As Canada’s financial and business centre as well as a North American cultural capital, Toronto welcomes millions of visitors every year. Many visitors stay at one of the city’s multitude of fine hotels, and a select group of those overnighting in Toronto find accommodation at one of the city’s premiere luxury hotels. Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services frequently operates out …
Company Announcement: Fuel Surcharge Changes to 0%
As of Wednesday, January 14th, 2015, Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services will not be charging a fuel surcharge on any orders taking place in the Toronto area utilizing our fleet vehicles. Our previous fuel surcharge was 5%, the downward adjustment has been made to reflect lower fuel prices, as per the rate table below. Average Canadian Retail Fuel Price Per Litre :: Fuel Surcharge $0.90 – $1.05 …
A Few Instructive Words on Currency Exchange
As our name implies, Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services offers our clients the option of reserving limousine services around the world, in dozens of countries and hundreds of major cities. It is important for our clients to understand, however, that bookings outside of Canada can vary in pricing due to exchange rates at the time of billing. A few words …
Toronto Theatres: More Performing Arts Halls
Toronto is one of the world’s premiere centres for live theatre and performance. From big-budget Broadway musicals to independent plays to classical music, opera, and ballet, Toronto has much to offer the theatre-goer. Global Alliance is your preferred chauffeured transportation service for any of Toronto’s exciting theatrical extravaganzas, so allow us to take you to and from the show in …
Explaining Global Alliance’s Fuel Surcharge
Frequent clients of Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services will have noticed a periodic fluctuation in the percentage of fuel surcharge on their confirmations and receipts for transfer services with the company in Toronto. Since several clients have enquired about this cost, we thought it best to lay out the rationale behind the fuel surcharge in an open forum such as …
Toronto Theatres: Performing Arts Halls
Toronto is one of the world’s premiere centres for live theatre and performance. From big-budget Broadway musicals to independent plays to classical music, opera, and ballet, Toronto has much to offer the theatre-goer. Global Alliance is your preferred chauffeured transportation service for any of Toronto’s exciting theatrical extravaganzas, so allow us to take you to and from the show in …
Toronto Island Airport: Options for Drop Offs
The Toronto Island Airport, also referred to as Billy Bishop Airport, Toronto City Centre Airport, or by its airport code YTZ, has become an increasingly popular option for regional travelers moving in and out of Toronto. Its central location on Toronto’s Harbourfront area at the base of Bathurst Street allows for easy access to the downtown core, making the airport …
Company Announcement: Fuel Surcharge Changes to 5%
As of Monday, December 15th, 2014, Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services will add a 5% fuel surcharge to all orders taking place in the Toronto area utilizing our fleet vehicles. Our previous fuel surcharge was 7%, the downward adjustment has been made to reflect lower fuel prices. Should a further adjustment be made in the future, it will likewise be announced in …
Holiday Events in Toronto – 2014
With 2014’s holiday season now in full swing, here are a few highlights events of the next week or two in Toronto.
Toronto Downtown Core Pickups: Waiting on Side Streets and Traffic Enforcement
Much of Global Alliance Worldwide Chauffeured Services’ daily business is linked to business roadshows, a series of scheduled meetings at mostly downtown office locations for out-of-town clients on one- or two-day visits to Toronto. Our knowledgeable chauffeurs navigate the Financial District on a regular basis, and, with support from our experienced dispatchers, are well-prepared for any road closures, accessibility concerns, …