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Independent Contractors
yes
no
Employees
What percentage of your companys total trips are interstate (cross a state line) versus
intrastate (point-to-point within the state)? ____% interstate ____% intrastate
yes
no
If yes, what percentage of your total gross revenue is derived from your network affiliation?
(81% -100%)
(61% - 80%)
(41% - 60%)
(21%-40%)
(1%-20%)
How many of the following vehicles do you currently have in your fleet?
Ultra Stretch Limousine over 130
Super Stretch Limousine 85 to 130
Stretch Limousine under 85
Sedan
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For each type of vehicle in your fleet, what is your current established minimum
number of hours, hourly rate, and flat minimum airport rate?
Minimum # of hours
_ ________________
_ ________________
_ ________________
_ ________________
_ ________________
_ ________________
_ ________________
_ ________________
Hourly rate
$________________
$________________
$________________
$________________
$________________
$________________
$________________
$________________
Airport rate
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
$________________
$________________
$________________
$________________
$_ ______________
$_ ______________
$_ ______________
$_ ______________
In 2008, how many annual miles did you put on the following types of vehicles?
Ultra Stretch Limousine over 130
Super Stretch Limousine 85 to 130
Stretch Limousine under 85
Sedan
_________________
_________________
_________________
_________________
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_________________
_________________
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How many new and used vehicles did you purchase or lease in 2008?
New
Ultra Stretch Limousine over 130
_______________
Super Stretch Limousine 85 to 130
_______________
Stretch Limousine under 85
_______________
Sedan
_______________
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) non-stretched _______________
Van (15 or fewer passengers)
_______________
Mini Coach (35 or fewer passengers)
_______________
Bus (36 or more passengers)
_______________
Used
_ _______________
_ _______________
_ _______________
_ _______________
_ _______________
_ _______________
_ _______________
_ _______________
yes
no
In a typical week in 2008, what was your average number of trips and average
annual revenue for the following types of vehicles?
Ultra Stretch Limousine over 130
Super Stretch Limousine 85 to 130
Stretch Limousine under 85
Sedan
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) non-stretched
Van (15 or fewer passengers)
Mini Coach (35 or fewer passengers)
Bus (36 or more passengers)
In 2008, what was the percentage of your annual revenue derived from the
following types of service (answers should total 100%)?
Airport Transfers
Other Corporate
Night on the Town
Prom
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
Funerals
Weddings
Hotel/Resort
Other (explain)
_ _____________________
_ _____________________
_ _____________________
_ _____________________
What were your total gross revenues in 2008 for your livery operations?
($0$500,000)
($500,001$1,000,000)
($1,000,001$2,000,000)
($2,000,001$3,000,000)
($3,000,001$5,000,000)
($5,000,001$10,000,000)
($10,000,001$20,000,000)
($20,000,000+)
Indicate the change in your gross revenue in 2008. Check the appropriate
answer and indicate the percentage in the blank provided.
My gross revenue has increased by __________% over 2007 revenues.
My gross revenue has decreased by __________% under 2007 revenues.
My gross revenue in 2008 was about the same as my 2007 revenues.
Your Current Web Site Address __________________________________________
Does your web site accept internet reservations?
yes
no
___________________ %
In 2008, what was the gross dollar amount your company processed in credit card payments? $______________
Those members who complete the majority of these questions and return the form to TLPA by
Thursday, May 21, 2009, will receive a FREE Fact Book.
(All other members may purchase the Fact Book for a $100 fee.)
Mail to: TLPA, 3200 Tower Oaks Blvd., Suite 220, Rockville, MD 20852 or fax to (301) 984-5703.
Sedan
Stretch Limousine
Van/SUV
Minibus
Primary Insurance
Primary Insurance
Primary Insurance Primary Insurance
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
yes
no
**** For example, a city (or a state, or county) may have a $100,000 CSL insurance requirement. CSL stands for Combined Single
Limits, the maximum that will be paid out for any one accident for liability and/or property damage.
**** An accident is defined as any incident resulting in bodily injury or any incident where property damage occurs due to a collision.
****Trip is defined as one segment.
Advertising
What types of advertising/marketing work best for you? (Check all that apply)
_______ Internet (e-newsletters, emails, websites, and blogs)
_______ Magazine ads
_______ Online reservation sites/services
Those members who complete the majority of these questions and return the form to TLPA by
Thursday, May 21, 2009, will receive a FREE Fact Book.
(All other members may purchase the Fact Book for a $100 fee.)
Mail to: TLPA, 3200 Tower Oaks Blvd., Suite 220, Rockville, MD 20852 or fax to (301) 984-5703
Fact Book Questionnaire continued on other side of page
Limousine & Sedan Gas Mileage Regulations & Economic Crisis Addendum
On April 17, 2008, the New York City TLC voted unanimously to approve a regulation requiring that, beginning January1,2009, all Black Car vehicles coming into service must be capable of achieving a city mileage
rating of 25 miles per gallon (mpg). This regulation also requires that, one year later, January 1, 2010, all
new black car vehicles must have a minimum city driving rating of 30 mpg. While the city has delayed implementation of these mandates for at least one year, TLPA is investigating the types of vehicle regulations
faced by TLPA members.
1. Is your limousine company regulated (licensed to operate)? yes;
no.
a. If yes, do you have to pay a separate registration fee? yes;
no.
b. If yes, what is the registration fee? $_________
c. How often is the fee paid? Annually _____ or other: _______________________
2. What level of government regulates your company? State ____; Regional ______; County _______; City _______;
Other ______________________________. Agency Name _______________________________________________
3. Is there an age limit on vehicles that can be licensed as limousines?
a. If yes, what is the age limit? _______
yes;
no.
4. Are their limits on the types of vehicles that can be licensed as limousines? yes;
no.
If yes, please explain ______________________________________________________________________________
5. Are sedans, black cars and liveries all licensed as limousines?
6. Does your company own any alternative fuels vehicles?
yes;
yes;
no.
no.
7. Is there a requirement for you to have hybrid/alternative fuel vehicles in your fleet? yes;
no.
a. If yes, what is the requirement? __________________________________________________________________
8. Does your company own any wheelchair accessible limousines?
yes;
no.
9. Is there a requirement for you to have wheelchair accessible vehicles in your fleet? yes;
no.
a. If yes, what is the requirement? __________________________________________________________________
The past year has been challenging for the limousine and sedan industry with a period of skyrocketing fuel
prices followed by a collapse of the credit markets, meaning 2009 will bring on even greater challenges for
our industry. What actions has your company taken to deal with the current economic crisis?
1. How many employees worked for your company on January 1, 2009? _________
2. How many limousines did your company directly operate on January 1, 2009? __________
3. Have you scaled back on your operations? yes;
no. If yes,
a. Have you laid off employees? yes;
no. If yes, how many? ________
b. Have you reduced full time employees to part time? yes;
no. If yes, how many? ________
c. Have you reduced benefit payments? yes;
no.
If yes, in what areas (i.e., medical. 401K contributions, etc.) __________________________________________
d. Have you reduced the size of your fleet? yes;
no.
If yes, by how many vehicles and their types (vans, SUVs, etc.) ________________________________________
4. Have you revised your business and operations plans for 2009? yes;
no. If yes:
a. What have you changed about your marketing strategy? ____________________________________________
b. Have you changed about your pricing strategy? ____________________________________________________
c. What have you changed about your vehicle acquisition strategy: ______________________________________
d. What cost controls that you have implemented? ____________________________________________________