BlackWolf, a TikTok-famous ride-sharing service, has recently expanded to Miami, introducing a fleet of armed drivers with backgrounds in law enforcement, the military, and security.
Kerry KingBrown, an alumnus of the University of Miami and a private security guard, is the founder of the company.
He launched BlackWolf in Atlanta in 2023 and has since expanded its presence to include Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and other cities across Florida.
“We didn’t reinvent ride-hailing, we just made it safer,” its website says.
BlackWolf’s drivers must have a minimum of four years of military experience or five years in law enforcement or the security sector.
Through the app, passengers have the choice to request either an armed or unarmed driver. There are also front-facing cameras in the vehicle recording a live video of the trip.
Rides cost more than the average Uber or Lyft. For example, according to the app, a 15-minute drive from Miami International Airport to downtown with an armed driver can cost $86.
Last year, KingBrown faced legal problems in Georgia after a judge ruled that he had marketed Black Wolf as a private security company without obtaining the necessary licensing.
In an interview with Fox 5, he said he did not need a license because he was not operating a security company but rather a ride-sharing service.
After that interview, Georgia revoked his individual security guard license and the judge issued a cease-and-desist order, making him subject to a $500 fine for each day he continued to operate without a license.
According to the court order, he failed the private security examination six times, with his most recent attempt being in 2023.
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To obtain a license in Georgia, he must pass the exam, which covers a range of security topics, provide proof of state-approved employee training, and meet certain insurance levels. KingBrown will also need a license to operate in Miami.
Two months after the ruling, KingBrown was seen working as part of a security team protecting Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA).
