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The QSi Awards—which stand for Quality, Service, and Innovation—are the only national awards for the UK's growing chauffeur and private hire industry, and the results were announced at a gala dinner at the Effingham Park Hotel near Gatwick this past November.
“Tristar Worldwide is still the class of the field, setting and raising the standards for the executive chauffeuring market not just in the UK, but around the world, while presenting a polished, professional image right across the business,” says Mark Bursa, editor of Pro Driver.
“We are delighted to have won Pro Driver QSI awards in every category that we entered,” says Dean De Beer, Global CEO of Tristar Worldwide. “This is the second year in a row that we have won the Gold Award in the Chauffeur Operator (31-plus vehicles) category and we are committed to continually evolve and innovate to ensure we provide the best, most efficient service for our customers. We are also delighted to see Paul Alleman rewarded for his dedication to being an excellent chauffeur, with exceptional customer service, attention to detail, and advanced motorist driving skills.”
Visit uk.tristarworldwide.com for more information.
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Meriden, Conn. — Harte MV-1 of Connecticut is one of the few dealerships in the Northeast exclusively selling the first-ever purpose built mobility vehicle to accommodate a passenger using a wheelchair or any other mobility aid. This is the only wheelchair accessible vehicle on the market that is produced on an assembly line, not retrofitted. Everything from the door opening, ramp slope, interior lighting, floor space, and headroom is laid out to meet or exceed the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
“This vehicle is truly amazing in that it’s the first of its kind and is completely built with passengers’ needs in mind,” says Natalie Ramadanovic, general manager of Harte. “We offer a full lineup of MV-1s in stock for immediate delivery. We also offer free service pickup within Connecticut and 24/7 roadside assistance when you purchase or lease an MV-1.”
Harte MV-1 of Connecticut is already making an immediate impact on the surrounding community. The dealership recently donated a new MV-1 to a Seymour family in need of a handicap accessible vehicle for their daughter who is battling a brain tumor. It was provided to the family free of charge and on loan for as long as they need it.
“We are proud to be able to provide a vehicle that accommodates any type of need a passenger may have,” says Ramadanovic. “It’s our pleasure to be able to bring mobile freedom that completely accommodates a passenger.”
While the MV-1 is purpose built for the best-in-class wheelchair accessibility it also accommodates every type of passenger. The MV-1 was built with universal access without vehicle modification, another industry first. Some of the features include low step-in height, large seating designed to accommodate a 95th percentile male, best-in-class interior height, two wheelchair positions; either front or second row, optional rear-facing jump seat, largest single swinging door anywhere at 56” tall and 36” wide, interior room for wheelchair transfer, service animals, and ease of maneuverability inside the vehicle for any individual.
Visit hartefamilymotors.com for more information.
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Providence, R.I. — Sentinel Limousine of East Providence, R.I., was honored at the 2014 annual Community Traffic Safety Awards Program luncheon operated by AAA of Southern New England (SNE). This successful program focuses on recognizing the efforts of local police department and community leaders who contribute to the increasing overall passenger and pedestrian safety on the roadways.
Sentinel Limousine is the first private business to be honored by the program, and it was recognized for its innovative and pioneering commitment to providing the safest chauffeured transportation available.
Sentinel Limousine requires the use of legally approved child passenger safety equipment in all vehicles. Through the use of clear instructions and a creative graphic, prospective passengers have access to accurate information about Rhode Island’s Child Passenger Safety Law requirements. More information about the program can be found here: sentinellimo.com/Child-Car-Seat-Law/.
Visit sentinellimo.com for more information.
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