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Limo Bus Decorated Like Pirate Ship Anchored Until Owner Gets Proper License
Billy Fox, of Dagsboro, Del., has crafted a one-of-a-kind limo bus to safely transport passengers who have had a bit too much to drink. The 14-seat Black Pearl is decorated like a pirate ship and offers free trips home to intoxicated bar patrons in and around Fenwick Island and Selbyville, only accepting tips and donations from grateful riders. Fox says he can afford to provide this service because his operation is subsidized by sponsorships from local businesses, especially bars and restaurants that rely on the limo bus to transport patrons home safely.
However, Fox recently restricted the Black Pearl’s range until he receives the proper licenses from the state to ferry passengers. When they learned about the limo bus, the Office of Public Carrier Regulation, a division of the Delaware Department of Transportation, contacted Fox and told him he would need to get his bus licensed whether he charged a fare or made a profit from his service or not.
"We want to comply and are going to comply," said Fox. "It’s so we can provide a service here in southern Delaware that everyone needs. It is a needed service."
The Delaware DOT told him that he could continue to transport guests between businesses that sponsor the Black Pearl, but he can’t transport passengers to their homes until he has acquired the proper license.
"We have not shut him down," said DelDOT spokesman Geoff Sundstrom. "In fact, he is operating between a number of sponsoring businesses. He’s required to meet the same state insurance and background check requirements that any other public carrier is required to fulfill."
Fox has begun the process of obtaining his limousine license but isn’t sure when it will be granted. He has to pay a $400 fee, pass a background check, complete a fare schedule, submit a petition, complete his license application, provide minimum insurance coverage and take some additional steps before the state agency will issue his license.
Fox said that he had not previously applied for the license because he never imagined that the Black Pearl would become so popular. His original plan was to promote local businesses and make area roads safer by discouraging drunk driving. Before he knew it, he was transporting a lot more passengers than he planned and knew that he would have to get his licensing in order sooner rather than later.
If you’re thinking about renting a San Francisco limo bus for a sporting event, pub crawl, concert, wedding or other special occasion and you want to have the ultimate designated driver, call us today at NLS Limo at 800-339-8936 to make a reservation. Our limousine buses are clean, very comfortable, affordable and feature lots of luxurious amenities to make your event truly memorable. We have lots of images of our Bay Area limo bus models on our site, so browse them at your leisure. If you have questions, just give us a call!
Call Us First for San Francisco Hybrid Rentals!
Many San Franciscans live without cars. Parking and traffic hassles combined with steep gas prices and the costs of owning a car can make it an unattractive and unnecessary expense. However, despite plenty of alternatives to get around such as cabs and mass transit, sometimes having your own wheels is the best option. For those who wish to get around but want to have a low carbon footprint, the best option of all is a hybrid vehicle. Most folks don’t know that in addition to our Bay Area limousines, party buses, SUV limos and other types of luxury ground transportation, we also offer San Francisco hybrid car rentals!
We offer two types of stylish, comfortable and very economical hybrid rentals at the moment and plan to offer more options in the future. For now, your San Francisco hybrid rental options include the following:
- Toyota Prius Models ($55 an hour or lower)
- Toyota Camry Hybrid Models ($60 an hour or lower)
Our Prius rentals are sedans that seat three adults or two adults and two children very comfortably. Our Camry hybrid rentals are sedans that offer ample room for four adults. Both types of hybrids use very little fuel during city driving and are perfect for a variety of different uses including these:
- Running errands around town
- Picking up friends and family from the airport
- Transporting large purchases from the store
- Showing off the beautiful Bay Area for sightseeing tours for friends and family
- Visiting friends who live outside the city
- Day trips for shopping, wine tours, sporting events and other excursions
- Anytime you need your own transportation
With a name like Nationwide Limousine Service, you might not expect us to offer economical Bay Area hybrid rentals in our fleet of luxury vehicles, but we do! So, the next time you’re thinking about renting a car to get around and you’re looking for San Francisco Prius rentals or Camry hybrid rentals, just give us a call at NLS Limo at 800-339-8936!
Make Your San Francisco Limousine Reservations Now for Summer Events
If you’re thinking about renting a San Francisco limo, party bus, limo van, luxury coach, classic car or other mode of luxury transportation for this summer, make your reservation now for the best selection. It’s never too early to start making plans for concerts, baseball games, wine trips, drives along the beautiful California coast, festivals and other fun activities, and there is no better way to get to and from these events than the affordable luxury of our Bay Area limousines!
