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My Limousine Service Director of Strategic Growth Pat Fragale
My Limousine Service is delighted to announce the appointment of Pat Fragale as the director of strategic growth. Fragale brings over 25 years of distinguished experience in the hospitality and travel industry, with a proven track record of driving growth and operational excellence.
Fragale has consistently demonstrated exceptional sales skills, driving significant revenue growth in every organization he has led. His strategic approach to business development has resulted in substantial increases in annual sales, including growing Protravel International's sales to over $1 billion. Fragale excels in optimizing operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across all levels of an organization. He has a keen ability to evaluate and improve processes, eliminate non-performing assets, and implement best practices that enhance service delivery and profitability.
My Limousine Service President Mike Rose
Known for his collaborative teamwork approach, Fragale has a talent for building strong, cohesive teams. His mentoring and nurturing supervision style has led to high employee retention rates and a culture of excellence. Fragale is adept at identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities. His analytical skills and client-focused strategies have driven organic growth and successful acquisitions, positioning companies for long-term success. As a Certified Hotel Administrator, Fragale has served on advisory boards for major airlines and luxury hotel chains, reflecting his standing as a respected leader in the industry.
“We are confident that Pat's extensive skills and capabilities will significantly contribute to the continued growth and success of My Limousine Service. We are honored to have him on our team,” said My Limousine Service President Mike Rose.
Founded in 1983, My Limousine Service, along with MLS Global Ground Transportation and Country Club Transportation, has grown into a respected leader in the ground transportation industry in the New York Metro Area. With a fleet of over 120 company-owned vehicles, they are committed to providing exceptional service and reliability to their clients.
Visit mylimo.com for more information.
[01.06.25]
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The deadline for the National Limousine Association’s 2025 Vegas Show Scholarship Program, which provides operators the opportunity to attend the CD/NLA Show in Vegas for the first time, is quickly approaching. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, January 8.
The scholarship includes:
- One Full Show Pass to the CD/NLA Show in Las Vegas ($549)
- Three paid nights at host hotel, Paris Las Vegas ($600)
- One-year NLA membership if scholarship winner is not currently an NLA member ($395+)
- Networking and education to grow your business (priceless!)
“Like so many operators, I remember how overwhelming and intimidating my first show was,” says Barenholtz. “By providing guidance and support to first-time show attendees and new NLA members, we can hopefully set them up for success, help their businesses grow, and make them show attendees for life!
To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must own a chauffeured transportation company that has at least one (1) vehicle, have the required local/state/federal licensing and proper insurance, work chauffeured transportation as your primary business, have never attended an NLA event or Chauffeur Driven Show in any capacity previously, and have not previously been awarded a Scholarship by the NLA. Furthermore, recipients MUST participate on the Scholarship Orientation Conference Call (to be held prior to the show) and attend the various sessions and events at the CD/NLA Show. For full requirements, please consult the application. In addition, the recipient must provide a written report on the experience after the show.
The application deadline is Wednesday, January 8.
Visit limo.org for more information.
[01.06.25]
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Congestion Pricing Slated to Begin in NYC: The on-again, off-again, on-again toll program that is designed to reduce congestion in Manhattan is scheduled to finally launch on January 5, 2025. The toll applies to vehicles entering Manhattan at or below 60th Street (except if exclusively using the FDR or West Side Highway) and will be charged via E-ZPass or plate reader. According to the plan, taxis and for-hire vehicles (FHV) whose companies or bases are enrolled in the Per-Trip Charge Plan will be charged a per-trip toll, paid by the passenger. The current toll will be $0.75 per trip and will increase to $1 in 2028 and $1.25 in 2031. App-based services like Uber and Lyft will start at a higher rate. Pretty much everyone else will be charged the full-boat rate of $9 at peak hours ($2.25 during off-peak overnight hours). That toll will also increase incrementally until it tops at $15 in 2031. The incoming Trump administration has vowed to stop it, but the odds are it won’t happen. Click here for more info about the tolls.
Source: NYC 311
REAL ID Is Coming: This should definitely be on your to-do list for 2025. Postponed several times during the COVID pandemic, REAL ID is a-go come May 7, 2025. This applies to those who are looking to fly domestically or enter certain federal buildings/facilities, and unless you have a current passport, you’re going to want to secure the enhanced REAL ID through your local DMV. Don’t delay if you know you’re going to need it as appointments, depending on your state, have been hard to come by for many—not to mention the additional paperwork required. Here’s a link to more information about your state’s program.
Source: Department of Homeland Security
CTA Gets a Stay: The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)was enacted to combat illicit activities like tax fraud and money laundering is again on hold. According to the CTA, most businesses were required to submit a Beneficial Ownership Information report to the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, known as FinCEN, with enforcement starting in January 2025, but due to legal challenges, the program is paused. Directly from the FinCEN website: In light of a recent federal court order, reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN and are not subject to liability if they fail to do so while the order remains in force. However, reporting companies may continue to voluntarily submit beneficial ownership information reports. Get the most up-to-date information here.
Source: FinCEN
Mercedes-Benz Teases a New Sprinter: In a very terse press release, the German automaker touted a re-engineered Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA). The industry’s most popular van (OK, we’re assuming that based on how many operators own them and manufacturers build them) has been tops among fleets for more than a decade, so we’re curious what they have up their sleeve. With nothing more than a shadowy silhouette picture to go by, we’ll have to wait until spring 2025 for more deets. What we do know is that it will be “modular and scalable” representing “Mercedes-Benz Vans' vision of a luxurious, elegant, and spacious limousine, offering an outlook of how the highest customer demands could be met.” Stay tuned?
Source: Mercedes-Benz Vans
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