Terms and Conditions

Unless otherwise agreed to in advance and in writing, the following Terms & Conditions apply.  Total charges incurred are billed to the client’s credit card unless invoice arrangements have been made and approved in advance or there is an existing corporate billing account.  Jazz Limousine accepts VISA, MasterCard and American Express and Discover credit cards.  Credit card authorization forms may be required prior to confirmation of services. Checks also may be accepted subject to prior approval. Checks may be required to be received in advance in order to clear prior to date(s) services are rendered.  Cash payments may also need to be paid in advance, but most commonly due upon arrival at pick-up location. Chauffeurs do not always carry change. New and one-time clients may be required to present their credit card and ID for security purposes. Additional verification may also be necessary.

Jazz Limousine provides a flat rate for most domestic commercial airport pickups and drop-offs to and from JFK, LGA and EWR airports and other urban and suburban areas across New York.  The commercial airport transfer rate is based upon a pick-up and drop-off without any associated delay or waiting time exceeding fifteen (15) minutes. Your vehicle is dispatched according to your flight’s estimated time of arrival as provided to Jazz Limo by FAA data and/or each respective airline’s automated system (Jazz Limo is not responsible for delays caused by the airline’s automated system software or otherwise). Billing shall revert to the prevailing hourly rate in the event the client is delayed, or the waiting time is exceeded, beyond the allotted fifteen (15) minutes.  Rates and terms may be different for private FBO’s, (private jet terminal) and service involving international arrivals.

Jazz Limo may provide point-to-point transfer rates for local pickups and drop offs within the immediate Long Island/NYC service area.  Wait time beyond the fifteen (15) minute “grace” period as well as for extra stops or indirect routing are charged additional, or charges may revert to the prevailing hourly rate. Transfer rates are a function of time, distance and zone locations.  Off hour and holiday fees may apply.

Jazz Limo provides hourly rates for all other services based on a three to six (3-6) hour minimum for sedans, limos, and vans.  Hourly or “As Directed” services allow for multiple stops and wait time as directed by the client.  Vehicle will stay with the client or at their stop locations (as parking availability allows) for the entire rental time. Travel time may be charged on a “garage-to-garage” basis, and may be part of the respective hourly minimums, depending on the distance of our base location.

Jazz Limo understands that cancellations are sometimes necessary and unavoidable. Unless otherwise agreed to or provided in writing, the following applies:

For local service in the Long Island area, we generally accept cancellations on sedan & SUV airport transfers without a charge four (4) hours or more before the scheduled pick-up time. otherwise a cancellations fee may apply.

For regional service outside the immediate Long Island service area, the driving distance and special scheduling will dictate the cancellation fee.

Limos, Vans, buses, premium and specialty vehicles require no less than an eight (8) hour cancellation notice. Exact cancellation notice terms will be specified in your confirmation and/or other written agreements.

Motor coaches require no less than 2 week cancellation notice and up to 30 days notice.  Some events, contracts and seasons may require 30 days notice or more.

International cancellations require a minimum 48 hour notice may be noted in your confirmation.

Cancellation notices may vary due to local conditions (i.e. weather), event, vehicle type and market area.

Time changes made with less than the required notice above will still result in additional and possibly full or partial charges.  Example: At 1:30pm a requested change in pick up time from 2:00pm to 4:00pm will result in full charge for the 2:00pm trip and a new charge for the 4:00pm trip.

Special events and peak demand periods both locally and in other markets may dictate premium pricing, higher hourly minimums and in some cases multi-day minimums, as well as additional notice for changes and cancellations.  Non refundable prepayments may also be required.  Vehicles are generally in more limited supply for the higher demand and often times supplemental vehicles are required to accommodate this demand.

For Point-to-Point & Airport Service, a fee equal to the base fare, wait time, admin/licensing/STC and recommended chauffeur gratuity (gratuity amount at your discretion), will be charged when the client does not show at the pre-arranged pick-up location.

For Hourly Service, a fee equal to no less than 2 hours of service, admin/licensing/STC and recommended gratuity (gratuity amount at your discretion) will be charged when the client does not show at the pre-arranged pick-up location.  For many services, the minimum hourly charge for no-shows may be additional depending on event, date, vehicle type, etc.

Again, to avoid no show charges, please call us at 516-822-4200.  The dispatcher will immediately direct your chauffeur to you.

Generally we accept new reservations, changes and cancellations by e-mail (info@jazzimo.com,   Although we do operate 24/7, it is recommended that you verbally confirm any request sent during or after normal business hours and on major holidays. If your needs require attention in less than eight hours, please call our office at 516-822-4200.

