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In a city like Vancouver, where options are plentiful, Star Coach stands out by not just meeting expectations but consistently exceeding them. The bus's panoramic windows ensure you don't miss a single view, whether it's the majestic Lions Gate Bridge or the tranquil beauty of English Bay. For weddings, a luxury bus can transport your guests together, ensuring everyone arrives on time and in high spirits.

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Learn more about Bus Rental Vancouver here Moreover, Star Coach's customer service is top-notch. Learn more about Star Coach here. But it's not just about the physical space.
Now, let's explore the variety and sophistication of the fleet that sets Star Coach apart in luxury travel. You'll immediately notice the difference in your experience when you interact with Star Coach Bus Rentals' customer service team. However, Star Coach promises to change that narrative with its fleet of luxury buses, each outfitted with amenities that you might not even find in your living room. Beyond their commitment to the environment, luxury buses in Vancouver offer an array of onboard amenities and comforts designed to enhance your travel experience.
This is where Star Coach steps in, redefining bus rental in the city with its luxury Prevost H3-45 coaches. Your safety isn't just our priority; it's our promise.

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Star Coach has made it incredibly easy to book your bus rental well in advance, giving you peace of mind and more time to focus on other aspects of your trip. A night out with friends becomes an unforgettable adventure when you're on a luxury bus.
Star Coach's elite bus rental service in Vancouver offers you just that. Navigating the bustling streets and scenic routes, we take into account real-time traffic updates, construction detours, and local events that might impact your journey. Imagine gliding through the bustling streets of downtown Vancouver, where every corner offers a new discovery, in the comfort and style of a Star Coach bus. It's quiet too, with advanced sound insulation that keeps the hustle and bustle of the streets at bay.

Their reputation isn't just built on the physical aspects of their buses, though. They also run special promotions and discounts at different times of the year, giving you the opportunity to save even more. You'll notice the attention to detail, from the polished chrome accents to the tinted windows that offer both privacy and a touch of mystery. Whether you're drawn to the pulsing heart of downtown, the serene landscapes of Stanley Park, or the cultural richness of Granville Island, you have the freedom to choose.

So, next time you're planning a group trip, remember that with Star Coach, you're not just traveling smart; you're also contributing to a healthier planet. They're there to ensure your comfort, safety, and to enhance your travel experience with local insights and a friendly demeanor. Consider it done.

Whether it's a corporate retreat, a major conference, or a special celebration, discover why choosing Star Coach could be the game-changer for your next event. Hearing directly from satisfied customers offers invaluable insight into Star Coach's exceptional service and reliability. Whether you're planning a corporate retreat, a big family reunion, or a school trip, they've got you covered. Bus for hire

It's like having your personal entertainment center at your fingertips. A mini-fridge stocked with refreshments and gourmet snacks ensures you're well-fed and hydrated. Field trip bus These testimonials aren't just words; they're the essence of what you can expect when you choose us.

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Vancouver has hosted many international conferences and events, including the 1954 Commonwealth Games, UN Habitat I, Expo 86, APEC Canada 1997, the World Police and Fire Games in 1989 and 2009; several matches of 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup including the finals at BC Place in downtown Vancouver, and the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics which were held in Vancouver and Whistler, a resort community 125 km (78 mi) north of the city. In 1969, Greenpeace was founded in Vancouver. The city became the permanent home to TED conferences in 2014.

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Star Coach's commitment to eco-friendly practices marks a significant step toward pioneering sustainable travel in the bus rental industry. Transport charter Moreover, opting for luxury bus rental means you're also choosing reliability and efficiency. You're riding in a coach equipped with cutting-edge safety technologies designed to protect you on every mile of your trip. Moreover, Star Coach understands the importance of flexibility in pricing.

In Star Coach, every detail is thoughtfully considered to ensure your journey is as enjoyable as your destination. You're not just traveling; you're making memories in sheer style and comfort, transforming what would be ordinary commutes into integral parts of your Vancouver adventure. British Columbia You're looking for value without compromise, and that's exactly what we deliver.

Picture yourself sinking into sumptuous leather seats, losing yourself in a movie on a high-definition screen, or simply enjoying the panoramic views through expansive windows. Prefer a scenic route? The onboard entertainment system features large screens and a selection of movies and music, catering to a variety of tastes.

Rest assured, when you're on board, you're in good hands. From the moment you step aboard, you're greeted by an atmosphere designed with your comfort in mind. They're elevating the journey with customized luxury experiences, prioritizing safety and comfort, and delivering exceptional customer service that caters to your every need.

