China just formed a new $1.45 Billion ride-hailing venture

driver in a black limo rideshare
Is it the end for China’s biggest ride-hauling app Didi?

As Uber is dominating the western hemisphere, East Asia and China have its own emerging ride-sharing companies. For the past two years an app called Didi is the dominant car-hailing force in the People’s Republic.

Didi’s has been extremely successful. It has proved that the ride-sharing market can be a substantial money bringer. Because if it’s success there spawned a few notable competitors and rivals.

A handful of business entities agreed to layout a total of 9.8 Yuan for the joint venture and kick-start it in July of 2018. That’s how T3 was launched. Three out of these firms are major automakers, having a considerable size of the China’s car and limo market.

A portion of the investment is going to “car-sharing services powered by renewable energy,” an offering crafted after Beijing’s push to electrify the transportation industry. T3’s investor list is flawless, not only with the participation of the car makers, but the country’s largest tech and internet companies Alibaba and Tencent.

It is said the new venture should bring innovation into an old generation limousine service sector too. By combining the data capability of the new technology and apps with the new technology the automaker can bring into improved model limousines or even Party Buses, the new said the announcement.

A fleet of some five-thousand cars shall start running as soon as early June this year. It seems that Didi will be facing some challenges to keep it market share. It has previously faced challenges too, as another app Caocao was introduced earlier. It is a chauffeur- driven ride-hailing app backed by local Limousine & Chauffeur magnate.

Seeing east compete and struggle to take over the limousine and ride-hauling market, we can’t help but think whether similar ventures will soon come to the Americas to challenge Uber and the local limousine and Party Bus Providers.

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Barack Obama’s Limousine Malfunctioned after Being Filled with Diesel Instead of Gas

Israel – Obama’s presidential limousine, nicknamed “the Beast” malfunctioned while waiting for the president to arrive to Jerusalem. First reports claimed it was because it was filled with Diesel instead of gas. Other sources claimed it was filled with gas instead of diesel. However, Secret Services say it had nothing to do with fuel. The official Secret Services spokesman, Ed Donovan said, “The appropriate gas was put in the car.”

Local official approved the initial guess why the limousine broke down and announced it publicly. The Secret Service did not waive the claim. News reported, the Beast runs on unleaded gasoline and does not have a diesel engine. On the other hand, the limousine is build on Chevrolet Kodiak chassis, which indeed runs only on the diesel fuel. This is where the controversy stepped in place.

The limo did not start and required towing services. Meanwhile, the press reported that the issue was caused by a mistake in gas type.

Now though, the Secret Service affirms the diagnostics are still ongoing. However, they deny that the car was mistakenly filled with wrong gas.

Was it or was it not, we can never know. One thing for sure, the media never tells the truth and there are many mysteries surrounding “the Beast”. The limousine is made special for Barack Obama, is bullet proof and weighs 8 tons.
After the Beast was towed, a second limousine was brought to replace the presidential limo. “The car just didn’t start. We are not sure what caused it”, Donovan told a reporter. “We always bring more than one limousine just in case something like this happens”.

It is the first time that the Beast malfunctioned on a Presidents foreign trip. Thankfully, there are many copies of the limousine, which are used to replace the main limousine in similar situations. The copy limos look just like the beast, so it is extremely hard to distinguish between the real one and the replacement. After all, we don’t even know if the limousine that broke down was the real beast of just a copy of it.

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Chicago Regional Transportation Authority Chairman Apologizes calling “Paratransit” a Limo Service

Chicago, IL – John Gates, the chairman of Chicago Regional Transportation Authority publicly apologized calling paratransit transportation services “Chicago limo service” and “limousine service in Chicago”.

A bus at the stop picking up people in Chicago
Public Transportation Stop

RTA chairman used ta therm “limo” while describing to Daily Herald his agency’s Chicago transportation services for disabled people. Ans so ever since, Chicago Regional Transportation Authority has received multiple complaints from its users.

Some disabled users claim “paratransit is hardly a limousine service” or “very often, it takes longer to get from your house to your destination with RTA than in a private car because the rides are shared with many people and more than one person is riding paratransit van to get around”.

A blind woman, who uses paratransit to get around Chicago on daily basis tells “No way this is a limo service level transportation. The rides are rarely on time, we have to share the van with many other people and I they sometimes miss their stops so I’m forced to ride untill the van comes to my stop again”.

Even thought paratransit is no limousine service, it provides a great value for people with disabilities. Many people use it to get to work and come back, so they could support themselves. They also go to schools, shopping and visit their relatives. The transportation is extremely important, and what’s even more important – it must be reliable.

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Airport Pick-Ups: Chicago Limousine service for Arrivals and Departures

 

Limousine Service for Pick-ups at Chicago O’Hare and Midway Airports

Imagine a travel enthusiast. He has planned a vacation and has fully packed. Now, the guy is ready to go to the airport, but is wondering who is going to drive?

Nobody consider driving an exciting experience unless it is Formula-1 race. People often feel like driving is a chore. Especially if it involves waking up really early for a flight at O’Hare or Midway airports. So why don’t leave the transportation for someone else? Renting Chicago limo is a perfect solution. A limo service is just one phone call away.

How to choose a limo company? The right limo company makes all the difference. After looking online and making several phone calls, comes the decision time. Which Chicago Limousine Company to choose for transportation needs? If chosen right, a limo company can surely enhance travel experience. Limo is a convenient way to travel. It is smart to make a good research and find a reliable company for one’s needs.

Look for the right package deal. Different Chicago Limo service companies offer different deals for airport transportation. Currently, Elite Chicago Limo is running a promotion for Town Car pick-ups at O’Hare and Midway. Call around and find the right package.

Moreover, Chicago airport limo may be extremely convenient. It eliminates driving, parking and luggage loading problems. A professional chauffeur will always be on time, be helpful loading luggage, and get to the airport safely. So why not? Why let your travel become a burden when they can be a joy? Let us handle your Chicago airport transportation. http://www.elitechicagolimo.com

Cadillac Makes a Statement with the New ATS Luxury Sedan

The Detroit Auto Show had many surprises: one of them was the new sedan from Cadillac.  Cadillac presented the new ATS sedan as the entree to the luxury sedan segment. The ATS is even compared to the BMW 3 Series sedans, as the worthy rival to the 335i and the 328i.

The new car design is based on the several following aspects: the interior is highly focused on the driver ergonomics. The essential elements, such as steering wheel, the pedals, and the control panel all were redesigned, the placement of the elements was changed to increase the driver’s satisfaction. Also, just like in Chicago limo service cars, Cadillac introduced the ambient LED illumination in the interior of the car. Indeed the ATS got a step closer to the luxury segment.

In addition to the functional driver area design, the new luxury sedan features a variety of color choices not only for the exterior paint, but also for the interior leather. Anything from burgundy red to the tanned brown is available for your interior colors. Moreover, the various trim materials are available too: from real wood, plastic and even metal – you can create the interior you want.

All in all, the Cadillac has many features similar to the luxury Chicago limo: the customizable interior, the LED light illuminations, passenger focused comfortable interior and a stunning exterior.