Term Definition
60 inch Typically a six passenger limousine that has been stretched 60 inches from the original factory version of the vehicle.
70 inch Typically a six passenger limousine that has been stretched 70 inches from the original factory version of the vehicle.
100 inch Typically a eight passenger limousine that has been stretched 100 inches from the original factory version of the vehicle.
120 inch Typically a ten passenger limousine that has been stretched 120 inches from the original factory version of the vehicle.
140 inch Typically a twelve passenger limousine that has been stretched 140 inches from the original factory version of the vehicle.
180 inch Typically a eighteen passenger SUV limousine that has been stretched 180 inches from the original factory version of the vehicle.
200 inch Typically a twenty passenger SUV limousine that has been stretched 200 inches from the original factory version of the vehicle.
220 inch Typically a twenty four passenger SUV limousine that has been stretched 220 inches from the original factory version of the vehicle.
240 inch Typically a fourteen passenger limousine that has been stretched 240 inches from the original factory version of the vehicle.
6 pack A six passenger limousine.
8 pack A eight passenger limousine.
10 pack A ten passenger limousine.
A to B A one way trip that starts at point A and ends at point B.
Charter An hourly based transportation arrangement between a client and limousine company.
Client The party who signs the contract and pays for the service with a limousine company.
Coach A full size passenger bus usually between 47 and 57 passengers.
Coach Builder A company engaged in modifying or streching vehicles for the limousine and bus industry.
Deadhead Distance to or from the garage without passengers onboard.
DOT Department of Transportation; the chief agency in the United States for transportation oversight and management.
Drop Time The actual time when service was discontinued and the last passenger exited the vehicle.
Farm Job A job that is given to or from another limousine or bus company.
Farm-In A job that is recieved from another limousine or bus company.
Farm-Out A job that is given to another limousine or bus company.
FMCSA Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Fuel Surcharge A job that is given to or from another limousine or bus company.
Greeter A person with a sign who greets passengers upon their arrival.
Holiday Surcharge An additional charge passed on to the client for transportation services on days suh as Thanksgiving,Christmas or New Year’s Eve.
Manufacturer A company engaged in building vehicles and chassis used as a base in the limousine and bus industry. Examples include General Motors,Ford,International and Mercedes.
Meet & Greet A service performed by a Greeter to meet and greet the arriving client.
Merchant Fees Credit card processing fees charged to a limousine or bus company.
No Show When a passenger does not to show up at the pickup location and the trip was never cancelled.
On Location The limousine or bus is at the pickup location now.
Operator The company or person who owns and operates a fleet of for hire vehicles.
PAX Refers to the number of passengers.
Pick-Up The pick up location or starting point of a trip.
Service Charge A additional charge passed on to the client in addition to the base rate.Fee used to fund car washers, reservationists and others involved in providing service.
Standby Time Time spent not actually driving waiting standing by for a client.
Transfer To transfer a passenger or group to or from an airport to a hotel or private residence.
Travel Time Charge An additional charge passed on to the client for time to or from the garage to a pick-up location when the vehicle must travel longer than usual distance before service begins or after service ends.