end: hourly as-directed service keeps the same car and chauffeur with you all night. See our hourly chauffeur service.
When the group is bigger than an SUV
A wedding party, a company outing or a bachelorette weekend needs one vehicle for everyone, not four separate app rides arriving at different times. Our fleet runs from executive SUVs to party buses and coaches.
When you're flying private
We meet private flights planeside at the private terminals and FBOs around the Metroplex. The one exception is DFW International's corporate aviation terminal, where the meet is curbside.
What About Price?
We don't publish rates, because a ride from Frisco to DFW costs something different from one in downtown Fort Worth. What we can tell you is how it works: your price comes from the trip's mileage, you see it before you book, and it doesn't change for weather, holidays or a sold-out concert. For an instant quote, enter your trip on our booking page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a chauffeur service more expensive than Uber Black?
It depends on the trip. On-demand app fares can rise when demand spikes, while EMT's mileage-based price is fixed when you book and never surges. Get a quote for your exact trip and compare.
Can I get the same driver every time with Uber Black?
The app matches you with an available driver, so the driver usually changes from trip to trip. With an owner-operated service, you're working with the same company and the same standard every time.
Does EMT Limo serve all of Dallas–Fort Worth?
Yes, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, the airports and the suburbs, plus long-distance trips across Texas. See our coverage area.
How do I book EMT Limo?
Book online, or call or text (682) 276-6812. We're available 24/7.