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Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo (Photo via Wikimedia Commons user Pat Arnow)

News January 15, 2019

Is NY Governor Seeking A Stretch Limousine Ban?

One industry leader says operators are concerned about contradictory language in a package of proposed safety reforms.

Attendees to the 2018 Capitol Hill fly-in lobbying event take time out from legislative visits for a group shot. (photo: UMA)

News January 14, 2019

UMA Aims For Record Attendance At D.C. Lobbying Event

The annual fly-in legislative visit to Capitol Hill will bring together leaders and members of motorcoach industry groups.

Federal investigators will finally get their hands on the wrecked Ford Excursion stretch limousine, similar to the one pictured here. It has been kept in a tent at a New York State Police barracks facility. A NTSB spokeswoman said prosecutors had been preventing access because the search warrant for the vehicle didn’t explicitly include the federal agency. (LCT file photo)

News January 10, 2019

Feds Finally Able To Investigate Crashed Stretch Limo

No agency has explained what caused the vehicle to crash in the update New York countryside.

A Lincoln MKT stretch limousine near the New York Marriott Marquis. (Wikimedia Commons photo by Gzzz)

News January 9, 2019

Police Seize Plates From Suspended Limousines

The action came as it was publicly revealed the operation involved in the fatal stretch crash had repeatedly skirted or violated rules.

Complicating the lack of access to the limousine in the Oct. 6 Schoharie County fatal crash, hundreds of National Transportation Safety Board workers who investigate significant vehicle crashes have been on furlough since the partial federal shutdown began on Dec. 22, leaving new and ongoing investigations on hold. (Flickr.com image by Arlington County, Va.)

News January 9, 2019

Investigative Hold Up Adds Insult To Injury In Limo Crash

Editorial/commentary: In the aftermath of the accident that killed 20 people, about the last thing one would have expected was a turf war.

Almost three months after the crash that killed 20 people, federal investigators have yet to get full access to the wrecked limousine, similar to the Ford Excursion stretch pictured here. (LCT file photo)

News January 2, 2019

Questions Linger About Fatal New York Limousine Crash

A look back at the deadliest transportation accident in the U.S. in nine years, which remains unsolved.

Federal authorities are demanding the Schoharie County D.A. grant access to the 2001 Ford Excursion limousine similar to this one pictured that was involved in the Oct. 6 crash that killed 20 people. (LCT file photo)

News December 19, 2018

NTSB Demands Access To Crashed Limousine

Investigators are "gravely concerned" the district attorney's lack of response is impeding their ability to carry out their duties.

Jason Ramsey, president of the Colorado Limousine Association (CLA) and Prestige Worldwide Transportation

News December 19, 2018

Industry Members Halt TNC Support In Resort Town

eNews Exclusive: The Colorado Limousine Association stepped up to stop the city of Aspen from approving a harmful ride-hailing bill.

The U.K. Court of Appeals backs 2016 decision that driving for Uber qualifies as wage labor, not self-employed contract work. (Pexels.com photo)

News December 19, 2018

Uber Loses Major Appeal In U.K. On Driver Labor Status

They're still employees, the second highest court in the land reaffirms.

Consumers should be advised to use limos and party buses that are decade or newer, according to a Cleveland 19 investigative report. (LCT file shot)

News December 18, 2018

How Safe Are Ohio Limos And Party Buses?

A recent investigation reveals a few rotten bad apples in the industry mix.

The GOLA holiday party saw a great turn out. (photos: GOLA)

News December 12, 2018

GOLA Celebrates The Holidays With Networking Event

The Greater Orlando Limousine Association held a festive meeting to close out the year.

A substantially modified vehicle would have to include the same safety standards as other vehicles, according to a proposed U.S. House bill. (LCT file shot)

News December 11, 2018

NY House Members Propose Stricter Rules For Stretch Limos

The Limousine Safety Modernization Act would require modified passenger vehicles to follow the same rules as others.

Casino-style game-nigh fundraisers at auto dealerships have proven successful for the ALA and the Greater California Livery Association. (ALA photo)

News December 11, 2018

Arizona Limousine Association Hosts Casino Fundraiser

Money raised will go toward producing a retreat and other causes the group advocates.

The party isn’t exactly over for party buses once condemned by aldermen as “rolling cemeteries.” But the multi-pronged crackdown seems to be working. (LCT file photo)

News December 11, 2018

Chicago Puts Party Buses On Santa's Naughty List

Authorities apply rigid rules and bust more illegal operators during the holiday season.

Chicago law enforcement appears to have trouble understanding that while a motorcoach and retail minibus may feature the same exterior characteristics, a motorcoach carries all types of forward-facing groups to different events, while a minibus can be configured to run as an actual party bus. (Getty image via LCT)

Article December 8, 2018

Chicago Party Bus Law Ensnares Large Coaches

DEC. LCT: Motorcoach charter and tour services are suffering collateral damage as part of the city’s aggressive new rules.

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