A licensed for-hire vehicle service that carries passengers by prior arrangement rather than street hail. Livery vehicles are regulated by a city or state commission, which licenses the base, the vehicle and the driver.
A licensed for-hire vehicle service that carries passengers by prior arrangement rather than street hail. Livery vehicles are regulated by a city or state commission, which licenses the base, the vehicle and the driver.
See also: Dispatch (Livery), Black car, Vehicle
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A premium pre-booked car service using dark luxury sedans or SUVs with professional drivers, often billed to corporate accounts. In some jurisdictions black car is a separate license class from other livery.
A professional driver employed or contracted to drive passengers in a car service vehicle. Chauffeurs often need a commercial or for-hire license, and service standards cover dress, door opening and luggage handling.
A pre-booked ride to or from an airport. Pickups are timed to the flight's actual arrival, and the booking usually includes the flight number and terminal so the driver can adjust for delays.
A pickup in which the chauffeur waits inside the terminal or lobby, often with a name sign, and walks the rider to the car instead of waiting at the curb. It usually adds parking and waiting time to the fare.
A booking in which a car and driver are reserved for a block of time and go wherever the rider directs, billed by the hour, often with a minimum number of hours. It suits events, roadshows and multi-stop days.