Good, who handles much of the applicant screening and some training for drivers, said smooth acceleration, braking and cornering are important. Jim Golob said airport service is the bulk of his Metro Limousine Service in Dearborn Heights, which comprises six vehicles and a roster of about 20 chauffeurs. We want drivers who can work when needed, on an on-call basis. Retirees are prime candidates. Their schedules are more flexible and they are more likely to be patient and tend to be more dependable than younger people, he said.
Service is an important aspect of the limousine business.
Rewards include unexpectedly generous tips from customers. Golob, a 27-year limo service veteran, said a good knowledge of Metro Detroit is important. The approximately 200 drivers at Metro Cars in Romulus are independent operators and paid on commission, plus tips. Metro drivers are responsible for keeping the company's luxury sedans gassed and washed. No smoking is permitted in the Cadillacs, Lincolns and Buick Park Avenues.