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You asked for it and we listened. In this column, we ask operators of all sizes and from all walks of the industry a question about their business and report their answers so you can assess how your own company compares to your peers. If you would like to participate, please email Rob Smentek at rob@chauffeurdriven.com for next issue’s question.
TOPIC: Have you seen a dip in business or increased cancellations due to the recent news about the Omicron variant? In what segment have you seen the biggest impact? Has your state/market instituted any new measures that have precipitated this?
Note: COVID policies are ever-changing, and the answers may not reflect recent updates or mandates after the time of publication.
Kirk Bagger, CEO
Captains Car Service in Parma, Ohio
David Di Domenico, VP / Affiliate Relations
Showtime Transportation of Tampa in Tampa, Fla.
Johnny Donohoe, President
Sterling Limousine & Transportation Services in Newtown, Pa
Myles Flood, CEO
LfL Worldwide Chauffeur Services in Dublin, Ireland
Mark Kini, Founder & CEO
Boston Chauffeur in Boston, Mass.
Ilpo Mäkinen, Director of Sales, Operations & Business Development
Limousine Service Ltd. in Helsinki, Finland
Andrea McAdams, Co-owner
Lux Limo in Austin, Texas
Tracy Salinger, President and CEO
Unique Limousine in Harrisburg, Pa.
Jess Sandhu, Director of Operations
A&A Limousine & Bus Service in Kenmore, Wash.
Quentin Shackelford, Owner
AllClassLimo.com in Wichita, Kan.
Brian Whitaker, Director of Sales
Chicago Classic Coach in Mount Prospect, Ill.
We’ve loved hearing your answers to our benchmarking questions—but we always welcome suggestions for future topics, too!
Send an email to rob@chauffeurdriven.com you just might see your query answered in our next e-News.
[01.04.22]
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Prevost has announced it will once again co-sponsor the United Motorcoach Association's Annual International Driver Competition, which will take place during the 2022 UMA Motorcoach Expo this February in Long Beach, Calif. It’s an annual opportunity to shine a light on the face of the motorcoach industry, its skilled drivers, who are in short supply in recent years.
UMA International Driver Competition champions will receive cash prizes, trophies, framed certificates, and recognition at UMA’s Member Appreciation Dinner at UMA Motorcoach EXPO the evening after the on-road portion of the competition on February 25.
Eligibility to compete is based on a driver's participation in the UMA Safe Driver Recognition Program, winning a championship in a state or regional competition, and/or recommendation from their UMA member employer. Competitors are eligible for a complimentary hotel stay and a free 2022 UMA Motorcoach EXPO registration. Full details about the competition are on the EXPO website.
“Prevost is proud to continue partnering with UMA by cosponsoring the UMA International Driver Competition,” said Prevost President François Tremblay. “Drivers are a key part of every operator’s success. We always want to promote awareness of driver and passenger safety; this competition offers an important method to achieve that awareness. Prevost is committed to attracting and training drivers. The driver competition is one more way we can support drivers and their professional development.”
"By continually supporting this event since its inception in 2017, Prevost allows us to bring together our top drivers to showcase their expertise," said UMA Chair Jeff Polzien. "This is a logical extension of the many state and regional competitions, and with the support of Prevost, the motorcoach industry now has a powerful way to underscore our industry's continuing focus on safety and professionalism."
For more information about the Motorcoach EXPO, visit motorcoachexpo.com.
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Keep yourself informed and connected to other members of the industry by attending these important meetings. You can also view meetings for the rest of the year on Chauffeur Driven’s Industry Events page.
American Bus Association
ABA Marketplace (Grapevine, Texas)
1/8-1/11 (registration required)
Greater Orlando Limousine Association
Regular Meeting
1/10 TBD
Tennessee Motor Coach Association
Convention & Marketplace (Franklin, Tennessee)
1/16-1/19 (registration required)
United Motorcoach Association
Weekly Town Hall
Every Thursday at 2 p.m. ET via Zoom (registration required)
Did we miss your association meeting? Let us know! Email susan@chauffeurdriven.com or rob@chauffeurdriven.com to be included in our calendar.