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And for those who prefer quiet time, noise-canceling headphones are provided to help you find your peace. Community bus service For corporate events, impress your clients and employees with top-tier transportation that reflects the professionalism and prestige of your company. And, with complimentary snacks and beverages served by attentive crew members, you'll feel well taken care of from start to finish. They're there to answer your questions, assist with your luggage, and accommodate your travel needs to the best of their abilities.
They're responsive, understanding, and flexible, ready to accommodate your specific needs and schedules. From state-of-the-art GPS tracking systems that monitor buses in real-time to advanced emergency braking systems, they've got it all covered. It's this proactive approach that sets Star Coach apart.
Shifting focus to the corporate world, luxury bus rental in Vancouver emerges as an unparalleled travel solution for business events. So, whether you're in it for the scenery, the company, or both, we're committed to providing you with an unparalleled travel experience. Read more about Bus Rental Vancouver here And it doesn't stop after you've booked your bus.
Hand sanitizers are available on all buses, and high-touch areas are regularly disinfected. Exploring Vancouver becomes an unforgettable adventure when you're aboard one of our luxury buses, designed to elevate every moment of your journey. It's all taken care of, allowing you to immerse fully in the adventure and breathtaking scenery.

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Each vehicle is equipped with top-notch amenities to ensure your trip is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. It's a touch of elegance that adds to the special day. Their seamless booking process and comprehensive safety measures set a high bar, ensuring your journey is not just about reaching your destination but about the experience itself. Their fleet is designed to cater to all your needs, ensuring that you and your guests arrive in style and comfort. Imagine pulling up to your destination in a bus that embodies luxury and sophistication.

Star Coach's fleet of luxury buses redefines travel comfort, offering an unparalleled experience as you explore Vancouver. Instead, you can pick and choose the amenities and services that best fit your group's preferences and budget. While Star Coach's guided sightseeing tours offer a unique way to discover Vancouver, their corporate services are equally impressive, ensuring your business needs are met with the same level of excellence. That's why we offer options ranging from basic transportation services to comprehensive travel packages that include guided tours and scheduled stops at Vancouver's must-see attractions.

If your group craves culinary explorations, Star Coach can weave through Vancouver's best eateries. Safe bus rental It's a win-win: you enjoy top-notch service while supporting eco-conscious transportation. Whether you're planning a corporate event, a school outing, or a luxurious tour around Vancouver's stunning landscapes, we've got you covered. Moreover, Star Coach's commitment to safety doesn't stop at maintenance.

You won't have to settle for a one-size-fits-all approach. This shift drastically cuts down on carbon emissions, making your journey greener. Your Star Coach experience doesn't just simplify travel; it enriches it. Their buses come equipped with comfortable seating, ambient lighting, and state-of-the-art entertainment systems, ensuring your journey is as enjoyable as possible.

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Moreover, Star Coach's drivers aren't just behind the wheel; they're the front line of the commitment to safety. Mini coach rental It's this combination of diverse options and an accommodating approach that ensures Star Coach meets any requirement with unparalleled service.

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We understand that peace of mind is crucial when you're traveling, so we've gone the extra mile to integrate comprehensive safety protocols across our fleet. Their commitment extends beyond the vehicles themselves to include the drivers.

Choosing a luxury bus means you're not just thinking about logistics; you're crafting an experience. Payment is a breeze, too. In a world where first impressions matter, choosing a Prevost H3-45 coach sets you apart. Private bus rental

You won't have to worry about cramped legs or a stiff neck; there's ample room to stretch out and relax. From the moment you book with them, you're not just another customer; you become part of the Star Coach family. The ride was plush, and knowing we were being kind to the environment made it even better.' She's one of many who appreciate the company's commitment to sustainability without compromising on luxury.

With just a few clicks, you can secure your elite bus rental in Vancouver. Booking your luxury bus experience is straightforward and user-friendly, ensuring you're on your way to an unforgettable travel adventure with minimal fuss. With Star Coach Bus Rentals, you're not just booking a trip; you're crafting an experience tailored just for you and your group.

