Pilot and Co-pilot

[7d8]

Hi out there,
It has been a while since I posted a question.
Are there any companies out there that do night jobs and bring either a spouse or co-pilot to either open doors or help with the party?
As long as the other person is sitting in the front seat, does anyone see this as a problem?
Thanks

[Salicete]

The only time I take a second person is when we do pickups at Dulles, National or BWI.

Due to the fact that parking on-site for CMVs is at a premium, we just drop a runner at the baggage claim area to meet the passengers, while the driver waits parked off-site. Circling the airport while you wait increases the chances of an accident and burns lots of gas.

The runner calls the driver when the passengers get to the pick-up lane, which usually is 20 or 30 minutes after the flight lands.

I'm thinking that at most other times, unless there was a specific need, or unless a new driver was receiving the required training, two up front would look bush-league. I would never bring the wife in a “ride-along” type situation, as we are being paid to take of our passengers, not entertain our family members.

[Steve W.]

One driver should be able to handle everything that needs to be done, seems to be an extra expence no owner would be willing to take on.

Problems with it I can see:
Extra liability / workmans comp in the case of an accident
Distraction to the driver having a friend/spouce/fellow employe next to them gabbing. Already have enough distractions from the fools in the back!!

But if you want to bring along your main squeeze along for a long evening job just check with the boss, dress her up in a suit and cal her a trainee, just do not french kiss her in front of the clients!!

[Digger]

I agree that you have enough to pay attention to and shouldn't have a second person. I had people ask to ride along and fixed that problem... I removed the passenger seat and installed a large storage box instead. Now my drivers can't even sneak someone in.

[Limo Scene]

Having a ride-along is grounds for immediate termination in our policy manual. The only exception would be someone serving as a host/hostess on a limo-bus or in the event you have such a long trip that the chauffeur would run out of available hours to complete the trip.

For most states, that is not the case. In California, you can drive from one end of the state to the other in about 11 hours. In cases like these, the passenger should be advised why there is two drivers and it is for their own safety.

I can't think of any other reason when it would be acceptable.

[Dream Limo]

I can't agree with all these comment more. Its also our policy not to have a ride-along.

[Blue Diamond]

Unless you operate a bus with capasity of over 15 people, there isn't a reason for two people.

For larger groups, it would depend on the trip. Bachelor or Bachelorette, 21st. Birthday, ect. May be safer for two people. One to drive and the other to keep an eye on things and handle situations during the trip.

I wouldn't do it if your operating limo's only.