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Alcatraz Island
One and a half miles from Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco amidst the playful call of sea lions waiting for the next fish to be thrown lies the less playful island of Alcatraz. It’s somewhat menacing view is a landmark attraction for the city of San Francisco and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986. Every day hundreds of tourists line up at Pier 33 to take the ferry ride across the bay and soak in the history and mystery that the island provides.
Californian Builds His Own Party Bus That Resembles a Boom Box
A crafty Californian loves music so much that he has created his own party bus that looks like a rolling boom box. Derek Wunder’s audacious party bus, which he calls the “Vroombox,” resembles a classic 80s-style boom box, complete with switches, knobs and two large exterior speakers. This rolling music machine is capable of cranking out 125 decibels of sound, which is about as loud as standing next to the amplifiers at a rock concert.
Proms Offer Alternatives to Party Buses
Prom organizers at Tracy High School have seen attendance drop sharply in recent years as many students are renting party buses instead of going to prom. While party buses may be the ultimate in prom transportation, a surprising number of kids are choosing to organize their own prom nights in smaller groups. Tracy High School activities director Alayna Carter says that some kids think that renting a party bus is a more fun and exciting option than an evening of dinner and dancing at Tracy’s Portuguese Hall.
“The kids just aren’t showing up any more,” she said recently. “They… take the party bus to San Francisco, walk around, eat wherever and drive back to someone’s house. They weren’t going to the dance, because they figured it’s just in Tracy, when they can go and do stuff out of town.”
Giants Receive World Series Rings Complete With San Francisco Cable Car!
The reigning world champion San Francisco Giants received their World Series rings recently before a sellout crowd of happy fans at AT&T Park. The rings feature the words, “World Champions” across the top and bottom, along with seven rounds diamonds, which signify the organization’s seven world championships. One shank of each ring features each player’s name and uniform number, along with the iconic San Francisco cable car design. The other shank celebrates the franchise’s 2012 postseason victories that led to the championship.
Ride Share Companies Banned From Providing San Francisco Airport Transportation
San Francisco International Airport officials recently issued cease-and-desist orders to six different smartphone application-based rideshare companies like Lyft, SideCar and UberX, ostensibly to protect the 44 million passengers who travel though SFO every year. We have blogged extensively about these rideshare services in recent months, as San Francisco and other major cities across the country try to determine whether or not to allow them to operate outside the rules and regulations imposed on limousine services, taxi companies and other passenger carriers.
San Francisco Cable Cars Cost the City Millions Each Year in Legal Expenses
San Francisco’s cable cars are a big part of the city’s identity, but few people know that these local icons cost the city millions each year in settlements, court awards and legal fees. Each year, a small percentage of cable car riders are injured in accidents that result in broken bones, severed feet and other injuries. Around one person each month is injured while riding San Francisco cable cars, and city officials have reported 126 accidents over the last ten years that injured 151 people. A few months ago, five riders and two workers were injured when the cable car they were riding lurched to an unexpected stop after one of the wheels struck a small bolt in the track.
Demand for Antique Cars Expected to Improve as Economy Recovers
When the economy tanked in 2008, antique car dealers saw sales drop an average of 17.4 percent. When you consider that antique car sales average around $7.6 billion in the U.S. each year, a 17 percent drop is quite a bit of money. However, antique car dealers are beginning to see some improvement after a rough stretch, as buyers are starting to invest in antiques, classified as vehicles at least 45 years old.
Panel Convenes to Learn More About What Clients Expect From Their Limo Service
Attendees at the recent Regional Limousine Association convention observed a panel discussion about what clients expect from their limousine service. The subject was well-chosen and timely, as the limousine industry appears to be in a transitional period. This is primarily due to the weak but improving economy and smartphone applications that are impacting limo service market share in some cities.
Rent a San Francisco Charter Bus for the Best in Affordable Group Transportation
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Rent a San Francisco Limo for these Great Bay Area Music Festivals
The Bay Area is home to some legendary indoor music venues, but summertime is the best time to experience our area’s superb outdoor music venues and festivals! If you and your friends and family are planning on getting your groove on with some live music this summer, why not rent a San Francisco limousine from us and leave the driving, parking and traffic hassles to the pros?
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