Luxury | Car Service | Chauffeur | Luxury Ride | JFK EWR LaGuardia

What's the Difference Between a "Driver" & a "Chauffeur"?

IT IS NO SECRET;

 

A LUXURY CAR SERVICE COSTS MORE THAN A NORMAL DRIVER. HERE IN NYC, A CHAUFFEUR IS WORTH MORE THAN A DRIVER.

 

AT LUXURY RIDE, WE PROVIDE AN EXPERIENCE, NOT JUST A CAR RIDE.

 

SO WHAT IS THE REAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A "CHAUFFEUR" AND THE OTHER DRIVERS?

 


 

EXPERIENCE

 

First of all, EXPERIENCE is a major key. Luxury Ride has spent time looking for our "Model" Chauffeur. We do not rush hiring - we want to make sure the Chauffeur we are enlisting is experienced. Especially relevant in NYC, it is important that your vendor knows the ins-and-outs. Knows where to go, generally, without having to GPS. Knowing backroads and alternate routes faster than the Navigational System. Knowing how to treat a passenger.

 

Consequently, our quarrel with taxis and companies such as Uber is that; probably, anyone can become a driver. Our man Tony who worked five years in the Finance Department of a big Corporation decided he wants to drive people for Uber or another car service in NYC. And just because he has a degree from a fancy college with a pampered resume DOES NOT mean he knows how to take care of important passengers.

 

TRAINING

 

Much as what we were just saying, the fact that a driver can become part of the market in a matter of two weeks or less should show the minimal skill. Therefore, our experience provided to passengers is built upon our TRAINED Chauffeurs. All of our Chauffeurs, regardless of experience, go through Luxury Ride training upon hiring. Especially relevant in NYC, it is important our representatives are prepared for any task.

 

The just-hired Chauffeur was hired by us because we know that they have the baseline traits of a Luxury Driver. As a result, we then work with our Chauffeurs to detail the Luxury Ride Image we wish them to portray to each and every passenger. No ride at Luxury Ride is ever the same. We made sure of that while crafting our training!

 

REPUTATION

 

Most of all, the concept of Chauffeur puts forth the concept Luxury and Upper Class. A driver is someone who can drive you to your

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destination. No matter where the Chauffeur comes from, the passenger will know the difference upon booking. Furthermore, The reputation behind a Chauffeur is not easily acquired. Many a car service will let a driver just get behind the wheel, while a Chauffeur must earn their title.

 

IMAGE

 

Most noteworthy, The reputation of a Chauffeur is Luxury. If you book one, how does that look for you? As a result, their reputation of Luxury turns into your Image of the same. Furthermore, showing your associates that looks do indeed matter is important. Trust us; there will be a difference, overall, when you are dropped off at your Noon meeting on in NYC Madison Ave by our Luxury-suited Chauffeur in a

Luxury | Car Service | Chauffeur | Luxury Ride
Luxury | Car Service | Chauffeur | Luxury Ride

crisp Mercedes S550 - as opposed to Tom, from the no-name Car Service, dropping you off in his Nissan Sentra. Finally, five minutes late.

 

Therefore, maybe not much needs to be said on this aspect; but in conclusion, the fact that a Luxury Driver is in a suit, and another driver, from the no-name car service, is in cargo shorts, SAYS ENOUGH.

 

BUT WHAT DO I KNOW? BOOK A RIDE, SEE THE DIFFERENCE FOR YOURSELF. WE'LL BE WAITING BY THE PHONE FOR YOU!

 

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Arrive in Style with our Luxury Party Buses

NYC & NJ HAS A LOT OF PARTIES. YOU NEED A RIDE? LUXURY RIDE HAS GOT YOUR BACK WITH SOME OF THE MOST ESTEEMED LUXURY PARTY BUSES - AT YOUR SERVICE.

 

20 passenger - Cadillac Escalade Jet Door Limo

 

Original Limousine on the outside; Luxury Party Bus on the inside.

 

Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ

 

Comfortable and Premium for the Very Important 20 Exclusive guests. This choice of our Luxury Party Buses is perfect & quick for anyone trying to get too a Good Time and leave from a Good Time. The inside of the Party Bus, being roomy and modern, makes you feel like you're already at the club before being "at the club". Fully equipped with a jet door for easy VIP access, Flat Screen TVs, DVD/CD player with surround sound & an iPod connection; in other words: fully equipped with everything you and your guests will need to get in the mood before and after the party. You may see this coming down the Parkway in NJ or the GWB in NYC...

