Corporate Executive Car Service Vs. Celebratory Limousine Company
What is the difference between a limousine company and an executive car service? Well there are many and in truth it is very hard to be both but if you can do one well it is possible to attempt to take on the other but this is no easy task. First of all let us examine the differences between the two services; an executive car service caters primarily to corporations and executives, business travelers going to and from meetings or to the airports, a limousine company provides transportation for celebratory events like weddings, birthdays, nights out on the town and things of that nature.
An executive car service will carry primarily town cars or sedan type vehicles and or SUV’s. Most executives do not want a flashy limousine or party bus. The bulk of the transfers will be to and from major HUBs, airports corporate offices and the occasional restaurant or meeting venue. There is a huge opportunity for repeat business here as long as the service is good and consistent. Often you will be transferring the same people and if the company is good you will get used to their particular needs and wants. Town cars or un-stretched vehicles are slightly easier to run then limousines or exotic stretches because these vehicles only require normal preventative and routine maintenance. You can lease a large fleet and turn them over quickly to guarantee newer, clean vehicles, this helps reduce mechanical overhead and also presents a better image. The licensing to operate a sedan is less complex that that required to drive a large stretch or a party bus.
On the other hand the corporate game can be rough. The service must be consistent and it can be difficult to be on time every time. Some times all these corporations need is just one occurrence where the executive car service drops the ball and that gives them a reason to look elsewhere. Most people do not understand the nature of a true executive car service and they will treat you similar to a cab company, they will try to book transfers at the last possible minute and not respect carefully dispatched trips making changes on the fly or last minute. Most executives have admins or assistants that handle the bookings and other things and adding that extra person into the process increases the chances of miscommunication and human error. Corporate transportation is not easy.
Now a limousine company will be dealing with individuals who are celebrating important moments in their lives, events such as weddings, proms and birthdays will be the norm. Typically these events involve large groups of people and that is where the stretch limousine comes in. Stretches range from 6 passenger to 24 passenger SUV’s and then you get into party buses that range from 24-55 passengers. These large vehicles can be difficult to drive and sometimes will have more problems then a vehicle that is built on a line (as opposed to something that is custom made or cut and stretched). Electrical issues, more maintenance and a greater strain on the engine and transmission can prove taxing on any vehicle not to mention the wear and tear experienced when transporting large groups of people who are drinking and celebrating and not exactly being mindful of what they are doing to the vehicle.
Now while the possibility of repeat business still exists it is very slim comparatively, but people participating or contracting for these events want everything to be inexcusably perfect. Sometimes there requests and wants are just not realistic and these people are the ones that are impossible to please no matter what.
Overall the limousine and executive car service industry is not an easy one. A company has to be well equipped, experienced and dedicated to providing excellent service every time. Both sides of the business have their caveats and problems as well as their benefits and upsides. When done right it can be a truly rewarding industry, people are appreciative and happy and at the same time it can be horrific if things don’t go right 100% of the time. That is why All Star Limousine and All Star Limousine Worldwide are dedicated to providing flawless car service no matter the event or occasion. We are on time every time and we never say no!
All Star Limousine is a Long Island, New York based company with an extensive global reach; we provide expert Wedding, Special Event and Executive Travel services throughout the Tri-State area and the world. We have over 30 years of experience in the travel industry; our attention to detail, 2013 top-of-the-line vehicles and professional trained Chauffeurs set us apart from the rest!
by Jarrad Kulick