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Looking for a rideshare service that offers more than just a car ride from A to B? A new app called Protector just entered the market, bringing an added layer to traditional rideshares. Available now on the iOS and Mac App Store, the app provides users with a vehicle and a personal security detail composed of former military or law enforcement staff. Unlike Uber or Lyft, the whole point is that the drivers come armed and ready to, well, protect their occupants.

The app launched this week in Los Angeles and New York City. Nikita Bier, a mobile app advisor, described the service on X, calling it “Uber with guns.” Protector allows users to customize their ride by selecting how many security personnel they want onboard, as well as their dress code. Options range from business formal suits to full tactical gear.

Beyond the number of protectors, users can also choose to book up to three vehicles for a full motorcade experience. A standard booking, such as one Cadillac Escalade with a single armed protector, would cost around $1,000 for a five-hour minimum ride. The fare can be split among up to five passengers, KTLA shared.

Protector requires a membership to access its services, with an annual fee of $129. For now, the service is only available in two major cities, LA and NYC, but if successful, it could expand to other locations. While the app is still in its early days, it sure caters to those seeking something a bit different from Uber: Both luxury and security in their rideshare experience.

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Sarah Kennedy is the Editor-in-Chief of MotorBiscuit. She joined the team as Managing Editor in 2021 and has more than 20 years of automotive and operations expertise. She held ASE certifications as an Automotive Service Consultant and Parts Specialist and was a licensed car salesperson for many years. Sarah often focuses on helping drivers navigate used car buying and vehicle ownership. She created “Shop Smarts,” a column for MOTOR Magazine, and was a contributor there for eight years. Her work earned her a Gold Medalist award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors in 2014 and Bronze Medalist awards from the International Automotive Media Competition in 2014 and 2015. She attended the Automotive Management Institute and earned her bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University.