Category: Limo industry

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Picking the Right Limousine Company

When people are planning out their next big special event, one of the main things people tend to look over is the transportation.

This is a huge part of any event and can be one of the most devastating pieces of the night if you fail to get it right. If you are going to use a limousine service for your event, try to book it several months or at least several weeks in advance.

Now, there are normally multiple limousine rentals in every major city in the United States, so choosing the correct one may be a bit difficult. First thing, figure out exactly how many people you are going to have at the event. Figure out exactly how many are going to be riding in a limo, and how many limousines you are going to need total. Ensuring that your guest are comfortable and not crammed together is a huge plus, also you don’t want to have 8 people in a 20 person limousine when they have one designed for 10. So make sure you know exactly what you have before ever picking up the phone.

Once you know exactly what you need, call around. Compare all the different companies on their pricing, service, amenities, and availability. Once you have all the pieces down that you are going to compare on, make sure you compare Apples to Apples to ensure which one is going to give you the best service. Remember, cheaper is not always best.

Once you figure out which company you want to rent your limousine from you need to start ironing out the details. Different companies work on different payment terms, some require down payments and some don’t so make sure you know exactly what these details are. Once you have these details make sure you let the company know about the venue, location, and things like that to ensure you are within their service location.

Make sure that you get all the information that you need, this way you can ensure your limousine rental process will go as smoothly as possible.

All limousine rentals are going to require that you sign a rental agreement, make sure you read the agreement fully and understand exactly what you are signing, if you feel unsure about any part of it, make sure you ask before putting your signature on the line.

All limousines are going to come with some sort of driver, speak with the company and ensure you get a professional driver. This driver is going to be the first thing you and your guest see when they get into the limousine or out of it. This driver is going to be the “life” of the experience so make sure they not only look professional but they act professional as well.

Another thing in regards to the driver is to make sure they know the area well. The last thing you need as an event planner is to have a driver that is unfamiliar with the area and spends hours trying to find your venue or next location. Depending upon the situation and event this can make for a very big problem if it is a wedding or a speaking convention.

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Fun Facts about Limousines and Limo Services

In the past limousines use to be something that was only thought of with celebrities and wealthy businessmen, however times have evolved. Nowadays anyone can rent a limousine for a special part or event and arrive in style and fashion. Limousines are perfect way to make a grand entry to any type of event rather it be a birthday party, wedding, anniversary, prom, or just a night on the town.

The business of renting a limousine has become very competitive which is a good thing for the everyday consumer. Large cities like New York, Boston, and Chicago just to name a few have been overrun by limousine rental companies. This makes it extremely easy to rent a limousine and take your experience of the city or events to a whole new level. Not only do you get to benefit from great selection because of the competitiveness of the market, but you also are able to afford these rental services. Since there are so many companies in the market these companies try to battle with one another on offering competitive rates that you the consumer get to reap the rewards.

Limousine – Where the Name Came From

The word “Limousine” comes from the French word “Limousin” which was a word used to describe a hood or hat worn by farmed in area of France. It is said that the first person to design one of these types of vehicles was French as well. No one is 100% sure if these accusations are correct, however when you ask anyone about the history, this is the story most people hear.

Limousine – Brand or Grouping

Many people mistake a “Limousine” for a brand or make of vehicle, but this is not accurate. The term “Limousine” is more referencing the “Overall” grouping of vehicles that are longer or more luxurious than other cars. These types of cars also utilize a partition between the driver and the passengers which gives them a sense of privacy.

Different Types of Limousines

There are a variety of different limousines such as SUV’s, Stretch, Buses, Motor coaches, etc, however the industry is really setup into two different types of limousines: (Traditional and Exotic). The traditional limousine is just that a normal stretched vehicle with some luxuries inside. The exotic limousine is something custom made and vary unique. They don’t showcase a lot of these exotic types of limousines simply because they are custom made each and every time.

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Why Should you book with Royal Luxury Limousine in New York?

