Passenger rights and service provider responsibilities

In recent years, there’s been growing public concern about ground transportation safety, especially in light of safety-related news stories related to the new breed of ride-sharing services such as Lyft and Uber that rely on smartphone ride-hailing apps. Many riders have been wondering: What are my rights as a passenger? And what exactly should I expect from my driver and from ground transportation companies? A recent online survey found that 91% of U.S. adults over the age of 17 believed there should be mandatory rules and regulations for ride-hailing drivers. Read More

As a Connecticut limousine service that’s been in business for almost 40 years, Teddy’s has seen more than a few bachelorette parties. We know what makes a great bachelorette party as well as what to avoid.

Rule number one is, of course, to have a good time. The bachelorette party should be a time to let loose before wedding-day stress sets in. But a great bachelorette party requires planning, and there are many factors to consider.

Here’s our view from the front seat.

Consider the Bride

While there’s often something to be said for surprising the guest of honor, try to consider her personality. Is she up for anything or is she more on the quiet side? Try to let her preferences guide you. You might ask her how much she’d like to be involved in the planning process. Another option is to ask her for a list of venues or activities that you can choose from. Read More

We Have a Wine Trail?

Did you know that Connecticut has an official wine trail?

To be honest, it doesn’t look much like a trail, since the wineries are scattered all around the state. But the Connecticut Wine Trail includes 25 wineries, from Jones Winery in Shelton all the way to Taylor Brooke Winery in Woodstock. If you’re interested in visiting more than one winery in a single trip, there are clusters of wineries near Torrington in northwestern Connecticut and in southeast Connecticut, near New London. With all these a wineries to choose from, it’s easy to spend a day or more celebrating wine — and frequently fine dining, art and music — across the Constitution State. Read More

It wasn’t that long ago that New Haven was named the top foodie city in the United States. But all across Connecticut, there are plenty of opportunities to discover new flavors, textures and cooking techniques, along with healthy food choices. Connecticut also has a wide variety of summer food festivals that celebrate everything from oysters to rhubarb. When you can combine Connecticut’s foodie culture with a summer festival, it’s a match made in heaven.

Connecticut Food Festivals by Private Car

Whether you’re going to down-home strawberry festival or pig roast at one of Connecticut’s many wineries, a historic waterfront food festival or an exclusive culinary event, a Connecticut food festival trip can be made even more enjoyable if you hire a private car. Not only will you start your trip in style, you’ll end the day by savoring the experience rather than navigating traffic or looking for your exit. Read More

Concur-Outlook Beta Version Expected This Summer

A lot of our corporate clients use the Concur travel and expense management tool for business flights, hotels and car service. And ever since Concur was bought in 2014 by the multinational software giant SAP, there have been rumblings about expected technology improvements.

On May 18th Concur and Microsoft announced a significant improvement – one that could affect all of the Concur business users who use Microsoft Outlook as part of Microsoft’s cloud-based Office 365 product. Soon, clients who use both Concur and Office 365 Outlook will be able to book travel and organize their expense receipts within Outlook. Users will be able to simply opt into the service. No formal release date was given, but a beta version release is expected this summer.

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