 


 

20 passenger - H2 Hummer Jet Door

 

If you're looking for a Powerful Chariot and want to show people "I came here to party", this is the

 

Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ

 

Luxury Ride carries many Luxury Party Buses, but this one is a BEAUT. Enter through the Jet Door To a party before even getting to the party. Flat Screen TVs with a DVD/CD AND iPod hookup, perfect to get the VIPs amped up and going. We got you covered on drinks with the Wet

Bar. Also equipped with everything you need to warm up on a dancefloor, between the neon floor lights and disco flooring. Also, to make you feel right at home, there is a fireplace as well. Your NJ Luxury Party Bus awaits!

 


 

24 passenger - Galaxy White H2 Hummer with Butterfly & Jet Doors

 

If you're trying to celebrate all the way from NYC to the Moon, the Galaxy H2 Limousine will take you there!

 

Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ

 

Board the Starship through the Butterfly/Jet Doors, and either relax or turn up the volume with the Flat Screen setup including CD/DVD/iPod hookups. While bumping Your favorite music, accompany the dancing with the Disco Lightshow. Look up, and you'll see the ceiling lighting up for your party as well. In the very back of the steed, there is a private room...with a dancing pole. Good thing you can't go to that space if you're below the age of 18. Take off in this limousine for your next event here in NJ NYC!

 


 

20 passenger - Exotic Pink H2 Hummer

 

This is what we call "the Headturner" Limousine.

 

Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ

 

Nothing says "Let the Good Times Roll" than a Hot Pink Stretch Limo. Definitely the "louder" choice of our Luxury Party Buses. Equipped with Flat Screens and a CD/DVD/iPod hookup, this limo will house any pre/after party perfectly. Between the Neon Lights everywhere and the Wet Bar, how could you not have a good time? This particular Party Bus is a favorite of ours. If you're trying to make people at the party say, "wow, I wish I came to my Wedding in THAT!", you're looking at the right limousine...

 


 

24 passenger - Exotic Party Bus

 

The Classic Party Bus Limousine

 

Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ
Luxury Party Buses | Luxury Ride | NYC NJ

 

Yet still groundbreaking and appealing to anyone who likes to have FUN! Get the party started with the Flat Screen hookup including a CD/DVD/iPod player. Then, move over to the wet bar to loosen up a bit; after that, start breaking it down as you are driven to your Wedding. Neon lights, along with fiber-optic lighting, will be the cherry on top; completing the ambient scene that you will soon be joining. If you're trying to let everyone know "The Boss has arrived", you're looking at the stallion!


Luxury Limo Service | NYC | Luxury Ride USA

7 Things You Should Ask Before Booking a Luxury Limo Service

MOST EVENTS THAT MEAN ANYTHING GO DOWN IN NYC. IN ORDER TO GET TO THESE EVENTS, YOU NEED TRANSPORT. BOOKING A LUXURY LIMO SERVICE IN NYC CAN GET STRESSFUL - ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE ARE SO MANY VENDORS OUT THERE.

 

LUXURY RIDE USA HAS COMPILED A LIST OF 7 QUESTIONS THAT MUST BE ASKED WHEN YOUR SEARCH FOR A LUXURY LIMO SERVICE BEGINS...


 

IS THERE A LUXURY REPUTATION?

 

First of all, at the end of the day, a Luxury Limo Service falls under the "Customer Service Industry". Therefore, The backbone of our business relies on us doing a great job. We encourage all of our passengers to write us a honest review. Every Customer Service company should aspire for such. Reviews are a full-proof way of sizing up your soon-to-be-purchase. We recommend looking at companies who have 100+ reviews. This way, you know for a fact their older brother is not writing all the reviews. Luxury Ride USA particularly likes Yelp & Google Reviews.

 

IS THE VENDOR STAFFED & IS THE STAFF TRAINED?

 

Sure, it's quite easy for a Luxury Limo Service in NYC to hire a number of cheap Taxi Drivers who have been driving for a number of years. Easy labor, right? WRONG. And we are not here for just quantity, but quality most of all. A vendor should have your back in the scenario that they are understaffed. In addition, it is also crucial that their staff are certified CHAUFFEURS, not Taxi Drivers. All of Luxury Ride USA's drivers are trained, professional, seasoned Chauffeurs. Furthermore, our team knows the routes, roads, bridges, times, and patterns unlike any other Luxury Limo Service.

Luxury Limo Service | NYC | Luxury Ride USA
Luxury Limo Service | NYC | Luxury Ride USA

 

IS THE VENDOR HELPFUL?

