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Hy’s Limousine Vice President Matt Levine on Eyewitness News 3 in Connecticut
West Haven, Conn. — Hy’s Limousine Worldwide Transportation has been put in the local spotlight for taking steps to assist federal workers affected by the seemingly endless government shutdown. The luxury ground transportation provider was recently featured on Connecticut’s Eyewitness News 3 offering part-time work for those furloughed without pay.
Hy’s Vice President Matt Levine was interviewed on-air at the company’s headquarters by reporter Matt McFarland.
“It’s pretty frustrating and I think most people feel helpless, there’s not really much you can do about it, it’s out of our hands,” said Levine. “You see on the news where restaurants are opening up for different meals, offering things up and we just kind of thought, ‘hey, what can we do?’.”
Levine stated that the operation, which has three locations in West Haven, New Britain, and Greenwich, has part-time positions available for those looking to make money.
“We always have part time jobs available; we sort of have a rolling hiring process,” Levine told McFarland. He also pointed out that positions are open across the company, including in the garage, office, reservations, dispatch, and accounting departments, and of course, chauffeurs.
According to Levine, applicants can visit any of Hy’s three locations in person or apply online.
“If we can help one person, then fantastic,” he said.
Visit hyslimo.com for more information.
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Best-VIP Director of Business Development Brian Webber
Santa Ana, Calif. — BEST-VIP Chauffeured Worldwide of Orange County, Calif., is adding two industry veterans to their growing motorcoach and group destination support team. The company named Brian Webber as director of business development and Hakan Yavuz as director of bus operations.
“Our coach business has been steadily growing since 2008, and with the integration and acquisition of our nearest competitor more than 3 years ago, we needed to add some depth to position ourselves for our next growth stage,” stated BEST-VIP Founder Robert Vaughan.
Webber is a native of Southern California with over 20 years’ experience in motorcoach transportation. He brings strong industry relationships and impeccable organizational skills to the growing BEST-VIP team.
“I am super excited to be a part of Robert’s Team at BEST-VIP,” said Webber. “Robert, Todd, and their staff have done a great job establishing a culture dedicated to safety, quality, and 100 percent dedication to customer service. The service level here is over the top, and I am confident my clients are going to love the quality of service we provide.”
Best-VIP Director of Bus Operations Hakan Yuvuz
Yavuz, a native of Istanbul who has been in Southern California for more than 15 years, where he was the director of operations for a large motorcoach company. He prides himself on being efficient while focusing on maximizing fleet utilization and has excellent insight on environments that support over 100 chauffeurs while being extremely familiar with CHP, DOT, and FMCSA regulations
“Safety is the name of this game,” said Yavuz. “I love motorcoaches and working with the drivers, but at BEST-VIP they are not just drivers, they are true chauffeurs. I am excited to work here with what Robert Vaughan has built. I am amazed at how clean they keep every piece of their equipment — I love it!”
Vaughan is excited about the experience and value that Webber and Yavuz are bringing to the BEST-VIP team.
“Brian is already helping us grow the sales side, while Hakan is bringing new safety, efficiency and regulatory experience. Brian and Hakan, combined with our seasoned team, will help us grow naturally and through acquisitions.”
Visit best-vip.com for more information.
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California operators head to Sacramento to lobby for the industry each year for GCLA’s Day on the Hill Sacramento — The Greater California Livery Association (GCLA) will be holding its annual Day on the Hill—as well as a training day to ensure the day’s efforts are as effective as possible—in February.
Spending a day in the state capital is a yearly undertaking for the California association, and this year’s event will once again see its members meet with state legislators and their representatives to advocate for the chauffeured ground transportation industry’s most pressing issues.
The itinerary for the lobbying effort is as follows:
Thursday, February 7
10 a.m.: In-person training day
Location: Proud Bird in Los Angeles
Tuesday, February, 12
3 p.m. Check-in at Embassy Suites Riverfront Promenade in Sacramento
5 p.m. Group dinner for all participants
Wednesday, February, 13
8:30 a.m.: Meeting in room #113 at the State Capitol in Sacramento
9 a.m.: Group briefing from Gregg Cook of Government Affairs Consulting
9:30 a.m. to Noon: Presentations and networking with key lawmakers
Noon to 1 p.m.: Lunch at La Bou Cafe and Bakery
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Direct meetings with local legislators
5 p.m.: Recap and discussions
As in previous years, GCLA’s lobbyist Gregg Cook of Government Affairs Consulting is coordinating the event, along with GCLA Director David Kinney of API Global Transportation Group and consultant Mark Stewart of CLI Worldwide Transportation.
Email GCLA Executive Director Tom Garrett at tom@gcla.org to RSVP for both the training day and the Day on the Hill itself.
Visit gcla.org for more information.
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