Isn't it odd, every former yellow taxi driver being involved around ground transportation claims to be driving a limousine? I recently confronted an old acquaintance, and after 15minutes of conversation, I asked him, �so are you still driving a yellow cab for Linden Maintenance?� This acquaintance replied, � I am drive limousine, pronounced as -�Lemo Zeen�. I said, �oh cool, your'e probably a bit more relaxed now, however which company are you working for?� This acquaintance replied �KAAR MEL.6 6 6�. And today I came across another individual, when asking him, what line of business he was in? He informed me that he started a limousine company and his customers were struggling to pay him tax on cash rides. I was confused about the term �limousine�, associated with companies who are cheaper than taxi cabs, and customers who are struggling to pay tax? It is my impression that limousine is a exclusively private & higher form of professional transportation, where in most cases demanded by affluent clientele or anyone seeking top notch service? So, to clear this confusion, I Googled the term, �limousine� and here is how Wikipedia.Defines the term limousine.
Alimousine (or limo) was originally an "enclosed automobile with open driver's seat," and was named from the French limousine(in the Occitan language) that was originally an adjective referring to a region in central France.The automobile meaning evolving from a type of cloak and hood that was worn by the inhabitants of the Limousin region that later resembled the covering of a carriage and much later used to describe an automobile body with a permanent top that extended over the open driver's compartment.
The term now refers to a luxury sedan or saloon car, especially one with a lengthened wheelbase or driven by a chauffeur. The chassis of a limousine may have been extended by the manufacturer or by an independent coachbuilder. These are called "stretch" limousines and are traditionally black or white. Limousines are usually liveried vehicles, driven by professional chauffeurs. As the most expensive form of automobile ground transportation, limousines are culturally associated with extreme wealth or power and are commonly cited as examples of conspicuous consumption. Among the less wealthy, limousines are often hired during special events (most commonly wedding, proms, bachelors parties)
While some limousines are owned by individuals, many are owned by governments to transport senior politicians, by large companies to transport executives, and by broadcasters to transport guests.
So after reading the above cited, it is pretty clear that many of these beat up old Lincoln Town Cars operated by owner operators are �car services,� �Black Cars� or �Mini Cabs� and not limousines. All of these companies which are nothing more than a clearing house-call centers such as �Dial 7up�, �Dial Car Cab�, �Karmel 6's�, �YOU-BUR�, �All State�, and including �Malcolm car Limo� are nothing more than just alternative taxi services who use loose term �Lemo ZEEN�. The question is, are these individual owner operator drivers confused with the term �limousine� or does it make them feel better about themselves? I have seen the term �limousine�used in every car services advertisement. All of these self claimed limousine companies neither own nor do they have access to quality cars, qualified professional chauffeurs. In matter of fact, all of these confused limousine drivers and confused limousine companies are nothing more than hustlers. One hustles on a small scale and other hustles on a large scale.
I have seen these companies make false promises about being reliable, and having an exaggerated fleet of over 450 cars operated by professionals. However, the customers who have dealt with them here in New York have learned from experience missing their flights, rude drivers, unskilled-unqualified drivers,c filthy vehicles and with trash in trunk. Just 2 days ago, a client came to us for service after a horrible experience with WoodCrest Limo. The Woodcrest owner operator driver had 4 used tires in trunk along with his personal household groceries in trunk. This client was unable to put their gear in trunk. I have also heard complaints from clients about a company LimoRees who gives false promises about VIP guaranteed limousine service and failed to show up for pickup. In addition, LimoRees intentionally kept their phone line busy to avoid the stranded customers. The old beat up driver owned Lincoln Town cars which are affiliated with these and equivalent companies can be spotted illegally picking up street hails. So what can we say, �U2 driving a limousine?�.
The companies which are qualified to be called limousine companies do not advertise coupons, or taxi equivalent prices. To summarize it, to determine the difference between a taxi cab alternatives and a limousine company- it is best to use the companies prices as a reference. Most legitimate limousine companies have 1.5 hour minimum on sedans, and 2 hour minimums on SUVs and 3 hour on stretch limousines. The airport rates are priced out on an average of total time a company takes to perform the job. For example,to have an idea of charges for a limousine to and from the airports, I suggest that one navigate websites for �London Town Cars, Farrells Limousine, Boston Coach, Carey, Davel, Bermuda Limousine, and CSL Transportation�.
This article was written to clarify that some car services of low quality and owner operators with old equipment are defining themselves as limousine service providers, when they should using the term car service. This confusing usage of term almost brings bad spotlight on limousine industry and the legitimate limousine company brands are not to be confused with hustlers.
Sorry to be cut clear and perhaps offensive in this article however clarification is required about U2 driving a limousine?
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