 

When you pick up the phone to call this company, do you get an automation or a human? Is the help timely and convenient? As a result, do you feel like you were personally and genuinely taken care of? Opposite, were you just happy to hang up the phone? If they are based in NYC, can they provide useful insight that helps you plan your trip/ride? And were the internet sources the vendor provided helpful? At Luxury Ride USA, it is our goal to make your ride easiest ride you've taken to date. Most of all, we want you feeling satisfied and taken care of, not like you wasted money.

 

DOES THE VENDOR HAVE A TRUSTED FLEET?

 

We have seen many vendors throughout NYC talk a big game about all their Rolls-Royces and Bentley's. Finally, when a client calls to book, they will probably receive the classic response: "Oh, I'm sorry. That car is booked out already. But we can send you a Lincoln instead!"

Luxury Ride USA is proud of our extensive fleet. Therefore, we flaunt it frequently. And if you would like to see what we're talking about, you can check out our Fleet here & here for reference!

 

ARE YOU JUST TAKING A RIDE OR IS THERE MORE TO THE OFFER THAN MEETS THE EYE?

 

Are you allowed to see the cars before booking? How much insurance is there? In addition, does the insurance cover

Luxury Limo Service | NYC | Luxury Ride USA
Luxury Limo Service | NYC | Luxury Ride USA

you as a passenger and the vehicle? Do they fulfill special requests and routines? Does the company provide a binding contract, invoice, receipt, confirmation? How do you receive said document? Especially relevant, does the company's contract provide a binding reservation with Trip Info and the exact make/model of your vehicle? Our booking process at Luxury Ride USA is sometimes strange - we tend to ask more questions than our customers :). These are things that go into our prices and operations. Consequently, a Luxury Limo Service should be able to provide much more than just a ride down a few blocks.

 

HOW DO YOU PAY?

 

At Luxury Ride USA, we strongly suggest laying down a deposit. As a result, a binding agreement contract can be made with the vendor that assures your reservation. Furthermore, we try to be extremely accommodating to our passengers and want their experience to be as easy as possible. As a result, we try to figure out what kind of payment is easier for our client. Sometimes payment upfront occurs, other times we keep a balance. In conclusion, Luxury Ride will do whatever is easiest for our passenger.

 

*WHAT KIND OF INSURANCE DOES YOUR VENDOR CARRY?*

 

As mentioned briefly before, the Insurance provided by a vendor should cover the CAR PASSENGER. Most noteworthy, customers should always ask about the policy that is enacted. At Luxury Ride USA, we try to make our $5 Million Umbrella Insurance known at the beginning of the booking. Furthermore, this policy is not because our drivers need it (which they never have, thank you very much!), but just so the passengers knows upfront that they are in good hands.

 

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Event Planning | Transportation | NYC NJ Luxury Ride | Staging Tips

4 Staging Tips for The High-Scale Events in NYC

EVENT PLANNING STRIVES FOR AN IMAGE OF SEAMLESS FINESSE. SMOOTH TRANSPORTATION IS A MUST TO ACHIEVE THIS - AND A MUST IN THE NYC NJ SCENE.

 

LUXURY RIDE ENJOYS WORKING WITH PEOPLE IN NYC OR NJ IN THE EVENT PLANNING OR TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY. WE LIKE SHARING OUR EXPERIENCE.

 

YVONNE CHOURINARD, FOUNDER OF PATAGONIA, ONCE SAID (PARAPHRASED), "IF YOU FIGURED OUT SOMETHING THAT WORKS, SHARE IT"

 


The Event Planning Industry, along with the Transportation Industry, is extremely competitive. Behind the scenes conflict are a norm, and colleagues can be shady. Luxury Ride promotes teamwork - and with that comes the sharing of knowledge.

We understand how crazy things can get, and how far off the ACTUAL can stray from the PLAN. We propose a solution: craft your 10/10 plan in such a way that leaves room for changes.

Map out the general tasks and be sure to achieve such; execution of the tasks are never static and must be adapted on the spot - it is almost impossible to predict exactly how an event will play out, especially in NYC or NJ.


LUXURY RIDE SPECIALIZES IN TRANSPORTATION IN NYC, NJ AND GLOBALLY. EVENT PLANNING IS OUR SECOND NATURE. THE FOUNDATION OF A GOOD EVENT RELIES ON "FLOW". THE "FLOW" IN TRANSPORTATION IS OPTIMAL WHEN STAGED. FOR THOSE OF YOU IN TRANSPORTATION, STAGING IS ONE OF THE MOST CRUCIAL FACTORS - YOU KNOW THIS.