Each luxury vehicle in our fleet is roomy, luxurious, immaculately maintained, affordably priced and ready to transport you and your friends and family to your destinations and home again in comfort and style. Although the amenities offered in each of our luxury vehicles is somewhat different depending on size, type of vehicle and other considerations, each features a variation on the following luxury amenities:
- State-of-the-art audio systems, complete with iPod jacks so you can bring your favorite tunes along for the ride
- Big flat-screen LCD televisions to enhance the experience
- DVD players so you can enjoy movies, concert DVDs and other entertainment
- Plush, comfortable seating and plenty of space for everyone
- Privacy windows
- Climate control so you can be as comfortable as you like
- Wet bars so you and your guests can enjoy your favorite beverages
For our guests who want a one-of-a-kind San Francisco limo experience, review the following amenities available on some models:
- Limousine with hot tub
- Fiber optic or LED mood lighting
- Moon roofs
- Stripper poles
- Dance floors
- Bathroom
- Many other fun and unique features!
Whether you need luxury transportation for an intimate group of two or a large, fun group of 62 or more, you can rely on us to make your limo experience safe, fun, memorable and very affordable. We encourage you to browse the pages of our site to learn more about our San Francisco limousines, party buses, limo vans, luxury coaches, classic cars and other luxury vehicles. If you have questions or want to reserve yours now for the best selection, please call us at NLS Limo today at 800-339-8936!
Club Owners Slam San Francisco Party Buses at Community Meeting
Club owners recently held a public meeting where they aired their grievances with San Francisco party buses and the rowdy behavior of some party bus guests. They claim that a never-ending stream of drunken revelers pull up outside their clubs in party vans most evenings and cause a variety of problems. Many are saying enough is enough and have banned Bay Area party buses from dropping off guests at their clubs.
"As someone who has put on events in San Francisco for 20 years, party buses are just bad news," said Chris Smith, owner of Om Records and co-owner of Monarch, a popular nightclub in the SoMa neighborhood. "We don’t allow party buses at Monarch. If one comes up to our club, it’s getting towed."
Other club owners voiced similar complaints at the community meeting organized by the Tenderloin’s Community Leadership Alliance.
Steven Lee is the owner of popular nightclub The Grand and also a member of the San Francisco Entertainment Commission. He also said that party buses have been a persistent problem outside his club.
"Most clubs I know say ‘no’ to party buses," he said. "People do all their drinking on the buses and it’s not a benefit to the club. We have to deal with all the security and all the hassle without any of the benefit."
He echoed other club owners who said that drunken party bus guests were responsible for causing problems inside and outside their establishments.
One San Francisco party bus service owner took issue with club owners blaming all operators for the actions of a few limo services with lax control.
"We station security on all of our buses and we limit people to two complementary drinks per passenger," she said. "I think it’s important to have management on board supervising what’s happening."
In addition to irresponsible Bay Area party bus providers, a big part of the problem is lax laws that govern behavior on party vans. While there are strict regulations on guest behavior while riding in limousines, there are few regulations on party buses, a relatively recent but increasingly popular mode of group transportation. South Bay Assemblyman Jerry Hill agreed with club owners, saying that the city needs to write and enforce tougher regulations about behavior on party buses.
"The growing popularity of party buses requires that the law keep pace with the trend," said Hill in a statement. "These are really rolling bars — and teenagers should not be allowed to drink on them."
We are saddened and unhappy that the actions (or inactions) of a few Bay Area party van providers are casting our limousine service and those of other ethical businesspeople in a bad light. In accordance with California law, we never allow minors to drink in any of our luxury vehicles and ask all our guests to respect our vehicles, other guests and clubs and neighborhoods where we drop them off. If you’re thinking about renting a San Francisco party bus for an upcoming event but prefer to do business with a limo service that puts the safety of its guests above all other considerations, call us at NLS Limo today at 800-339-8936.
Reserve Your San Francisco Limo for New Year’s Eve Now for Best Selection
Some Bay Area residents always seem to be a step or two ahead of the rest of us. They somehow swing dinner reservations at the hottest restaurants, get great seats at area concerts and sporting events, know how to get into the coolest clubs and otherwise get to experience the best of San Francisco before everyone else. There’s no doubt that a pocketful of cold, hard cash can be the passport to all these pleasures and experiences, but the swiftest and smartest of these folks somehow make all this happen without spending a fortune. How do they do it? They plan ahead and turn delayed gratification into one heck of a good time without overspending.