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They're not just about booking your ride; they're dedicated to tailoring the service to fit your specific requirements, whether it's for a corporate event, a school outing, or a personal celebration. The interiors of these buses are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind. A complimentary service offers a selection of gourmet snacks and beverages, ensuring you stay refreshed throughout your journey. Convention transport They've also encouraged digital ticketing and communication, reducing the need for paper and contributing to forest conservation efforts. This means you won't pay for more than what you need.
You'll find that their rates aren't just competitive but also tailored to meet different needs and preferences. Beyond ensuring your safety and comfort, Star Coach's commitment extends to providing unparalleled customer service, ensuring your experience is seamless from start to finish. This means you can design your trip exactly how you want it, ensuring every detail matches your preferences and needs. Last-minute changes?
This level of dedication means you won't be left waiting or rushing at the last minute. Everything from office paper to vehicle maintenance materials is recycled, ensuring minimal waste goes to landfills. You're not just getting a ride; you're stepping into a seamlessly organized service designed to cater to your needs, schedules, and preferences. Stay with us to uncover the secrets behind their success and how you can elevate your next group travel experience to first-class status.
Moreover, Star Coach's commitment to safety and comfort means you won't have to worry about the practicalities. Questions? Whether you're heading to a corporate gala or an exclusive concert, Star Coach's premier event transportation service ensures you arrive in style and comfort. They've streamlined operations to cut down on unnecessary trips, reducing overall emissions.

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An example of a charter (Magna Carta).

A charter is the grant of authority or rights, stating that the granter formally recognizes the prerogative of the recipient to exercise the rights specified. It is implicit that the granter retains superiority (or sovereignty), and that the recipient admits a limited (or inferior) status within the relationship, and it is within that sense that charters were historically granted, and it is that sense which is retained in modern usage of the term. In early medieval Britain, charters transferred land from donors to recipients.

The word entered the English language from the Old French charte, via Latin charta, and ultimately from Greek χάρτης (khartes, meaning "layer of papyrus"). It has come to be synonymous with a document that sets out a grant of rights or privileges.

Other usages

[edit]

The term is used for a special case (or as an exception) of an institutional charter. A charter school, for example, is one that has different rules, regulations, and statutes from a state school.

Charter can be used as a synonym for "hire" or "lease", as in the "charter" of a bus, boat or plane.[1]

A charter member (US English) of an organization is an original member; that is, one who became a member when the organization received its charter.[2] A chartered member (British English) is a member who holds an individual chartered designation authorized under that organization's royal charter.[3][4]

Different types of charters

[edit]

Anglo-Saxon charters

[edit]

Anglo-Saxon charters (also called diplomas) are documents drawn up between the seventh century and 1066 in Britain, which typically make a grant of land or record a privilege. They are usually written on parchment, in Latin. Around 200 survive in their original form, and many of the others have been altered or forged. The oldest surviving charters granted land and privileges to the church, but from the 8th century surviving charters were increasingly used to grant land to lay people.[5]

Colony charter

[edit]

The British Empire used three main types of colonies as it sought to expand its territory to distant parts of the earth. These three types were royal colonies, proprietary colonies, and corporate colonies. A charter colony by definition is a "colony chartered to an individual, trading company, etc., by the British crown."[6] Although charter colonies were not the most prevalent of the three types of colonies in the British Empire, they were by no means insignificant.

Congressional charter

[edit]

A Congressional charter is a law passed by the United States Congress that states the mission, authority, and activities of a group. Congress issued federal charters from 1791 until 1992 under Title 36 of the United States Code.

Corporate charter

[edit]

A corporate charter is a document or charter that establishes the existence of a corporation in the United States and Canada.

Inspeximus charter

[edit]

A charter of "Inspeximus" (Latin, literally "We have inspected") is frequently a royal charter, by which an earlier charter or series of charters relating to a particular foundation (such as a monastery or a guild) was recited and incorporated into a new charter, usually in order to confirm and renew its validity under present authority. Where the original documents are lost, an inspeximus charter may sometimes preserve their texts and lists of witnesses.

Municipal charter

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Swedish-language charter for the city of Viborg from 1403

A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, towns, townships, charter townships, villages, and boroughs. Municipal incorporation occurs when such municipalities become self-governing entities under the laws of the state or province in which they are located. Often, this event is marked by the award or declaration of a municipal charter, a term used because municipal power was historically granted by the sovereign, by royal charter.

Order charter

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Charters may establish or govern the operation of chivalric orders and other orders, such as the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Project charter

[edit]

In project management, a project charter (sometimes called the terms of reference) is provided by the sponsor to formally authorize the existence of a project. It provides a preliminary delineation of roles and responsibilities, outlines the project purpose and objectives, identifies key stakeholders, and defines the authority of the project manager. It serves as a reference of authority for future planning of the project. The project scope is developed from the project charter.