 

Event Planning | Transportation | NYC NJ Luxury Ride
Event Planning | Transportation | NYC NJ Luxury Ride | Staging Tips

LET'S GO OVER SOME FULL-PROOF LUXURY RIDE TIPS FOR PERFECT STAGING:

 

KNOW YOUR TROOPS

 

Make sure the drivers that are driving for you are your professionals; your Full-Timers. Chauffeurs who know the location, their job, the passenger, and what the passenger wants. When you are being supported by the foundation you have built, Staging will be easier since each car and chauffeur know exactly what they should be doing.

 

KNOW YOUR SURROUNDINGS

 

In New York City, knowing your location for a Transportation expert is KEY. Know where your cars are & how many. Know what routes they must take to arrive quickly or kill time if they can't park. Know what normally goes on on the street where a fleet may be on Stand-by. Know if there is a business or something of the sort operating on your stand-by street, and if you this will cause conflict with your plan.

 

KNOW YOUR EVENT

 

Try and gain knowledge regarding the event your servicing. Learn the Event's "Flow", and what it means to your "Flow". Although we try to all be on the same page when performing in the Event Planning Industry, things definitely get mixed up, so plan for that. It cannot always go your way. If the Party ends at 6 PM, have cars ready at 5PM for the early-birds & 8PM for the "heavy-partiers".

 

ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION & ALWAYS HAVE ALTERNATIVES

 

As mentioned, Event Planning gets wild. It is important, as a leader, to be paying attention to everything. When I say everything, I MEAN EVERYTHING. Find a problem before it becomes a problem, adapt quickly. If something happens that destroys your plan - have another plan ready to set in action. Car accident on your Staging Block causing traffic? Move cars out immediately to back-up Staging spot. Guests leaving early? VIP cars are set. Guests coming out late? Great thing we have a few cars waiting right behind us! Point is: BE MINDFUL OF YOUR P'S & Q'S AND GET READY TO SWITCH THEM UP IF YOU MUST!

 

IF YOU HAVE A SOLUTION, SHARE IT.

want more advice or insight? Check out our Good Friends @ Luminique Events Group for all things Event Planning!

4 Staging Tips for The High-Scale Events in NYC


Hospitality | Executive Transportation | NYC NJ

"Hospitality" is More Than a Happy Face

HOSPITALITY IS A WORD USED OFTEN YET SELDOM UNDERSTOOD. ESPECIALLY WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY. ESPECIALLY IN NJ & NYC!

 


"HOSPITALITY" IS A NOUN - "THE FRIENDLY AND GENEROUS RECEPTION AND ENTERTAINMENT OF GUESTS".

 

In NYC or NJ, or any place for that matter, there are plenty of talkers. You know who we're talking about: the people who promise the world, yet when it is time to deliver...the Talker is nowhere to be found.

The Executive Transportation Industry is not exempt from the smoke-blowers. We have been let down by many partners and customers - many times. However, we have learned:

THAT AS LONG AS WE REMAIN FOCUSED AND KEEP DELIVERING HOSPITALITY & EXCELLENCE - WE WILL BE GOOD

 

and we have been! This is so because we a firm understanding on the concept of Hospitality and what our partners & passengers are expecting from our service. We are here to make YOU look good - not the other way around.

When we say "YOU", we mean whoever is reading this! Whether you want to book a ride with us, work with us, or whatever kind of need that you may have - we want to help!

Hospitality is going above & beyond the normal call of duty.

 

Hospitality | Executive Transportation | NYC NJ
Hospitality | Executive Transportation | NYC NJ

HOW DO WE COMBINE HOSPITALITY & EXECUTIVE TRANSPORTATION?

 

1. COMMUNICATION

We love to talk - especially to people who give us the honor of servicing them. We spend a good amount of our time speaking one-on-one with our partners & passengers. We do this because we want to gain the clearest understanding of what it is that they want precisely. We do not want to get their vision "close" - we want it exact.

 

2. EXPERIENCE

Luxury Ride USA has worked alongside many renowned figures, businesses, and hotels. All those relationships we established at our conception are proudly still around today. Luxury Ride USA has gained a secure spot in the "Executive" Market for a reason: we know what people want and how they want to receive it. Luxury Ride USA is proud of our years of experience and we are still eager to share our experience and prove ourselves to new people. EXPERIENCE is a world of worth that many new guys just cannot seem to understand...

