Limousine Finder: 2016 at 04:32AM

Metro Cars Introduces Service To Ensure Passenger Safety

TAYLOR, Mich. — Metro Cars, a Detroit-based ground transportation service, recently introduced its new ‘Chauffeur Direct’ service — an automated messenger system that introduces passengers to their driver up to one hour before pick up.

Passengers are provided with the driver’s photo and cell phone number. During the trip, real time tracking updates can be provided to both the passenger and anyone they designate.

“Metro Cars has long been an industry leader in ensuring passenger safety,” commented Metro Cars CEO Daniel Ret. “This service is a natural continuation of our commitment to putting the customer’s safety first.”

Although not created in response to the recent tragedies surrounding Uber and other newer transportation companies, this new service reinforces the importance of choosing the right company. .

Passengers can book a ride through Metro Cars’ new online booking app, which is available for download. Once booked, all aspects of the ride can be tracked via the online app or through text message.

Information: Paula Mikola at (734) 946-1701.

Source: Metro Cars press release

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Texas County Sheriff Condemns Prom Night Party Buses

COTULLA, Texas — The La Salle County sheriff condemned the recent choices made by local parents in contributing toward the charter fee for two buses that were used for what he describes as alcohol-fueled parties by teenagers on Cotulla High School’s prom night.

The sheriff, Miguel Rodriguez, said charges may be filed against parents who helped provide alcohol to minors who were not their own children.

A La Salle County deputy pulled over one of the buses in Cotulla on April 23 after noting a number of violations, among them an apparent attempt at keeping broken passenger doors closed with bungee straps.

LMT Online article here

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ABA Survey Finds Healthy Growth in New, Used Bus Sales

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The fourth quarter of 2015 saw an increase in motorcoach sales, according to a recent study released by the American Bus Association Foundation. A total of 619 new and 266 used vehicles were sold in the fourth quarter of 2015 as compared to 459 new and 234 used vehicles sold the previous quarter. Altogether in 2015, there were 1,599 private sector and 542 public sector sales as compared to 1,411 private sector and 355 public sector sales in 2014.

The Coach Manufacturer Survey helps the industry in understanding trends in motorcoach purchasing to more accurately predict product development and demand. The survey details the private and public sector sales of new and used motorcoaches as well as shell, engine and transmission sales.