Stolen limo found at the bottom of a lake in Canada

September 1, 2011 By Trudi Johnson
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A 20-seater limousine bus costing $100,000 has been found at the bottom of a lake in Canada. Police believe the vehicle may have been driven off the cliff and into the water below deliberately.

The giant limo was stolen in the early hours of Sunday morning from Sun Valley Limousine. The vehicle was first spotted submerged in the water in the Okangan Lake shortly after 9:30am on Sunday morning.

The police searched the shoreline around the lake to search for signs of any victims who may have been travelling onboard the limo bus, but are yet to find any indications of passengers. A dive team has been scheduled to search the water where the limo was found to check for any passengers who may have been trapped onboard the vehicle.

However the authorities believe that the signs show the limo was driven off the cliff top, plummeting 100 feet into the lake below on purpose. There is no indication the limo rolled off the cliff as it appears it was driven off the road at a straight angle, as opposed to following the curve of the road.

Before coming to its watery end, the luxury 20-seater limousine bus was hired out for celebrations and events and was especially popular with party-goers attending school proms, hen and stag parties and birthday celebrations.

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Limo Broker launches online limousine hire pricing system

August 31, 2011 By Dez Rowley
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Limo Broker have launched an ambitious new online pricing system which will allow customers across the country the opportunity to obtain accurate quotes for their chosen limo hire trip in real time.

As a national limo hire broker, offering an online pricing facility in real time is no easy task as Limo Broker offers thousands of different limousines, chauffeur cars and party buses for hire in all parts of the UK so any combination of limo and location could arise, which means the systems has to be prepared for any eventuality.

For a single limo hire operator, offering an online pricing service is straight forward as they only cover a limited area and have a handful of limousines to manage, thereby reducing the potential journey options available.

The new Limo Broker service will take all of the hassle out of tracking down a competitive deal on chauffeur driven limo hire as customers can obtain a quote quickly and efficiently. The whole process takes minutes, just fill in the basic information for your desired limo hire trip, and a cost effective quote will be generated in seconds.

Not ones to rest on their laurels, Limo Broker have already set their sights on their latest project to offer their customers the very best deal on chauffeur driven limo hire. The leading limousine hire provider is currently in the process of developing discount voucher codes which will be redeemable against all limo hire booking made with the national operator.

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Drunk man wakes up in limo and drives it home

August 24, 2011 By Carl Wheeler
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A reveller in Nebraska who had been travelling on a 40ft limo bus as part of a group of friends is now facing criminal charges as its alleged he woke up in the limo and proceeded to drive the vehicle to his home last weekend.

30-year-old Steven Hunter was caught after his wallet was found onboard the limo after the giant party bus was found parked up a few streets from his home in the Mid West of America.

Police believe the man had passed out in the toilet area of the 40ft long limousine after having a few too many. At 3:30am the chauffeur parked the limo back at the limo hire company’s depot, leaving the keys inside the vehicle.

When the limo company boss arrived at the depot the following morning and found the $80,000 limo bus missing, he raised the alarm with the police.

It is thought that the party goer woke up inside the limo and discovered the keys, at which point he proceeded to drive the limo to his home. However when questioned by police, Steven Hunter denies this, saying he has no recollection of the incidents which lead to the limo being found abandoned in a street near to his house.

The man has since been charged with criminal mischief and unauthorised use of a vehicle.

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Buy limo hire at a fixed rate with brand new website limohire.co

April 5, 2011 By Carl Wheeler
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Finding a cheap deal on chauffeur driven limousine hire just got easier thanks to the launch of the brand new website limohire.co

With links to the UK’s largest limo hire provider, Limo Broker, the newly launched website offers customers the chance to book limousine hire trips for specific locations and events with a guaranteed fixed rate price. The fixed hire rates are continually monitored and updated so as to ensure excellent value for money for limohire.co customers.

Limohire.co offers a range of package deals with fixed low cost rates so you can locate a chauffeur driven limo hire deal to match your budget requirements quickly and easily. Take a look at the new state of the art website now where you’ll find discounted deals on Ferrari limo hire for school proms in Essex, classic Beauford wedding car hire prices for weddings in North Wales, pink H3 hummer limo hire for shopping trips to London, and Black H2 hummer limo hire for stag parties in Blackpool plus many, many more.

All of the packages are broken down into hourly rates so you can hire a limo for anything from 1 or 2 hours to 12 hours, 24 hours or a whole weekend. The prices are displayed in hourly intervals for your convenience so you can locate the right deal for your occasion with the minimum amount of fuss.