You should always get an e-mail confirmation of a new or modified reservation, any changed reservation or cancelled reservation. If you do not receive such e-mail confirmation, please contact us right away.

It is customary to pay a tip to the chauffeur for services rendered.  As a convenience to our clients, a recommended 20% tip that is paid 100% to the chauffeur is added to your charges, unless your corporate agreement states differently. Chauffeur tip is always completely at your discretion and subject to your satisfaction with the chauffeur’s service.  You may increase, decrease or eliminate the tip entirely.  Please let us know if you choose to pay tip in a different manner. If you are approving an additional tip being added to the bill, please confirm promptly via e-mail or just give us a call to adjust billing.  Chauffeurs understand that all tips must be earned by providing outstanding service to our clients and their guests, and that the actual amount received is always up to the client.

Jazz Limo and its chauffeurs always prepare in advance to avoid unnecessary delays in their arrival time. However road, traffic, weather conditions and early flight arrivals are often times beyond the reasonable control of the company and the chauffeur, (ie: tail winds).  No refunds can be given as a result of late arrivals due to such conditions or other occurrences out of the reasonable control of the company or chauffeur.

Jazz Limo cannot not assume responsibility for the handling or maintenance of any baggage or other property, nor for any property left in the company’s vehicles.  We will do everything possible to secure and retrieve any belongings left in the vehicle.  Please always check thoroughly prior to leaving the vehicle for all your personal belongings.

Jazz Limo reserves the right to refuse to transport persons under the influence of or in possession of illegal drugs, as well as those excessively intoxicated, in the possession of illegal firearms or dangerous substances of any kind, or who are, or are likely to become objectionable to other persons or if the chauffeur feels threatened in any way.  Under no circumstances are minors allowed to consume or possess alcohol or illegal substances while in a company vehicle.  Client shall not interfere with the chauffeur in the discharge of his/her duty or tamper with any apparatus or appliance on the vehicle.  In such instances, services will be terminated immediately and no refunds will be offered.

If, during or after the transportation service, the company is required to expend an extended amount of time and material to clean the vehicle due to acts of the client or any passenger (i.e., spilling food & drinks, vomiting, prohibited smoking, excessive trash), the company, at its discretion, will charge client additional fees to cover such expense.  Damage to the vehicle in any way caused by actions of the client or any passenger will be charged in full to the client.  The minimum clean up fee is $250.  Charges for loss of use or revenue due to actions of the client or any passenger may also apply.

Smoking in all vehicles is strictly prohibited.  Smoking in the vehicle by the client or any passenger will result in an automatic minimum $250 charge.  Damage caused by smoking activity will also be charged to the client.

For airport and Amtrak arrivals, Jazz Limo offers a 30-minute grace period from the updated arrival time.  Thereafter, wait time will be charged at $15 for each additional 10 minute period.

For all other transfers, a 10-minute grace period will be granted, thereafter, wait time will be charged at $15 for each additional 10 minute period.

Wait time past 30 minutes will revert the trip to hourly minimum pricing.

Extra stops, including extra airline stops are charged a minimum $15 per “en-route” stop and include a maximum 10 minute wait period at the stop. Additional wait time is charged at the prevailing hourly rate in quarter hour increments. Stops that are “out of route” are a minimum $25 added to the base rate.  Multiple stops, depending on routing could result in ride reverting to an hourly charter.

A minimum 5% Administrative Fee (formerly known as Surface Transportation Charge (STC) for miscellaneous licensing, insurance and administrative expense calculated on the base fare, stop charges and wait time, will be added to your bill.

Other charges include reimbursement for tolls, bridges (in New York City), parking and airport, licensing and event fees,  and client requested incidentals and amenities.

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, meet & greet services are charged at $55 per hour with a 4 hour minimum.  The charge for an individual airport meet & greet is a $65 minimum.  Parking fees are additional.

(Charges vary in markets outside of NYC proper)
A $10- $20 surcharge added to the base fare on transfers and will be charged to your bill during the hours of 10:30pm and – 5:30am.  Extended flight delays may also result in additional wait time fees.  A $25 holiday fee will be added to the base fare on transfers occurring on the following holidays: Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve after 3:00pm, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve after 4:00pm and New Year’s Day.

Premium hourly rates and minimums may also apply on these holidays and during these off-hours times, as well as during other premium events and dates

On occasions that require overnight travel for chauffeurs, onsite coordinators or other client-dedicated staff, lodging and meals should be arranged and provided for by the client.  A per diem may be applied in addition to lodging expense.