Manhattan: Cabbies’ Group Sues City

August 23, 2008 – 9:06 pm
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance, which represents more than 10,000 taxi drivers in the city, filed a lawsuit yesterday seeking to block the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission from installing global positioning system software on all city taxi meters. The suit, filed in Federal District Court, said the software was an invasion of privacy and denied the drivers their constitutionally protected right to their own property. City officials said they could not comment on the suit until they ha...

Taxi TV, Brisk as the Traffic You’re Stuck In

August 21, 2008 – 9:14 pm
Suddenly television screens are part of the Manhattan cab ride experience. Is anything worth watching? Stay tuned.

A few of our unusual used limos

July 21, 2008 – 12:46 pm
So, recently we showed you 8 of the best from Big Limos which included the dual axle super stretch Hummer limo and the Corvette stretch with Gullwing doors amongst others... (more...)

All Hail the Green Cabs

July 21, 2008 – 12:45 pm
The idea of an environmentally friendly fleet is not new, but Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s full embrace of it is.

What your limo color says about your personality

July 21, 2008 – 12:45 pm
Color is a part of?everyone's life every day.?From the shirt you put on, to the walls in your house, to the vehicle you love enough to purchase.?Limousines are custom vehicles, and for that reason they offer a spectrum of color choices that most vehicles do not.? OK, so we know there are some serious reasons for picking your limo color, but we thought we'd have a little fun with this one. (more...)

‘Black Cars’ Are Destined to Turn Green

July 21, 2008 – 12:44 pm
The entire fleet of roughly 10,000 limousines that are used by businesses would be required to meet fuel-efficiency standards, attainable only with hybrid vehicles.

Travel Budgets suffer because of lagging economy

July 21, 2008 – 12:44 pm
Travel Managers and their companies are reportedly curtailing spending in 2008 in response to the weakening economy. In the most recent Business Travel News Corporate Travel 100 report surveying businesses nationwide, companies say they are cutting out unnecessary travel spending, while expecting rising travel costs whether on airlines, hotels, or ground transportation. American Express Business Travel said buyers asked for budget consultation and data in late spring and early summer 2007, which is earlier than previous years. Corporations are not only feeling the strain of the weakening dollar if they travel internationally, but also the rising costs in the travel industry are really putting the strain on budgets. Accoring to Travel Solutions, the retail and banking sectors are really tighting up their belts. Some companies are of course experiencing growth, therefore bumping up their respective travel budgets, but in doing so must account for the rise in costs and are instead limiting ...

A history of limousines

July 20, 2008 – 12:48 pm
Since the 1700s In some form or another, the concept of a chauffeured vehicle has been in existence since the 1700’s.? Developed with the wealthy in mind, they started as horse drawn carriages, gilded in gold and pulled by only the finest animals. (more...)

New York and Long Island Prom Season started for Limousines and Limos

July 20, 2008 – 12:48 pm
Prom Night is a very special evening for New York, Long Island and Staten Island, Brooklyn and Bronx High School Seniors, and you can bet that every limousine in town will be booked on that night. With that in mind, Royal Luxury Limo would like to offer both parents and teens a bit of helpful information in your quest for a safe and fun filled evening should you decide to “Go In Style” as we say here at New York Prom Limo and rent a limousine for Prom Night. Prom Night is a moment you will never forget. We understand the importance of our role. Our chauffeurs have been trained to unobtrusively pamper you. In your quest to find the best service and value for your transportation on this day, please ask yourself whether you need a ride, or are in search of a unique experience that you will cherish forever. ...

Bright Prospects for a Comfortable Ride

July 20, 2008 – 12:47 pm
The $2.4 billion chauffeured transportation business is doing well both in the United States and overseas.