Royal charter

[edit]

A royal charter is a formal grant issued by a monarch under royal prerogative as letters patent. Historically, they have been used to promulgate public laws, the most famous example being the English Magna Carta (great charter) of 1215, but since the 14th century have only been used in place of private acts to grant a right or power to an individual or a body corporate.[7][8][9] They were, and are still, used to establish significant organisations such as boroughs (with municipal charters), universities and learned societies, and were used historically to establish companies.

The Charter of 1814, France's constitution during the Bourbon Restoration, was thus called to promote the legal fiction that the King had granted it "voluntarily, and by the free exercise of [his] royal authority", in the manner of medieval charters.

At one time a royal charter was the only way in which an incorporated body could be formed, but other means (such as the registration process for limited companies) are generally now used instead.

University charter

[edit]

A university charter is a charter issued to create or recognise a university. The form of charter used varies by period and jurisdiction.[10]

Uprising charter

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In the context of a political uprising, a charter might lay out the basic principles and goals of the movement, define the organizational structure of the movement, and describe the roles and responsibilities of its members.[11]

See also

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References

[edit]
  1. ^ "charter". Lexico. Oxford University Press. 2. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  2. ^ "charter member". Lexico. Oxford University Press. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  3. ^ "chartered". Lexico. Oxford University Press. 1.1. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Royal Charters". Privy Council of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  5. ^ Keynes, Simon (2014). "Charters and Writs". In Lapidge, Michael; Blair, John; Keynes, Simon; Scragg, Donald (eds.). The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Anglo-Saxon England (2nd ed.). Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley Blackwell. pp. 102–103. ISBN 978-0-470-65632-7.
  6. ^ charter colony - Definitions from Dictionary.com
  7. ^ "Charter". The Supplement to the Penny Cyclopaedia of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Vol. 1. Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. 1845. pp. 331–332. Archived from the original on 22 August 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  8. ^ "Magna Carta 1215". British Library. Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  9. ^ Peter Crooks (July 2015). "Exporting Magna Carta: exclusionary liberties in Ireland and the world". History Ireland. 23 (4). Archived from the original on 1 January 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  10. ^ Phyllis Riddle (Spring 1993). "Political Authority and University Formation in Europe, 1200-1800". Sociological Perspectives. 36 (1). SAGE Publications: 49–50. doi:10.2307/1389441. JSTOR 1389441. S2CID 143493887.
  11. ^ Political Documents - Iranian Scholars for Liberty

Further reading

[edit]
[edit]
  • Media related to Charters at Wikimedia Commons
  • The dictionary definition of charter at Wiktionary

 

An example of a charter (Magna Carta).

A charter is the grant of authority or rights, stating that the granter formally recognizes the prerogative of the recipient to exercise the rights specified. It is implicit that the granter retains superiority (or sovereignty), and that the recipient admits a limited (or inferior) status within the relationship, and it is within that sense that charters were historically granted, and it is that sense which is retained in modern usage of the term. In early medieval Britain, charters transferred land from donors to recipients.

The word entered the English language from the Old French charte, via Latin charta, and ultimately from Greek χάρτης (khartes, meaning "layer of papyrus"). It has come to be synonymous with a document that sets out a grant of rights or privileges.

Other usages

[edit]

The term is used for a special case (or as an exception) of an institutional charter. A charter school, for example, is one that has different rules, regulations, and statutes from a state school.

Charter can be used as a synonym for "hire" or "lease", as in the "charter" of a bus, boat or plane.[1]

A charter member (US English) of an organization is an original member; that is, one who became a member when the organization received its charter.[2] A chartered member (British English) is a member who holds an individual chartered designation authorized under that organization's royal charter.[3][4]

Different types of charters

[edit]

Anglo-Saxon charters

[edit]

Anglo-Saxon charters (also called diplomas) are documents drawn up between the seventh century and 1066 in Britain, which typically make a grant of land or record a privilege. They are usually written on parchment, in Latin. Around 200 survive in their original form, and many of the others have been altered or forged. The oldest surviving charters granted land and privileges to the church, but from the 8th century surviving charters were increasingly used to grant land to lay people.[5]

Colony charter

[edit]

The British Empire used three main types of colonies as it sought to expand its territory to distant parts of the earth. These three types were royal colonies, proprietary colonies, and corporate colonies. A charter colony by definition is a "colony chartered to an individual, trading company, etc., by the British crown."[6] Although charter colonies were not the most prevalent of the three types of colonies in the British Empire, they were by no means insignificant.

