RSSLimo News | San Francisco Travel Blog - Part 21
Rental Rates for California Limousine Companies
Every limousine service in our state is regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), which issues licenses, investigates complaints and levies fines and civil actions against unlicensed companies. The CPUC mandates that limo companies must base their rates on time of use or vehicle mileage. It cannot be both, and limo services are expressly forbidden to charge on a per passenger basis. The only exceptions to the per passenger rule are the following:
San Francisco Limousine Smartphone Application Subject of Legal Action
UberCab, Inc., a technology company here in California, recently launched an application for smartphones that allows users to summon a San Francisco limo from anywhere in the city. The app provides information on estimated time of arrival, lets users know when the limo has arrived and even processes payment when the trip is complete. Limousines, cabs and other types of group transportation in San Francisco are regulated by two agencies:
Indians Get Rare Glance at Obama’s Presidential Limousine During Asia Trip
Car lovers in Mumbai, India got a rare treat recently when President Obama paid them a visit as part of his Asian trip. President Obama was traveling in his new Cadillac presidential limousine, the Barack Mobile C1, the “ultimate vehicle on the planet.”
New Bentley Limousine Wins Prestigious Gulf Connoisseur Award
The new and very shapely Bentley Mulsanne has received the “Best Limousine for the Red Carpet” prize at the glittering Gulf Connoisseur Awards ceremony. The annual event was held at the Armani Hotel in Dubai and featured many exceptional limos including the Maybach 57 and the Rolls-Royce Phantom, both runners-up to the Mulsanne.
“Green” Limo Service Ordered to Pay Tips to Chauffeurs
A court has ordered an environmentally friendly limo service based in Cambridge, MA to pay its chauffeurs $75,000 in a lawsuit settlement. PlanetTran, a limo rental service in the Boston area, apparently cared more about establishing its “green” credibility than it did about paying its drivers an entirely different kind of green, the tips the chauffeurs had earned by transporting the limo service’s guests.
Japanese Limo Manufacturer Launches New Galue Limousine
Japanese limousine manufacturer Mitsuoka has just unveiled a new limo based on the Nissan Teana. This four-door limo has an unusual look and seems to borrow design elements from a wide range of other luxury automobiles. The grille strongly resembles a classic Rolls-Royce grille with its strong vertical lines and bold, slightly angled frame. The headlamp configuration also suggests the classic Rolls look with very similar shape and positioning. The rounded fenders evoke a larger, more generous version of Jaguar’s sensuous lines, and the sloped back and chrome highlights also suggest that designers borrowed liberally from both British luxury automakers.
Carjacker Steals Wedding Limo Taking Bridesmaids to Ceremony
A limousine carrying five bridesmaids to a wedding in Boston was carjacked recently, making a most unusual wedding story for the happy couple. The bridesmaids were riding in the back when the carjacker broke one of the limo’s windows, got into the front and threatened the chauffeur, causing the bridesmaids to flee from the vehicle. They ran to nearby Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church and arrived seconds before the ceremony was to begin.
Centenarian Celebrates 107th Birthday With Limo Ride
Tulsa resident Lenora Jenkins knows a little about life; she’s 107 years old. She says the Golden Rule has been the template for her life thus far, and she may be onto something.
Dropouts in Columbus Marathon Will Receive Limousine Rides
Organizers of the upcoming marathon in Columbus, Ohio, have a surprise waiting for runners who cannot finish the distance race on foot. Marathon participants who cannot finish the race for any reason will receive rides in limousines to the finish line. Columbus Marathon Race Director Darris Blackford told reporters that he wanted runners who could not finish to have a different experience than the one he had when he was unable to finish on one occasion. Mr. Blackford and others who could not finish took a ride in a school bus, a most practical mode of transportation, but also one in which most people over the age of 18 feel a bit odd.
Kremlin Orders Famed Zil Limousine to Begin Production
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered officials to explore the feasibility of producing the Zil limousine, one of the most powerful symbols of the former Soviet Union. The order has prompted speculation that Medvedev and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin are considering trading their Mercedes S-class stretch limos for something more uniquely Russian. Officials at the Moscow factory that once produced the Zil acknowledged that they had received detailed specifications from the Russian government outlining what they want and need in the new limousines if production can begin again.
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