With limohire.co’s connection to the UK’s leading luxury transport provider, Limo Broker, the new site has access to an extensive range of limousines, state of the art sports cars, and elegant weddings and funky party buses so there’s something to suit every style, taste, budget and occasion amongst limohire.co’s range of services and available vehicles.

Check out the newly designed website right now and see for yourself how competitive the limo hire rates are, and how easy it is to pick up cheap luxury transport hire.

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Great deals on limo hire to Wembley for the FA Cup Semi Final

March 14, 2011 By Dez Rowley
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Limo Broker is offering exceptional deals on chauffeur driven limousine hire to Wembley on the weekend of 16th and 17th of April for the FA Cup Semi Final.

With Stoke, Bolton, Manchester City and Manchester United fans all due to flock to London to cheer on their teams on the weekend of the 16th and 17th of April, avoid public transport and travel in style to Wembley courtesy of Limo Broker’s luxury stretch limo hire deals.

Limo Broker boasts the largest fleet of luxury limos, party buses and chauffeur cars in the country so you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding the perfect vehicle to whisk you off to Wembley in April. Whether you’re looking for a sleek black Rolls Royce Phantom so you arrive at Wembley in the lap of luxury, or a giant hummer limo with onboard karaoke system and room onboard for 18 passengers, or a party bus with disco lights and dance floor, Limo Broker can provide you with car you want, at a price you’ll love.

As a national limo hire operator, Limo Broker is able to provide chauffeur driven limo hire services throughout the UK, so if you’re travelling from Manchester, Bolton, Stoke, Warrington, Liverpool, Birmingham, Hull, Leeds, Chester, Surrey, Berkshire, Brighton, or Norfolk, we can transport you there in style and luxury.

Get in touch with Limo Broker to request a free quote for chauffeur driven limo hire to Wembley for the FA Cup Semi Final in April. You’ll have to move quickly to get your hands on the best offers as Limo Broker has a limited number of cheap deals available for football fans heading to Wembley. Demand for limo hire is expected to be high, so get in touch now to ensure you make the most of these discounted limo hire deals.

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Over 400 pupils attend school prom fair in Stafford

January 18, 2011 By Carl Wheeler
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A school prom fair held in Stafford last week was deemed a roaring success after 400 youngsters from across the area turned out for the event which showcased the best prom suppliers in the Staffordshire region.

The school prom fair was held at Wolstanton High School and was organised by pupils mainly from Milehouse Lane School. 30 prefects and school students worked together with a handful of teachers to plan the prom fair event.

Prom suppliers from across Staffordshire and further afield turned out to showcase their services at the event. A Catwalk show featuring the latest prom dresses and formal menswear was one of the main attractions and proved very popular with the teens.

Limo hire for school proms is big business with many operators booking out many months in advance for peak prom dates. A party bus provider attended the prom fair last week to show off the converted bus which offers superb transport for prom goers.

The party bus owner said his vehicle is extremely sought after for school proms as it has a number of fantastic entertainment features including an onboard dance floor, which is perfect for a celebration such as a prom.

For a wide range of chauffeur driven limos for proms and state of the art party buses ideal for prom night transfers, check out Prom in Style, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of prom limo hire.

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Limo Hire to the biggest Christmas party in Milton Keynes

December 17, 2010 By Carl Wheeler
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Ensure you get into the festive spirit this year by hiring a chauffeur driven limo to take you to the biggest Christmas party in Milton Keynes.

Billed as the “most spectacular Christmas party in Milton Keynes” held at the National Bowl, Nostrovia, is expected to be a haven for office Christmas parties and groups of friends looking to enjoy a Christmassy get-together.

Limo Broker in Milton Keynes is delighted to offer low cost deals on their best vehicles during the run up to Christmas so you can enjoy a taste of luxury. Our chauffeur driven limousines are provided along with complementary bubbly so you can get into the festive spirit while you travel.

The Russian themed Christmas party at the Milton Keynes Bowl will feature a raft of exciting entertainment features including authentic Cossack dancers, stilt walkers, acrobats and trapeze artists, fire-eaters and poi twirlers so the event promises to be a feast for the senses.

A 4-course meal is also provided as part of the evening, plus there’s a cocktail and a vodka freeze bar where you’ll find refreshment. There’s also an undercover dodgem bumper car ride, plus a casino area with roulette and black jack tables so you’re guaranteed to be kept well entertained at the Nostrovia Christmas party.

