CHAUFFEUR

ASSOCIATIONS

Canadian Taxicab Association
455 Coventry Road
Ottawa, ON K1K 2C5
Canada
(613) 746-8740
Web site: http://www.cantaxi.ca/calgary_conference.htm
A trade association for the private passenger industry in Canada. Like its American counterpart, it lobbies on behalf of companies and drivers.

National Limousine Association
49 South Maple Avenue
Marlton, NJ 08053
(800) 652-7007
Web Site: http://www.limo.org
An industry organization to help provide current information to limousine owners and operators.

Taxi, Limousine, and Paratransit Association
3849 Farragut Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 946-5701
Web site: http://www.tlpa.org
A trade association for the private passenger industry, it has members from around the world, sharing tips and information and lobbying for laws that protect drivers and passengers.

BOOKS

Bromley, Michael L., and Tom Mazza. Stretching It: The Story of the Limousine. Washington, DC: Society of Automotive Engineers, 2002.

A technical look at the making of these vehicles, including the classy stretch variety.

Holly, Lou. How to Succeed in the Limousine Business. New York: All Charter Books, 2001.

A how-to guide for those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Nyborg, Randall. How to Start and Operate a Limousine Service. Oldenburg, Germany: University Publishing House, 1992.

Another how-to guide for those with an entrepreneurial spirit.

PERIODICALS

Limousine & Chauffeured Transportation
21061 South Western Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 533-2400
Web site: http://www.lctmag.com
A magazine and Web site specializing in the issues that affect drivers, passengers, and companies. Also has an e-mail newsletter.