Here are some facts that seperate Royal Luxury Limousine Service from other cheap competitors:

Royal Luxury Limo Other Competition
Promptness Yes No
Quality Control Yes No
Attention to details Yes No
Clean dressed drivers Yes No
Clean looking limos Yes No
Brand Name Sodas Yes No
Nicely smelling car Yes No
GPS equipped limos Yes No
Smoking Allowed No Yes
Knowledge of town, sites, roads Yes No
Operating Permits Yes No
Driver’s Screening Yes No
Free Vehicle Upgrades Sometimes No
New Exotic Vehicles Yes Out of date
Jet/Gull Wing Limos Yes No
Pricing Industry average Cheap

As you can see, huge differences. Same type of service, much different price and quality. That is why you never go with cheaper limos.

Remember! You get what you pay for.

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10 ingredients of a good limo rental service

The ingredients of a good limo rental service

Before you go all out, spending on a so called ‘reputed’ limo service, it is essential that you know what makes a good limo rental service in New York, a ‘good’ or ‘reputed’  NY limousine service. To cut a long story short, there are three basic features which one must look for in a limo rental service.
The first priority is obviously the type of car which is used – is it a recent model or is it outdated? Is the limousine fully fitted with only the basic amenities or are there other attractive luxuries on board? The overall maintenance of the limo is significant and must be top notch.
The second key feature is the driver behind the wheel. The driver plays an important role in the overall experience of hiring an NY limo rental service. Does the driver know all the possible routes and is he capable enough to steer away from traffic congestions? Personal qualities of the chauffeurs also play an important part in communications with the clients. Qualities such as politeness and punctuality for example help in keeping the passengers at comfort which speaks volumes about a particular limo rental service. Limo services these days work really hard to ensure that their crew is polished and maintain the highest standards in any aspect.
The third feature, which though not as important, does have some value – does the company offer any extra value added features such as free rides, free services or seasonal discounts? What does the company offer which no other rental service offer, making it unique?
Eventually, a limo rental service will also depend on your budget. The more you are willing to spend on a limo, the better and more luxurious will be your experience.

However, certain limo rentals offers the same services as others at comparatively lesser rates and these are deals which you must not wish. Renting a limo adds dollops of fun to a boring wedding or the usual Prom night. Renting limos makes a party more appealing than one without one. Just imagine taking your Prom date for a ride in a limo for a night or your beloved wife after a wedding. Money cannot buy love, but it can definitely help in increasing fun and romance in a relationship.
We at Royal Luxury have been in the limo rental business in New York, long enough to give our clients, the best.

Royal Luxury NY Limousine is a #1 New York Limousine Service in New York City for weddings, proms, special events and more. We carry the most Exotic fleet of vehicles in entire New York City Area. Check it out at NY Airport limo

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Why other limo companies charge soo cheap for the same limo service??

Why should you book with Royal Luxury Limo ? That is a good question. There is plenty of competition out there with probably better pricing. But you have to ask yourself why do some companies charge much cheaper price for the same service? Well, its an easy answer. Here is why:

  • Other companies lower down their prices by sacrificing quality.  They dont screen their drivers, they dont care about what drivers do in their down time.  They use cheap sodas from Stop & Shop or any other discounted store. You get refreshments like grape soda instead of CocaCola, you get some cheap lime soda instead of SPRITE, etc.
  • Other companies & drivers don’t care what people do in the car (like smoke) – and then you get into that limo that smells really bad
  • Other companies don’t clean their cars, carpets smell like beer, drivers dont care
  • Other companies have drivers that are on the phone all the time and dont pay too much attention to the road or the clients in the back
  • Other companies employee drivers that wear jeans and t-shirt while they drive their clients
  • Other companies employee drivers that dont know the language
  • Other companies don’t want to spend money to put GPS/Navigation in their cars and drivers get lost all the time, sometimes that is the reason why they are late
  • Other companies cars are scratched, scuffed, etc. outside and they dont bother fixing it. The limo looks like crap when it pulls up to the client’s destination
  • Most important fact is that other companies that offer cheap prices – DONT HAVE APPROPRIATE PERMITS.

As you see that is what competition does to lower down prices. BUT that is not the story with Royal Luxury Limousine.  We do all the right steps to make sure that you are getting a 120% service and you come back to us in the future. In the mean time, please check out our latest specials at September Deals Page

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The ingredients of a great limo service in NEW YORK

The first priority is obviously the type of car which is used – is it a recent model or is it outdated? Is the limousine fully fitted with only the basic amenities or are there other attractive luxuries on board? The overall maintenance of the limo is significant and must be top notch.

