Roy Blunt: “Traveling by limousine is increasingly popular among business travelers who appreciate the security and predictability…”

“Traveling by limousine is increasingly popular among business travelers who appreciate the security and predictability that come with pre-arranged limousine and sedan service. Women are increasingly turning to these services because they provide a measure of safety and security that is not always found by hailing a cab in a strange city. A substantial portion of their service occurs interstate. Limousine and other prearranged ground transportation service providers are frequently assessed registration and licensing fees by these other states. Enforcement of these requirements, including vehicle impoundment and heavy fines, has caused tremendous hardship to drivers and owners of these businesses, many of which are small, single vehicle operations, over 80 percent, are 1- to 3-car operators grossing less than $500,000 a year. H.R. 2546 rectifies this burden. It prohibits states other than a home licensing state from enacting or enforcing a law requiring a fee or some other payment requirements on vehicles that provide prearranged ground transportation service.”