Congressional charter

[edit]

A Congressional charter is a law passed by the United States Congress that states the mission, authority, and activities of a group. Congress issued federal charters from 1791 until 1992 under Title 36 of the United States Code.

Corporate charter

[edit]

A corporate charter is a document or charter that establishes the existence of a corporation in the United States and Canada.

Inspeximus charter

[edit]

A charter of "Inspeximus" (Latin, literally "We have inspected") is frequently a royal charter, by which an earlier charter or series of charters relating to a particular foundation (such as a monastery or a guild) was recited and incorporated into a new charter, usually in order to confirm and renew its validity under present authority. Where the original documents are lost, an inspeximus charter may sometimes preserve their texts and lists of witnesses.

Municipal charter

[edit]
Swedish-language charter for the city of Viborg from 1403

A municipal corporation is the legal term for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, towns, townships, charter townships, villages, and boroughs. Municipal incorporation occurs when such municipalities become self-governing entities under the laws of the state or province in which they are located. Often, this event is marked by the award or declaration of a municipal charter, a term used because municipal power was historically granted by the sovereign, by royal charter.

Order charter

[edit]

Charters may establish or govern the operation of chivalric orders and other orders, such as the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.

Project charter

[edit]

In project management, a project charter (sometimes called the terms of reference) is provided by the sponsor to formally authorize the existence of a project. It provides a preliminary delineation of roles and responsibilities, outlines the project purpose and objectives, identifies key stakeholders, and defines the authority of the project manager. It serves as a reference of authority for future planning of the project. The project scope is developed from the project charter.

Royal charter

[edit]

A royal charter is a formal grant issued by a monarch under royal prerogative as letters patent. Historically, they have been used to promulgate public laws, the most famous example being the English Magna Carta (great charter) of 1215, but since the 14th century have only been used in place of private acts to grant a right or power to an individual or a body corporate.[7][8][9] They were, and are still, used to establish significant organisations such as boroughs (with municipal charters), universities and learned societies, and were used historically to establish companies.

The Charter of 1814, France's constitution during the Bourbon Restoration, was thus called to promote the legal fiction that the King had granted it "voluntarily, and by the free exercise of [his] royal authority", in the manner of medieval charters.

At one time a royal charter was the only way in which an incorporated body could be formed, but other means (such as the registration process for limited companies) are generally now used instead.

University charter

[edit]

A university charter is a charter issued to create or recognise a university. The form of charter used varies by period and jurisdiction.[10]

Uprising charter

[edit]

In the context of a political uprising, a charter might lay out the basic principles and goals of the movement, define the organizational structure of the movement, and describe the roles and responsibilities of its members.[11]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "charter". Lexico. Oxford University Press. 2. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  2. ^ "charter member". Lexico. Oxford University Press. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  3. ^ "chartered". Lexico. Oxford University Press. 1.1. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Royal Charters". Privy Council of the United Kingdom. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  5. ^ Keynes, Simon (2014). "Charters and Writs". In Lapidge, Michael; Blair, John; Keynes, Simon; Scragg, Donald (eds.). The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Anglo-Saxon England (2nd ed.). Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley Blackwell. pp. 102–103. ISBN 978-0-470-65632-7.
  6. ^ charter colony - Definitions from Dictionary.com
  7. ^ "Charter". The Supplement to the Penny Cyclopaedia of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. Vol. 1. Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. 1845. pp. 331–332. Archived from the original on 22 August 2024. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  8. ^ "Magna Carta 1215". British Library. Archived from the original on 3 October 2022. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
  9. ^ Peter Crooks (July 2015). "Exporting Magna Carta: exclusionary liberties in Ireland and the world". History Ireland. 23 (4). Archived from the original on 1 January 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
  10. ^ Phyllis Riddle (Spring 1993). "Political Authority and University Formation in Europe, 1200-1800". Sociological Perspectives. 36 (1). SAGE Publications: 49–50. doi:10.2307/1389441. JSTOR 1389441. S2CID 143493887.
  11. ^ Political Documents - Iranian Scholars for Liberty

Further reading

[edit]
[edit]
  • Media related to Charters at Wikimedia Commons
  • The dictionary definition of charter at Wiktionary

 

1908 Studebaker limousine with an open driver's compartment
1953 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV (coachwork by Hooper)

