Uber’s leadership already has a lot on its plate, starting with finding a new CEO after former chief Travis Kalanick resigned abruptly last month. But that’s not all the tech giant has to do.
For the business to survive, Uber also has to repair its relationship with drivers, which leaders at the company say is “broken.”
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Starr’s Cave Nature Center has all 48 seats on a charter bus booked for the first total eclipse to cross the entire country since 1918. The center even has a waiting list for bus seats.
With the eclipse’s path passing directly through several population centers and thousands more planning to drive toward its route, the Aug. 21 eclipse is predicted by some to be the most-viewed solar eclipse in human history.
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MOTEV, a Los Angeles-based luxury black car service that only uses zero emissions Teslas, is joining with KCET-TV for the first annual West Coast Environmental Film Festival at the Egyptian Theatre on July 29.
MOTEV will be showcasing one of its new Tesla P90X models during the West Coast Environmental Film Festival in the plaza of the Egyptian Theater. The film festival is free, and attendees will be able to check out the car and learn more about MOTEV’s commitment to preserving the environment while offering high-end chauffeured service.
Source: MOTEV press release
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At one point, Cardo owned six stretch limos, but sold most of them and invested in a newer fleet consisting mostly of limo buses. He now owns three LGE buses and one Hummer stretch.
“As we all know, buses are way of the future, so that’s why we decided to go that route. The limo buses provide a much better experience for our clients,” he says. Staying small has helped the company maintain a focus on keeping the interior of the vehicles in a “like new” condition. Cardo replaces seats frequently and orders new interior parts directly from LGE.
Downsizing slightly has only had a positive effect on ride quality and his clients’ experience, Cardo says. “As a result, we actually became more profitable.”
Although he didn’t aspire to own a chauffeured transportation company, a friend who owned one introduced him to the industry.
“I was in college at the time and began researching the industry,” Cardo says. “Immediately upon graduation, I purchased a white stretch Hummer and Raleigh Dream Limos was open for business.
“I’m very glad I chose to enter this industry. It’s always a pleasure to provide a great experience for people and have them be extremely happy with the service they received. It’s obviously great to make money, too.”
As a younger operator, he believes his technology awareness and how it’s changing the transportation industry allows him to better plan for the future and insulate his business model from potential risks from technology advancements.
Online reviews can make or break you now, and Cardo relies on his solid digital reputation. “We receive a lot of repeat business, which is great, because it means our clients enjoyed our services so much the first time they would like to experience it again,” he says. “It’s imperative you always take care of your customers, no matter the cost.”
Excited about the industry’s potential, Cardo plans to incorporate as much technology into his business model as possible.
“As an industry, we need to keep pushing forward. I know many operators, including myself, are nervous about the future. However, I feel there will be many opportunities for growth. I believe a lot of our future lies in the hands of the vehicle manufacturers,” he says.
“I think the interior of the vehicles need to evolve to provide even more of a unique experience. I’m talking more from the view of a retail operator, but even with shuttle style vehicles, I think there needs to be an evolution of the interior, with more integrated technology and futuristic design. We need to be the ones who innovate in a way that keeps our industry and services relevant and useful to the world.”
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Millennials, for better or worse, are disruptors. And there may be no industry more poised to take advantage of disruptive millennial trends than the field of business travel.
Related: The Creative Ways Millennials Approach Business Travel
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The pre-recession, six-passenger limousine embodies the pinnacle of corporate limo culture.
It offers the livery luxury basics of four comfortable seats in the rear compartment, a 2 + 2 face-to-face living room arrangement which is also ideal for two couples out on the town.
The storied model is available on Limoforsale.com for $23,500 at 66,695 miles.
The seller, based in southern Kansas, writes the 72-inch stretch “is a one owner Southern vehicle in excellent condition that has never been exposed to bad weather elements like Northern cars.”
Royale Limousine Manufacturing, founded in 1983, is among the oldest limousine builders in the U.S. The QVM-CMC-Mercedes-Benz-Master-Upfitter certified coachbuilder makes stretch limousines, Sprinter Vans, minicoaches, and custom livery vehicles.
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A man in Palo Alto, Calif., was arrested and charged with sexual assault after a female passenger told police he made uninvited advances and ignored her requests to stop the vehicle, according to police.
Another driver in Chicago was pulled over for not wearing a seat belt and was arrested when officers discovered marijuana and a loaded weapon in the car. Police learned the man does not have the proper license for carrying a firearm and has prior felony convictions.
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Aside from the addition of a number to its name, this car destroys the notion GM can’t build world-class products, silencing critics that claim Caddy isn’t capable of beating the Germans at their own game. It offers class-exclusive technology, ample luxury and more advanced engineering than a 21st century fighter jet.
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Stadler confirmed the SUV will be positioned alongside the A8 as the flagship of the brand’s SUV family when it goes on sale in late 2018.
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The lawsuit, which was filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles on behalf of the 27-year-old plaintiff, said the San Francisco company “aggressively promotes its safety … [but] instead of delivering Plaintiff a safe ride to her destination, Uber introduced Plaintiff to her rapist — her Uber driver.
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In its vehicle-by-vehicle breakdown of Cadillac’s future plans, Auto News on July 18 surmised the Escalade will receive the 10-speed transmission co-created with Ford Motor Company by 2017. This would precede a 2019 model year refresh, which would itself precede a complete redesign by 2020.
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The new suite of enhanced client experiences includes valet pickup and delivery service, and will begin with the all-new 2017 Lincoln Continental this fall.
The company also will open a Lincoln Experience Center at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, Calif., where customers can engage with Lincoln products and connect with relevant luxury information, activities and experiences.
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