Italy Issues Nationwide Uber Ban

Uber’s latest regulatory roadblock happens to be the entire country of Italy. In a court ruling issued April 7, all of Uber’s services were banned in the European country after a Rome judge ruled in favor of Italy’s major taxi associations that the ride-hailing service amounted to unfair competition, according to a report from Reuters. That means Uber’s Black, Lux, Suv, X, XL, Select, and Van services are all blocked from operating in Italy, and Uber cannot advertise at all in the country.

The Verge article here

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D.C. Limousine Service Scores Major Tax Victory In Court

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The District of Columbia Office of Tax Revenue on March 30 withdrew an appeal of a tax ban that handed victory to International Limousine Service, Inc. in a landmark decision by the D.C. Superior Court issued on Oct, 27, 2016.

International Limousine contested a tax on trips made across state lines on the basis of a federal preemption that bars states from taxing the interstate transportation of passengers. The D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue argued the tax should apply to trips made to area airports. Judge Christian, writing for the D.C. Superior Court Tax Division, held the federal statute “acts as an absolute bar on the (District of Columbia’s) authority to tax…transportation of passengers in interstate commerce.”

The District of Columbia at first noted its appeal of this decision, but, upon further review, withdrew its appeal and conceded victory to International Limousine. The court’s decision ends years of unfairly imposed taxes upon ground transportation of passengers to airports such as Reagan National, Dulles International, and Thurgood Marshall Baltimore-Washington International airports. In addition, transportation firms might be able to seek refunds for prior years in which the District of Columbia improperly imposed those taxes. The implications for the industry and for the District are considerable.

Because of International Limousine’s success against the District of Columbia, other local governments nationwide will be less likely to try to improperly tax interstate transportation of passengers.

Richard Kane, President and CEO of International Limousine, said in a press release, “This is a positive result, not only for International Limo, but for all passenger transportation operators in D.C. and around the nation. We would not have reached this successful outcome without [attorney] Manesh [Rath] — his diligence and dedication to his clients’ interests make him a valued part of any team.”

The industry owes great gratitude to International Limousine for this result,” said Rath, an attorney with Keller and Heckman LLP who also advises the National Limousine Association. “Improvements in the law, and how agencies enforce those laws, can only occur because of conscientious businesses like International Limo.”

About The Litigants
International Limousine Service, Inc. has been a leader in the industry and one of the most widely respected ground passenger transportation firms for almost 50 years. International Limousine was the winner of the 2009 Operator of the Year Award by LCT Magazine. Kane served as President of the National Limousine Association from 2008-2009.

Keller and Heckman LLP’s nationally-recognized litigation attorneys represent clients’ interests before federal and state courts, and regulatory agencies. Keller and Heckman was founded in 1962 and serves clients from its offices in Washington, D.C., Brussels, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Paris.

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Grech Sprinter Will Convert New Clients Into Regulars

BILOXI, Miss. ─ Today’s bachelor/bachelorette party goers are looking for a night that’s truly Instagram worthy. This 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus limo built by Grech Motors is the vehicle that will give all those who weren’t invited a major case of FOMO (that’s Millennial for fear of missing out).

SELLER INFO, SPECS & PHOTOS HERE

Now for sale on limoforsale.com for $89,900 at 5,710 miles, 14 lucky passengers will undoubtedly have an experience truly worthy of a highly coveted 5-star Yelp review. Chauffeurs and operators won’t have to worry about keeping clients safe with driver cabin video monitoring, numerous airbags, anti-lock brakes, fog lights, and a backup camera.

Passenger amenities include tinted windows, wet bar, fiber optic/strobe/mood lighting, premium sound, touch screen entertainment, iPod aux integration, disco ceiling, wrap around leather seating, A/C power outlets, captain’s chairs, window shades, and TV/DVD.

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Updated S-Class Is Smarter, More Efficient

The three-year old S-Class can accelerate, brake, and steer on its own in many different conditions as long as the driver keeps his or her hands on the steering wheel.

Now, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the updated model is capable of navigating more complex situations that require slowing down, such as bends in the roadway, roundabouts, intersections, toll booths, and highway exits.

Digital Trends article here

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Genesis G90 Is High-End And Powerful

Hyundai’s philosophy of giving customers a generous suite of features for their money applies to its new Genesis brand. The G90 undercuts most ultra-luxury flagships by a good $20,000, but gives up nothing to them.

Consumer Reports article here

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2017 Lincoln Continental: Return Of An American Icon

The 2017 Continental marks a welcome return to relevance for Lincoln. A serene ride and posh cabin blend with a powerful twin-turbo V6 to offer a uniquely American take on luxury.

Road Show article here

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Cadillac Offers Plug-In Hybrid CT6

Cadillac’s been making large luxury cars for a long time, and their newest one is a little different because it plugs in and can drive on battery power.

31 miles is the official EPA estimate for driving on battery power alone. The base price is about $75,000, but Cadillac says it does qualify for a $7,500 federal tax credit. There may also be state and local incentives for buyers.

ABC 7 article here

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