Saturday, March 19, 2011

Illegal Limousine Operators

In every city across the country illegal operators stalk large hotel looking for a quick buck. Most of the time they team up with a doorman or consierge with an agreement of a kick back to either one. They offer lower rates due to there lack of insurance, regulatory agencies, vehicle inspections and much more.

The biggest problem is they may look like any other legal company but they are not. In Maryland chauffeurs have background and fingerprint checks thru the FBI and local police agencies. They have photo ID cards and have an interview with our regulatory agency. All of this and regular rechecks every few years.

If traveling on business you need to be very careful  ladies more so than men. A lady traveling on business late at night getting in the back of a car of someone you don't know is very scary.

Here are a few things you can do.
  • Check with your hotel who they use and get a business card or phone number.
  • Do your background check on the Internet (if they have a website, office, phone)
  • Have them send you a contract
  • Ask for their DOT / MC / Authority to operate / Insurance Co.and insurance limits.
  • Age of vehicles and how many they have.
  • Do they except credit cards?
  • Know your cost up front.
I have checked with some of these illegal limo companies. A driver who hustles can make up to $500.00 a day. Now think of this and know they work 6 - 7 days a week and 12 months a year. What keeps them from being legal. Well quite a few are illegal aliens who can't get a driver licence for one reason or they other. They can't pass a background check due to past history with the law and many more.

In closing do your home work when traveling out of town know who your drive is.   If you ever find your self in Baltimore please remember Hire Quality Limousines (www).hqlimo.com

Thank you for taking your time and if I can be of any help please feel free to call.

Bye for now.

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