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The deal, which finalized August 10, provides James Limousine with operating rights over Blue Ridge Executive Transportation. While exact terms of the deal have not been made public, James Limousine has already taken over client relations and reservations for the business. During a transition period, all Blue Ridge Executive Transportation domains will remain active in order to continue to serve loyal clientele.
Last year, the successful Blue Ridge Executive Transportation operated 10 cars and boasted revenue of over $750,000. With the company’s former owners are retiring, James Limousine CEO Randy Allen saw the possibility of serving the Charlottesville area as an excellent opportunity to expand the company footprint.
“The Charlottesville market is currently underserved. When we heard about the possibility of acquiring operations over Blue Ridge, we knew there was a huge potential for growth,” said Allen. “We’re going into this ready to raise the bar Charlottesville residents are used to—by providing the highest quality customer service.”
James Limousine already operates in Newport News, Williamsburg, and Richmond. This merger allows the company to serve the entire 200-mile corridor, from Charlottesville to Newport News. The expansion comes at a time of celebration for James Limousine, as it celebrates 25 years of service this year.
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"We are excited to add the coaches, and our goal was to complement our existing fleet with the highest quality and standards in this category of vehicle,” says Jorge Sanchez, president of Hermes Worldwide. “As we designed the motorcoaches, we wanted a style and design unmatched in our market and we feel we accomplished that. Everyone that sees our coaches has nothing but positive things to say and they literally bring a smile to everyone's face. We are looking forward to how this segment of our business will grow."
Sanchez says the first word from clients when they see the vehicles is “wow.” The motorcoaches include top-of-the-line features, such as full connectivity with WiFi, USB ports and outlets to keep devices charged, and on-board movies include the latest releases to help groups enjoy their trip at any distance.
The decision to add these motorcoaches did not happen overnight, as Sanchez says he has been studying and working this segment for nearly three years. He recommends other operators do their homework before considering getting into the coach business. "The motorcoach business isn't as easy as adding a Sprinter or even a minicoach,” he says. “There are a lot more rules and regulations to adhere to so you not only need the right support staff to ensure compliance, but a network to support the vehicle issues you will in evidently run into. We are still learning every day.”
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“We offer a product set that’s designed and engineered with the operator in mind,” said Chris Skrekla, marketing specialist at LGE Coachworks. “We now showcase those seven LGE Build Models on the homepage.”
Operators will also find new and pre-owned inventory on the home page as well as other useful tabs with information regarding LGE Coachworks.
Visit lgecoachworks.com to view the site and get more information.
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