Sunday, January 18, 2015

Tips On Long Island Limousine Services

By Enid Hinton


An individual looking to hire a limo for a special occasion will need to ensure that he has followed certain steps. Most first time clients may find the search process to be a bit challenging especially if they have not been properly guided on what to do. When looking for Long Island limousine services, there are several things that you will want to consider.

In order to know whether a company is legit, you will need to take a look at its licenses and the associations it belongs to. All limo companies are issues a special license number by the city of long Island. When it comes to associations, operators are free to join the associations that they fancy.

Business experience is a very important factor. Companies that have some years of service under their belts are often much better than those that are just starting operating. In some special cases, you will find that start ups are run by people who have been operating in this industry as either managers or drivers.

Any car that is used to ferry members of the public needs to be covered by a commercial coverage policy. In this particular kind of policy, the amount paid for sedans will be different than that paid for limos. Limos are required to take a policy of about one point five million dollars.

It is highly recommended that you check out the car in person. In some cases, the vehicle may not be immediately available for inspection. Where such a situation arises, have a person at the firm email you photos of the vehicle in question.

First time clients who have not used this service before can rely on their friends in order to find the best vehicle. All one has to do is reach out to a friend who has used this particular service more than once and is well informed on how different companies operate. The most important thing is to ensure that the person providing you with this information is trustworthy.

Billing will be done by the hour. What is included on the bill is the total number of hours you will use the automobile as well as the driver gratuity. Always confirm that the gratuity is about fifteen to twenty percent of the amount spent on your fare.

It will be important to inquire on the hours that this firm operates. Given that some firms operate late in to the night, you will need to confirm whether there is someone available to answer your calls at all hours of the night. For firms that deal with weddings and proms, an emergency contact number should be available.

Some clients may be tempted to look at the size of a fleet when making a decision. Even though a larger fleet may signal good management, it does not necessary mean that the service offered is above board. All companies will usually have their own management policies.

The law stipulates that any driver hired by a limo company needs to take a number of tests. Top on the list of tests to be taken will be the drug and physical ability tests. Companies are also required to conduct their own due diligence and determine whether these individuals have a criminal past.




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