To illustrate how forward thinking some area residents are, we have received a bunch of limousine and party bus reservations for New Year’s Eve recently. These folks know that demand will be quite high on this particular night and for good reason! No one wants to deal with driving, parking, traffic and the possibility of a very expensive ticket on the premier party night of the year. That’s why they are making their reservations now to ensure they get their first choice of San Francisco limos and party buses for their night on the town with friends. They know that Bay Area limo services will have nearly all of their chauffeurs and vehicles entertaining guests that night and that procrastinators who wait too long to make reservations will have to settle for their third, fourth or fifth choice of vehicles and limo providers.
Don’t let this happen to you and your friends this year. If you’re planning on hitting the clubs this New Year’s, and you know that you are, call us today at 1-800-339-8936 to reserve your San Francisco limo or party bus. We still have a great selection, but the most popular models are going fast, so don’t delay! We offer the best customer service, the cleanest and most luxurious vehicles and the most professional chauffeurs in the area. Best of all, we make all this happen at incredibly reasonable rates! Please call us today to reserve your Bay Area limousines, party buses and other luxury vehicles for the upcoming holiday season.
Stanford Fans, Rent a Bay Area Limo and Tailgate in Style This Season!
Stanford’s football team is having another special season, and fans of the Cardinal are looking forward to meaningful PAC-12 games (and wins!) down the stretch. We know Stanford fans love their team and their football, but they are not very fond of pre- and postgame traffic as other fans clog area roadways to get to and from the game. Want a luxurious, affordable and convenient way to get to and from the game in style? Rent a Bay Area limousine from NLS Limo, and leave the driving to us!
No other San Francisco limo service has a better selection of luxury vehicles from which to choose. Looking for something with a bit more headroom than our stretch limos? We humbly suggest one of the following options:
- SUV Limousines
- Party Vans
- VIP Corporate Vans
- Limo Buses
- Corporate Coaches
If you’re thinking about the unique game transportation options in our fleet, you may want to consider these:
- Antique Car Rentals
- Classic Rolls-Royce Limos
- Trolley Cars
- Corporate Sedans
- Other luxury vehicle rental options!
Renting one of our Bay Area luxury vehicles for game transportation is fast, easy and very affordable. Simply call us today at 1-800-339-8936, speak with one of our reservation specialists, reserve the luxury ground transportation options of your choice and get ready to have a great time with friends and family! Instead of fighting traffic, you and your crew can kick back with your favorite beverages, enjoy some pre-game tailgating fare, enjoy other PAC-12 action on the flat-panel TVs and enjoy all the other luxurious amenities. For more information about rates and availability, call us today to find out for yourself why NLS Limo has become the premier San Francisco limo service for all Bay Area football fans. Let’s Go Stanford!
Giants Fans, Rent a San Francisco Limo for the Playoffs!
San Francisco Giants fans have enjoyed a very good run over the last year or so, and the way the standings are shaping up, this run is a long way from over. If you and your crew are making plans for attending the playoffs this fall, why not rent a San Francisco limousine or party bus from NLS Limo and leave the driving to the pros? While other Giants fans are struggling with traffic to and from the playoff games, you and your friends and family can be maxing and relaxing in the back of your Bay Area limo or party bus!
Brighten a Friend’s Day (and Night!) With Our San Francisco Limo With Hot Tub!
Do you know someone who has been going through a difficult time and needs an escape? Then we have an excellent idea. Rent our San Francisco limo with hot tub for that person and his or her significant other for a rejuvenating escape that they will never forget! We all experience rough stretches from time to time, and sometimes it feels like everything is happening all at once with no upside to balance out the blues. The best prescription for this condition that we know is doing something nice and unexpected for those who seem a long way from happy. We freely admit that we may be a bit biased on this particular remedy, but we’ve seen the results many times, and it never fails to bring smiles to the faces of the recipients! If you know a couple who is experiencing a run of bad luck and could use a ray of light, here is a series of steps that is guaranteed to break them out of their funk and give them some much-needed perspective:
It’s Not Too Early to Make Your San Francisco Limo Bus Reservations, Football Fans!
Now that summer is well and truly underway, a sports fan’s thoughts naturally turn to…football! Training camps are opening soon, and it won’t be long before 49ers and Raiders fans are gathering together for world-class tailgating, celebrating and demonstrating their love for pro football. With that in mind, we have some suggestions for the ultimate football tailgating experience! The recipe for an incredibly fun and legendary time is fairly straightforward, and the ingredients are quite affordable. The ingredients include the following:
The Summer Lineup of Bay Area Music Festivals Has Something for Everyone!
Everybody loves music, and the Bay Area features some of the best festivals in the country with lineups to make any music connoisseur happy. We’ve compiled a list of just a few of these festivals, including the websites for more information and a partial lineup for each. Enjoy!
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