 

3. SPECIAL REQUESTS - AND FULFILLING THEM

Perhaps the backbone of Hospitality: SPECIAL REQUESTS! As mentioned, it is important to exceed expectations that people may set - especially people you may be providing a service too. If our passengers want something other than Fiji Water on their ride (that's our standard, by the way), they got it! Iced Tea? Got it. Vodka Tonic? Done. You wanna stop by Mickey D's before your flight? Of course...as long as you toss us a fry or two ;). The point is: we want to give our passengers EXACTLY what they want, not just drive them from Point A to Point B.

 

LUXURY RIDE USA WANTS TO SHOW YOU A GOOD TIME. WILL YOU LET US?


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Surviving JFK Terminal 4

 Surviving JFK Terminal 4 “T4”

 


 

For those of you who travel, especially internationally, you know what we mean by “Surviving JFK Terminal 4”. Although T4 is a beautiful piece of architecture, it is still an Airport that transports billions of people annually – and because it is an airport, there will always be an issue and/or setback of some level of magnitude.

 

There is no larger setback than the multiple entrances/exits to Terminal 4 at JFK International.

 

After riding a 10+ hour international flight into the US, you are most likely tired – and most likely have a driver of some sort waiting to pick you up. When arriving to the terminal, it is only natural to desire a seamless and easy pick-up from your driver. Yet, due to the multiple entrances/exits, “seamless” seems unattainable.

 

There are two things that Executives desire when traveling:

  1. Punctuality
  2. Minimum-stress levels when concerning transportation from Point A to Point B

 

UNFORTUNATELY, STRESS-LEVELS ARE AT AN ALL TIME HIGH AT JFK TERMINAL 4

JFK Terminal 4 | Luxury Ride
JFK Terminal 4 | Luxury Ride

 

(MAP OF TERMINAL 4 AT JFK – SPECIFYING WHERE PASSENGERS ARRIVE)

 

As specified in the picture above, travelers come off their flight and begin to make their way towards the main exits – because they were told that their driver will be waiting for them near or around the exit.

 

BUT WHICH EXIT?!

 

Here at Luxury Ride, we have heard countless stories of clients/drivers waiting for their appointment in the complete wrong location, on the wrong side of T4. And we simply want to help travelers and drivers alike perform and travel more pleasantly and efficiently.

 


 

ALLOW LUXURY RIDE TO OFFER SOME SOLUTIONS

 

    • Problem Awareness
    • Let Others Know The Problem
    • Last Minute Changes

 

 

PROBLEM AWARENESS

 

Luxury Ride has been taking care of many transportation needs for a very long time now, so we are no stranger to the common problems that companies and clients both experience; one of which being Terminal 4 at JFK. We notice there is a severe organizational issue with T4, and being that it is our duty to provide a high standard of excellence to our clients – it is also our duty to solve this issue.

 

LET OTHERS KNOW THE PROBLEM

 

With every ride we book at JFK, especially Terminal 4, we notify the passenger of the common issue regarding locating their chauffeur and also assure them that Luxury Ride is working to solve this issue.

If one of our passengers books a ride with us at JFK at T4, we quickly email that passenger with a Full-Proof map that specifies where they will be entering from and where their chauffeur will be.

 

JFK Terminal 4 | Luxury Ride
JFK Terminal 4 | Luxury Ride

(A MAP OF TERMINAL 4 IN JFK SPECIFYING WHERE OUR CHAUFFEURS WILL BE WAITING FOR YOU [beneath the Security Checkpoint])

 

 

LAST MINUTE CHANGES

 

Flight delay? We’ll still be waiting for you. You arrived at T4 through another entrance that you did not expect and think you will not be able to find your chauffeur? Just give us a quick call on our toll-free international number (1-888-774-4847) and we will have your chauffeur come to meet you at your new location, no problem.

 


 

The key to Surviving JFK Terminal 4 is COMMUNICATION

 

The foundation of transportation companies, ground and air alike, is built from communication. And it is also every transportation company’s mission to provide each passenger with a pleasurable travel experience. The only way to do that is if each point of transportation is working with the other: which is exactly what Luxury Ride is doing for their clients coming into Terminal 4 at JFK.

 

It seems that many transportation companies, and especially airports, have mastered the art of miscommunication.

 

Luxury Ride strives to fix this ongoing confusion – and we encourage others to constantly be clear and concise so there will be no mix-ups; ultimately causing your travel experience to be what was once unattainable: seamless and efficient.