Shamrock operates airport shuttles from Northern Colorado cities to Denver International Airport, and taxi and limousine service in Fort Collins, Loveland and Greeley.
While the economic benefit to Denver from hosting the Democratic National Convention remains to be seen, one group assured of a windfall are limousine companies. In fact, there’s already a supply shortage, according to Limousine Association of Colorado President Gene Cookenboo. 9News reports:
To get Denver’s Herdic license, drivers must pay a one-time $50 application fee or a $25 annual renewal fee, plus submit evidence they’ve paid a minimum of $48 per year for the city’s “head tax.”
New TLC regulations ban the use of distracting electronic devices by drivers, including hand-held mobile phones and in-ear Bluetooth devices.
Road Safety Minister Paul Clark said:
“Illegal bus, coach and limousine operators put the safety of their passengers and other road users at risk as well as creating unfair competition for law abiding businesses. Giving VOSA these new powers shows that we are determined to force these cowboy operators off the road.