A limousine (/ˈlɪməziːn/ or /lɪməˈziːn/), or limo (/ˈlɪmoʊ/) for short,[1] is a large, chauffeur-driven luxury vehicle with a partition between the driver compartment and the passenger compartment which can be operated mechanically by hand or by a button electronically.[2] A luxury sedan with a very long wheelbase and driven by a professional driver is called a stretch limousine.[3]

In some countries, such as the United States, Germany, Canada, and Australia, a limousine service may be any pre-booked hire car with a driver, usually, but only sometimes a luxury car. In particular, airport shuttle services are often called "limousine services", though they often use minivans or light commercial vehicles.[2]

Etymology

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The type of limousine hood or roof described in the text (1912 Vauxhall)

The word limousine is derived from the name of the French region Limousin; however, how the area's name was transferred to the car is uncertain.

One possibility involves a particular type of carriage hood or roof that physically resembled the raised hood of the cloak worn by the shepherds there.[4][5]

An alternate etymology speculates that some early chauffeurs wore a Limousin-style cloak in the open driver's compartment for protection from the weather.[6] The name was then extended to this particular type of car with a permanent top projecting over the chauffeur.[4] This former type of automobile had an enclosed passenger compartment seating three to five persons, with only a roof projecting forward over the open driver's area in the front.[7]

History

[edit]

Wealthy owners of expensive carriages and their passengers were accustomed to their private compartments leaving their coachman or driver outside in all weathers. When automobiles arrived, the same people required a similar arrangement for their chauffeurs. As such, the 1916 definition of limousine by the US Society of Automobile Engineers is "a closed car seating three to five inside, with driver's seat outside".[8]

In Great Britain, the limousine de-ville was a version of the limousine town car where the driver's compartment was outside and had no weather protection.[9]: 103  The limousine-landaulet variant (also sold in the United States) had a removable or folding roof section over the rear passenger seat.[9]: 100 

In the United States, sub-categories of limousines in 1916 were the berline, defined as "a limousine having the driver's seat entirely enclosed", and the brougham, described as "a limousine with no roof over the driver's seat."[8]

The president of the United States has ridden in a variety of brands of state cars starting from 1899 when President William McKinley was the first to ride in a car, a steam Locomobile.[10][11][12]

U.S. limousine business declined in the 21st century due to the effects of the Great Recession, the subsequent rise of ride sharing apps, and an industry crisis precipitated by deadly stretch limousine crashes in 2015 and Schoharie, New York, in 2018. Moreover, during this time, people who would have once utilized limousines began opting to travel more discreetly in cars like black SUVs.[13]

Characteristics

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The limousine body style usually has a partition separating the driver from the rear passenger compartment.[6][9] This partition usually includes an openable glass section so passengers may see the road. Communication with the driver is possible either by opening the partition window or using an intercom system.

Limousines are often long-wheelbase vehicles to provide extra legroom in the passenger compartment. There will usually be occasional seats (in the U.S. called jump seats) at the front of the compartment (either forward-facing, rear-facing, or able to face either direction).

Many nations have official state cars designed to transport government officials. The top leaders have dedicated and specially equipped limousines. The United States Presidential State Car is the official car of the President of the United States.

Stretch limousines

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Lincoln Town Car stretch limousine

Stretch limousines are longer than regular limousines, usually to accommodate more passengers. Stretch limousines may have seating along the sides of the cabin.

A "stretch limousine" was created in Fort Smith, Arkansas, around 1928 by the Armbruster coach company. Their vehicles were primarily used to transport famous "big band" leaders, such as Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman, and their members and equipment. These early stretch limousines were often called "big band buses". Armbruster called their lengthened cars "extended-wheelbase multi-door auto-coaches". Their 12-passenger coaches were used by hotels, taxis, airlines, corporations, and tour companies.[14] Knock-down programs by automakers made coachbuilders stretch vehicles, but Armbruster also custom built limousines using unibody construction such as the 1969 AMC Ambassadors.[15]

As of 2023, stretch limousines comprise one percent of U.S. limousine company offerings. That total was down from about ten percent in 2013.[13]

Novelty limousines

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A variety of vehicles not designed as limousines have been converted into novelty limousines.[16] Another style of novelty limousine are those painted in bright colors, such as purple or pink.[17]

Vehicles converted into novelty stretch limousines include the East German Trabant, Volkswagen Beetle, Fiat Panda, and Citroën 2CV. There are instances of Corvettes, Ferraris, and Mini Coopers being stretched to accommodate up to 10 passengers.

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See also

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References

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