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Carey International Announces London Acquisition

WASHINGTON, October 6 -- Carey International, Inc. today announced that it has acquired the chauffeur drive business of Miles and Miles Ltd. in London. Miles has been in business for over 50 years and has earned a reputation for excellent customer service among a discriminating clientele. Carey plans to integrate its existing London operation with Miles in the near future.

"This is a strategic acquisition for Carey," said Devin J. Murphy, President and CEO. "London represents the largest chauffeur drive market in Europe. We are very excited to expand our presence and service capabilities there with Miles. Two of the premier chauffeur drive services have come together to do more for their customers. Miles' customers become preferred customers of Carey throughout the world which enables them to access Carey's global service network and service portfolio outside of London."

Founded in 1921, Carey International, Inc. is the world's premier chauffeured services with operations in 480 cities in 75 countries. Carey provides services for airport transfers, charters, conferences, meetings, road shows, special events and tours. It maintains a diverse fleet of late model luxury sedans, limousines, sport utility vehicles, vans, mini-buses, and motorcoaches. For more information, please visit http://www.eCarey.com.

Mary Ann Rimel of Carey International, Inc., +1-202-895-1214