Welcome to Limo News from RSTQ Transportation. Since 2007, RSTQ has provided chauffeured transportation across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. This page collects current updates from the chauffeured and limousine industry, plus information from the associations that represent operators nationally and in our region.
Industry Status
Here are recent, sourced developments shaping chauffeured ground transportation in 2025–2026:
Insurance costs remain a top industry concern. The National Limousine Association highlighted a University Transportation Research Center report finding that 87% of limousine operators surveyed saw insurance premium increases over three years—even as nearly half reported no claims in that period.
NLA urges stronger passenger-safety standards. Following national attention on ride-hailing safety reports, the NLA called for consistent, enforceable safety rules across ground transportation platforms, including uniform background checks and mandatory incident reporting.
CD/NLA Vegas Show drew a global crowd. The Chauffeur Driven / NLA show in Las Vegas welcomed more than 2,000 attendees from 40 countries, with sessions on strategy, technology, insurance, and operations.
NLA Day on the Hill focused on insurance, safety, and tax policy. More than 70 members met with congressional offices in Washington, DC. Priorities included affordable insurance and staged-accident fraud, passenger safety standards, No Tax on Tips guidance, and Section 179 vehicle deductions.
Costs, competition, and technology are reshaping luxury ground transport. NLA leadership described rising insurance bills (including increases with clean claims records), competition from unlicensed operators, and growing attention to AI and autonomous-vehicle developments—while corporate travel remains the core of much industry demand.
2026 CD/NLA Fall Show comes to the Washington, DC area. The fall show is scheduled at the Gaylord National (National Harbor), bringing education and networking close to RSTQ’s home market.
National Limousine Association (NLA)
The National Limousine Association is a non-profit trade association representing chauffeured / private-driver transportation operators, suppliers, manufacturers, and regional associations. Per NLA, it has more than 1,400 members across 49 countries and works on advocacy, education, and professional standards for the industry.
- Mission (paraphrased from NLA): promote and protect international, national, and regional interests of chauffeured transportation.
- Upcoming: 2026 CD/NLA Fall Show, Oct 25–27, 2026, Washington, DC (Gaylord National); NLA Board of Directors election Nov 16–18, 2026.
- Recent advocacy: insurance reform, passenger-safety standards, and Capitol Hill engagement (see Industry Status above).
Maryland Livery Association (MLA)
The Maryland Livery Association (formerly Maryland Limousine Association; still known as MLA) serves chauffeured transportation providers in Maryland. Per its site, MLA works on legislation affecting Maryland operators, educational and bulk-buying programs, and peer support among member companies. MLA states it is a proud member of the National Limousine Association.
Quentin (Q) Bassey elected Treasurer of the Maryland Livery Association for 2026–2028. Quentin Bassey, CEO of RSTQ Transportation, was elected Treasurer of the Maryland Livery Association for the 2026–2028 term. The association’s message: “Stronger Together. Moving Our Industry Forward.”
Celebrate with MLA at the MLA Holiday Party on December 8, 2026, 7:00 PM–11:00 PM, at Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, 6526 Holabird Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224. RSVP: Admin@MarylandLiveryAssociation.org.
- Upcoming MLA meetings / events (from MLA site, as of research date): MLA Election — Oct 13, 2026 (Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, Baltimore); CDNLA Fall Show — Oct 25–28, 2026 (Gaylord National Harbor); MLA Holiday Party — Dec 8, 2026.
- Newsletters: MLA publishes member newsletters through 2026 (January–September listed on the association site).
Visit the official Maryland Livery Association website → marylandliveryassociation.org
Last updated: Oct 31, 2026