The second key feature is the driver behind the wheel of the car. The driver plays an important role in the overall experience of hiring Manhattan limo service.  Qualities such as politeness and punctuality for example help in keeping the passengers at comfort which speaks volumes about a particular limo rental service.

The third key – does the company offer any extra value added features such as free rides, free services or seasonal discounts? What does the company offer which no other rental service offer, making it unique?

We at Royal Luxury NEW YORK LIMOUSINE have been in the limo rental business in New York, long enough to give our clients, the best.

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Airports get Cell Phone Lots making easy passenger pickups

Newly built cellphone parking lots are helping ease congestion at several U.S. airports

When travellers think about air travel these days, many conjure up images of overcrowded skies. And while that may not be easily fixed, there is another problem plaguing many airports – traffic on the ground. And for that, there is hope.

Much of the ground traffic involves drivers circling the terminal or terminals again and again, waiting for arriving passengers to make it to the curb to be picked up. The problem has been worsened by the almost universal use of cellphones, which induced many drivers meeting passengers to stay in the car rather than go into the terminal, because the flyer and driver could co-ordinate by phone.

And it was complicated by security measures, imposed after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, that prohibit drivers from waiting at the curb in many airports, forcing them to keep moving, or park illegally on the shoulders of roads in or near airports and other potentially unsafe places.

But many busy U.S. airports, from Florida to California, have found a simple partial solution to the problem by creating what they call cellphone parking lots within the airport but away from the terminal.The Greater Toronto Airport Authority recently opened its version of the cellphone parking lot at the east end of Terminal 1 at Pearson International.

Like most of those in the U.S., the Pearson lot is short-term and free. The lots are simply places where drivers can pull in and wait for the cellphone call from flyers who have been reunited with their luggage and are at, or on their way to, the curb.

The idea has captivated not only airport managers, but also limousine drivers and drivers who are picking up relatives or friends. At the cellphone lot at Logan International Airport in Boston, William Young was waiting for a friend recently after driving from Exeter, N.H.

Professional drivers love the cellphone lots, too. Mike Gres, who drives for a limousine company in Mount Vernon, N.Y., was standing next to his car, smoking a cigarette, while waiting for a passenger in the cellphone lot at the Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y., one recent afternoon. Gres raved about the concept. He also said he appreciated the cellphone lot’s electronic arrivals board – a duplicate of the one in the terminal.

The lot also has portable toilets, which many drivers consider a convenience – even in the winter.
With about 25 spaces, the Westchester lot was more than half full on a recent weekday, mostly with limousine drivers.

La Guardia airport in New York City simply does not have the room for a cellphone lot – some would say it does not have room for one more taxicab, for that matter. But its big sister, Kennedy International Airport, which covers far more land, does. Its 250-car cellphone lot opened late last spring.

At airports where cellphone lots exist, airport managers usually call attention to them with big signs.

CHARLES DELAFUENTE
New York Times

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Taxi Fleets going Green to save gas costs in United States

Beginning in October taxis coming into service in New York City are going to be required to meet a 25mpg city rating. The regulation was passed unanimously by the NYC TLC and provides that in Cotober 2009 all new taxicab vehicles must have a minimum city driving rating of 30 mpg. TLC commissioner says this regulation is first of its kind and lays the groundwork for the cleanest, greenest large city taxicab fleet in the world. NYC is working toward and all-hybrid taxi fleet by 2012. There is already couple of these cars on the road: Ford Escape Hybrid, Toyota Camry, etc. Once these regulations are fully phased in, vehicle owners are expected to save between $4000 and $11,000 per year in gas costs, an industsry wide savings of nearly $140 million per year.

There is speculation among key players in the black car industry that these same regulation could soon apply to them. The Houston City Council also recently approved several new rules for the city taxi industry that officials touted as a step toward reducing harmful vehicle emissions. The regulation required new cabs be one of the following: a hybrid-electric vehicle equipped with a four cylinder engine, wheelchair accesibsle or rated to get 20 mph. Houston Mayor says it is still too expensive to impose a full requirement on cab owners but it might be likely in the future.

Hopefully it will not come to the point where all the New York Limousine services will have to switch to alternative power and gas.

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