For an unbeatable deal on limo or party bus hire to this top Milton Keynes Christmas event, get in touch with Limo Broker now. We have a stunning line up of limos to choose from including the Audi Q7, the unique Ferrari limo, and a selection of hummers which are all perfect for festive celebrations.

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Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson travels with Limo Broker

November 9, 2010 By Carl Wheeler
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Limo Broker was delighted to transport Britain’s Got Talent winner, George Sampson, this week for a chauffeur driven trip in a top of the range part bus to Alton Towers.

Limo Broker approved agent, Lady Jayne Limousines of Manchester, provided the transport for George Sampson and his family and friends to see the firework display at the Alton Towers theme park in Staffordshire.

17-year-old George shot to fame two years ago when he appeared on the ITV1 talent show, Britain’s Got Talent. The talented street dancer went on to win the entire series, and performed for the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance as part of his prize for winning the popular talent contest.

Since winning Britain’s Got Talent in 2008, the performer from Warrington’s career has gone from strength to strength securing high profile advertising deals with the likes of Natwest Bank, releasing a dance DVD and single, and even adding another string to his bow by taking on an acting role in the hit BBC1 series, Waterloo Road.

However, like most 17-year-old lads, George enjoys spending time with his family and friends and decided to treat them to a chauffeur driven trip to Alton Towers over the weekend. The down-to-earth star even chose to book the whole event himself instead of getting one of his “people” onto the case.

Lady Jayne Limousines sent their state of the art party bus complete with neon disco dance floor and high tech entertainment features to collect George Sampson and his party for their Alton Towers trip. According to feedback from the Manchester based limo hire operator, George and his group enjoyed their party bus experience very much and Lady Jayne say they look forward to transporting the Britain’s Got Talent star again.

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2 teenage revellers in Canadian party bus fall

June 11, 2010 By Dez Rowley
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Party buses are very popular with youngsters travelling to school proms

A celebration for a 17th birthday onboard a party bus ended disaster after two teenage girls fell out of the side of bus as it took a bend in the road.

The party bus was travelling in Langley, Canada last Friday evening when the incident took place. Police witnessed the teenagers tumble from the party bus while it was moving. The emergency services were called and one of the girls was taken to hospital having sustained head injuries. She was released later that night after receiving medical treatment. The other girl escaped from the accident unscathed.

Party buses are a very popular form of transport both in Canada and the UK for celebrating special occasions. One of reasons they are favoured by youngsters for birthday parties or school proms is that they offer room for more passengers than the average limousines, plus many party buses have onboard dance floors and karaoke machines which are an added attraction. Limo Broker offers party bus hire all over the UK, see this link for more details http://www.limobroker.co.uk/pages/limo-hire/limo-bus-hire/index.htm

Following the accident in Canada, the party was brought to an abrupt end after police boarded the party bus and questioned a number of witnesses including the chaperon and the driver. Witnesses reported that someone onboard the vehicle had pushed the emergency exit open as the party bus turned the corner.

The company which supplied the party bus says they are looking into the possibility of having an alarm installed which sounds if the emergency exit is opened to avoid a similar situation arising.

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Limo Hire Company boss loses licence appeal

May 14, 2010 By Carl Wheeler

Limousine company owner loses out at licence appeal hearing

A Lanarkshire-based limo hire company boss has lost her appeal to have her business licence reinstated.

1st Class Limos had its licence removed by the Transport Commissioner for Scotland after the firm was discovered to have been operating while in breach of a number regulations. An independent transport tribunal held recently sided with the Traffic Commissioner and upheld its previous ruling to strip the company of its licence.

The business ran into difficulties after it emerged that the owner had been operating for some years without a valid licence. The limousine hire firm was also found to have been providing alcohol packages for customers travelling in its vehicles without a valid liquor licence.

However the owner of 1st Class Limos, Lisa Raffety, argues that she has been made a “scapegoat” following new regulations which were introduced which made it difficult for limo bosses to operate within the rules. Ms Raffety added that until recently, it was “impossible to meet the requirements of the licence because the necessary adjustments could not be made to the vehicles.”

The former limo boss upholds that she wasn’t doing anything different to many other party limo companies, adding that these firms are now starting up new businesses under different names “so that they can’t be judged on their trading history.” The decision to remove her license has had a bad affect on the businesswoman as she revealed that she’s had to sell a number of her limousines.

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