Limo or Limousine Service

By Vasiliy Zaitsev


A limousine is a longer than normal luxury car. The body may have been extended by the manufacturing company or by an independent custom car shop, traditionally black limo or white limo in color. Limousines are most commonly driven by chauffeurs and until the mid-1990s were most often associated with the wealthy. They are also used for special occasions such as weddings, parties and sight-seeing tours.

While some limousines are owned by individuals, many are owned by governments to transport senior politicians, by large companies to transport executives, or by broadcasters to transport guests. Most limousines, however, operate as livery vehicles, providing upmarket competition to taxicabs.

Well known fact that first limousine was built in 1902 and originally was designed such way so driver sat in a separate roof covered cabin. Name came from French province Limousine, and widely popular there cloak hood resembles drivers covered compartment.

The first Stretch Limousine was created in Fort Smith, Arkansas around 1928 by a coach company named Armbruster. These cars were primarily used to transport famous big band leaders, such as Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman, and their bands and equipment. These early stretch limousines were often called big band buses.

In many places, proper attire is worn by the chauffeur at all times. This usually includes a cleaned and pressed black or dark suit and jacket, a pressed, crisp dress shirt and appropriate tie, as well as polished black shoes and even gloves. Some companies have uniforms for their chauffeurs, and some require that hats are worn in addition to the uniform. Some companies do not keep strictly to this standard, and there is wide variation throughout the transportation industry.

Luxury vehicle is a marketing term for a vehicle that provides luxury - that which is beyond strict necessity - in exchange for increased cost to the buyer. F-segment of the market is defined by the size and not by the price, but most F-segment cars are luxury vehicles.




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