Types of
Vehicles:
There are several different methods by which you can arrive
at your formal. Hiring a limousine is an elegant and extravagant way to
arrive in style and comfort. There are three basic types of limousines;
The sedan limousine is a luxury standard car (HSV Statesman, BMW, Mercedes
or LTD), seating 2-4 passengers ;
the stretch limousine offers seating for 5-7 passengers with T.V, video
and ice available;
and the super stretch limousine seats 9-11 passengers with similar options
to the stretch limousine.
Organising
pick up and set down:
Ensure everyone in your group knows the arrangements for
your formal transfer.
The pick up time.
The pick up address/s.
Get there early.
Have your cameras ready - batteries and film.
Make sure you have your tickets/passes.
Ensure everyone
in your group knows the return arrangements:
The time you are leaving.
The type of vehicle you are taking.
The company name of the Limousine company and the name the transfer is
booked
Costs:
Costs vary depending on the type of vehicle you choose,
the distance you are travelling, the type of transfer you require and
the company you book with. Remember the cheapest price is not always the
best price - see “ Make sure you get what you are paying for!”
Generally the cost of a formal transfer is slightly higher than a normal
transfer this is because of the time and effort a formal transfer involves.
There is always waiting time at both ends of a formal transfer, often
this is not the cause of the students but the fact that so many vehicles
are arriving at the same place at the same time; things are often left
behind in the limousines and this takes time and money to return them;
students are often late to the pick up point and the limousine has to
wait for just one passenger; the chauffeur often needs to make phone calls
to locate addresses or students who are missing from the itinerary; and
of course, extra care is required by the chauffeur when dealing with such
delicate and expensive gowns and suits.
Types of
transfers:
A standard one way formal transfer includes transportation
from one pick up address to your formal destination and a short period
of waiting time to take some photos at each end. Any extra pick up stops
will usually be charged as extra, as will extended periods of waiting
time (more than 10-15 minutes).
The return transfer offers two way transportation both
to and from your formal in the same type of vehicle - this is usually
cheaper than booking two separate transfers.
The one way transfer with group booking return - not all
companies can offer this type of transfer - is an easy and sure way to
arrive at your formal on time and then get to your after formal gathering
cheaply and safely. It involves a one way transfer booking of a limousine
for you and your close friends and then a return booking for a 6-21 seater
bus from your formal to the after formal party destination.
All stops transfers require the limousine to collect each passenger at
their own address and then proceed to the formal. These transfers are
the premium of style and convenience.
Getting
what you Paid for:
All limousines are not the same. The only way you will
know what you are getting is to see the vehicle and take down the Limousine
licence plate number.
It is important that you have confirmation of your booking, preferably
in writing with any details that you have specified.
How to arrange
payment:
Most companies will require payment as soon as possible
after the booking is made. Some companies will require Credit Card security
over a booking in case it is cancelled at the last minute. This is especially
relevant to bookings made late. Organise one person to collect the monies
for the transfers. You can pay in cash at the Limousine company office,
money order from the post office, cheque, credit card or EFTPOS at some
offices.
How to Book
a Limousine:
1. Start early - Limousines for formals get booked
out very quickly.
2. Decide how many of you are travelling together.
3. Choose one person to be the spokesperson - this prevents double bookings
which only costs you extra money and disadvantages your fellow classmates.
4. Decide where you will be picked up from.
5. Decide what time you want to travel - be flexible, if you can travel
other than the time everyone else will be arriving at the formal you have
a better chance of getting the vehicle you want.
6. Ring around and get quotes.
7. Sight the vehicle/s and collect confirmation of the quote (either
a booking number or a written quote).
7. Decide on the vehicle and company you wish to travel with.
8. Decide how you are going to pay for the transfer/s.
9. Gather all monies that you will need to pay.
10. Book the vehicle and make payment by either cheque or credit
card.
Payment is usually always required at the time of or soon after the
booking is made.
Legal obligations:
By law you are not allowed to:
Smoke in a limousine.
Drink alcohol in a limousine if you are under the age of 18 years.
By law you
are entitled to:
Get the service and vehicle you have paid for.
Travel in a vehicle that is appropriately licenced and accredited by the
Department of Transport and that has the appropriately licenced driver
(if you are unsure ask to see the Driver’s Authorisation Card and the
Operator Accreditation Papers which should be in the vehicle).
It is fun to travel in friends vehicles and in unusual vehicles but before
you pay for such a service it is advisable, for your own safety, to check
the operator is appropriately licenced and insured to operate a chauffeured
hire car service.
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