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Massport to Holiday travelers: Plan ahead!
The post Thanksgiving snow storm once again proves that traveling during the holidays — and in winter weather — make for an unpleasant traveling experience with delays and cancellations at airports. Massport officials took a very proactive posture to deal with the estimated 1 million Thanksgiving holiday travelers who traveled in and out of Boston Logan Airport as early as Friday, Nov. 22nd. Yet there were still a myriad... -
Massport Kicks Uber, Lyft to Central Parking Garage
The Massachusetts Port Authority now requires Uber and Lyft drivers to pick-up and drop-off their riders inside the Central Parking Garage beginning. According to CBS Boston.com, the changes went into effect on October 1st. The changes are designed to alleviate traffic congestion at the curbside pick-up and drop areas located at the terminals. All pick-ups will have to be done at the Central Parking Garage. Drop-offs are permitted at... -
Boston Company Benefits From Ex-Uber, Lyft Drivers
Author: Martin Romjue, Posted at LCT Magazine on July 31, 2019 BOSTON – Operator Mark Kini doesn’t completely dismiss the usefulness of Uber and Lyft. One way of contributing to their already high driver turnover rates is to recruit their drivers. So far, Kini, owner of Boston Chauffeur, an 18-vehicle company based in Beverly, Mass., has hired four Uber drivers as chauffeurs and is onboarding a fifth. In a... -
Here Comes the Bride and Her Wedding Party in Our Grech Motors Luxury Bus!
As wedding season kicks into high gear, the North Shore is truly blessed with an over abundance of spectacular wedding venues located in luxurious hotels and historic seaside mansions. However, wedding parties often need car services in order to get to those lovely venues. Months and months of planning to select the perfect wedding venue, wedding photographer (like this wedding photographer cardiff), catering company, menu, guest list, wedding theme,... -
What are the Transportation Predictions for 2019?
From hiring a luxury chauffeur car service through choosing the right flight for your business trip, transportation for corporate travel is essential. Business executives who travel from one country to another agree and are comfortable with the services that professional ground and air transportation deliver, and dmcs know the importance of good transfers as part of the events they organize. This type of service keeps a good impression and... -
Boston Chauffeur Backs Bill to Have Uber, Lyft Drivers Fingerprinted
A group of chauffeur luxury vehicle companies and a Massachusetts lawmaker are renewing their efforts to have Uber and Lyft drivers fingerprinted to protect the public less than a week after a woman was raped by a former Uber driver in Boston. Scott Solombrino, a spokesman for Ride Safe Massachusetts, a group that represents chauffeured car and taxi companies, told the Boston Herald that fingerprints would provide the security... -
Uber and Lyft Headed for Big Changes at Logan
Uber and Lyft, the two ridesharing services offered at Logan International Airport, could cost riders more money and become less convenient if a Massport proposal to curb traffic congestion is adopted this spring. According to Curbed Boston, the Massachusetts Port Authority would raise the pickup and the drop-off fees going to and from the airport from $3.25 to $5. Another big change would be where riders would be dropped... -
Travel Etiquette: 5 Controversial Rules of Traveling
There rules and guidelines to abide by when it comes to traveling. From skipping lines to sharing the armrests, here are 5 travel etiquette rules – and some may surprise you. Sharing the Armrest – If you’ve ever been in a silent battle with the person next to you for control over your shared armrest on a plane, you’ll appreciate this advice from Elaine Swann, a travel etiquette expert... -
Understanding the Risks of Ride-Hailing Services
The Risks of Ride-Hailing Services & Boston Chauffeur’s Ride Responsibly Pledge to You There have been 12 serious criminalincidents in Massachusetts against ride-hailing drivers working for companies such as Uber and Lyft? As a result of these incidents, and many others that have occurred throughout the United States, Ride Responsibly™ has developed guidelines for all ground transportation companies to ensure passenger safety. If you have been a passenger in...