Cancellation & Refund Policy

Understanding our cancellation terms and refund procedures for your peace of mind.

Last updated: September 8, 2025

Overview

This Cancellation & Refund Policy outlines the terms and conditions for canceling reservations and requesting refunds for NYC Limo Service transportation services. We understand that plans can change, and we strive to provide fair and flexible cancellation options while maintaining operational efficiency.

⏰ Time is calculated based on Eastern Time (ET) and refers to your scheduled pickup time.

1. Standard Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Timeline & Charges

✅ FREE Cancellation

More than 24 hours before pickup:

  • 100% refund of all charges
  • No cancellation fees applied
  • Full credit returned to original payment method

⚠️ PARTIAL Refund

12-24 hours before pickup:

  • 75% refund of total charges
  • 25% cancellation fee applied
  • Refund processed within 5-7 business days

⚠️ LIMITED Refund

4-12 hours before pickup:

  • 50% refund of total charges
  • 50% cancellation fee applied
  • Refund processed within 5-7 business days

❌ NO Refund

Less than 4 hours before pickup or No-Show:

  • 0% refund - Full charges apply
  • 100% cancellation fee
  • No credit or refund issued

Important Notes:

  • Cancellation time is calculated from your scheduled pickup time
  • All cancellations must be made via phone or email with confirmation
  • Refunds are processed to the original payment method
  • Processing time may vary by financial institution

2. Special Event Cancellation Policy

Special events including weddings, proms, corporate events, and holiday transportation have different cancellation terms due to high demand and advance planning requirements.

✅ FREE Cancellation

More than 7 days before event:

  • 100% refund of all charges
  • No cancellation fees

⚠️ PARTIAL Refund

3-7 days before event:

  • 50% refund of total charges
  • 50% cancellation fee applied

❌ NO Refund

Less than 72 hours before event:

  • 0% refund - Full charges apply
  • 100% cancellation fee

🎉 Special events require deposits and have stricter cancellation terms due to limited availability and advance preparation requirements.

3. Airport Transfer Cancellation Policy

Standard Airport Transfers

Airport transfers follow the standard cancellation policy with the following additions:

  • Flight Delays: No charges for delays beyond passenger control (with proof)
  • Flight Cancellations: Full refund when flight is cancelled by airline
  • Early/Late Flights: 2+ hour flight time changes require 4+ hour notice
  • Weather Cancellations: Full refund for weather-related flight cancellations

International Flight Considerations

  • Immigration delays are not considered passenger fault
  • Customs delays beyond 2 hours may qualify for partial refund
  • Documentation issues are passenger responsibility

✈️ Flight Monitoring Service

We monitor flights and adjust pickup times automatically. If your flight is significantly delayed or cancelled, we'll contact you to reschedule or provide a full refund.

4. Corporate Account Cancellation Policy

Corporate accounts with established credit terms may have modified cancellation policies based on their service agreement. Standard terms include:

Standard Corporate Terms

  • 2+ hours notice: No cancellation fees
  • 1-2 hours notice: 25% cancellation fee
  • Less than 1 hour: 50% cancellation fee
  • No-show: 100% charges apply

Volume Discounts

High-volume corporate accounts may negotiate custom cancellation terms. Contact our corporate sales team for customized service agreements.

🏢 Corporate Benefits

Corporate accounts receive priority rebooking, dedicated customer service, and flexible payment terms with approved credit.

5. Modifications vs. Cancellations

Service Modifications

Changes to existing reservations are preferred over cancellations and may avoid cancellation fees:

  • Date/Time Changes: Subject to availability, may incur modification fee
  • Pickup/Destination Changes: Price adjustment may apply
  • Vehicle Upgrades: Price difference charged, no cancellation fee
  • Vehicle Downgrades: Credit applied to future service or refund
  • Passenger Count Changes: Vehicle capacity permitting, no fee

When Modification Becomes Cancellation

The following changes are considered cancellations:

  • Date changes more than 30 days from original booking
  • Route changes that double the original distance
  • Service type changes (e.g., hourly to point-to-point)
  • Changes that require different vehicle licensing

💡 Pro Tip

Contact us as soon as your plans change. We'll work with you to modify your reservation rather than cancel, potentially saving you cancellation fees.

6. Refund Process & Timeline

How to Request a Refund

  1. Contact our customer service team immediately
  2. Provide your booking confirmation number
  3. Specify reason for cancellation/refund request
  4. Receive cancellation confirmation via email
  5. Refund processed according to applicable timeline

Refund Timeline

  • Credit Cards: 3-5 business days
  • Debit Cards: 5-7 business days
  • Corporate Accounts: Next billing cycle credit
  • Cash Payments: Check issued within 10 business days

Refund Method

Refunds are processed to the original payment method used for booking. We cannot process refunds to different cards or accounts for security reasons.

💳 Payment Processing

Refund processing times depend on your financial institution. The refund amount and timeline will be confirmed in your cancellation confirmation email.

7. Force Majeure & Exceptional Circumstances

Circumstances Beyond Control

Full refunds are provided for cancellations due to:

  • Severe Weather: Dangerous driving conditions, airport closures
  • Natural Disasters: Earthquakes, floods, hurricanes
  • Government Orders: Travel restrictions, emergency declarations
  • Public Health Emergencies: Pandemic restrictions, quarantine orders
  • Transportation Strikes: Airport, transit, or infrastructure strikes
  • Vehicle Mechanical Issues: When no substitute vehicle available

Medical Emergencies

Medical emergencies affecting the passenger or immediate family members may qualify for full refund with appropriate documentation:

  • Hospital admission or emergency treatment
  • Doctor's note for serious illness
  • Death certificate for family emergencies

🚨 Emergency Situations

In emergency situations, contact us immediately. We prioritize passenger safety and will work with you to reschedule or provide full refunds as appropriate.

8. Dispute Resolution

Cancellation Disputes

If you disagree with our cancellation fee assessment:

  1. Contact our customer service supervisor
  2. Provide detailed explanation and any supporting documentation
  3. We'll review your case within 48 hours
  4. Written response provided with final decision
  5. Escalation to management available if needed

Chargeback Protection

We maintain detailed records of all bookings and cancellations. Frivolous chargebacks may result in account suspension and legal action for recovery of fees and costs.

9. Policy Updates

This cancellation policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in business practices, regulations, or market conditions. Updates will be posted on our website with the revision date.

Existing bookings are subject to the cancellation policy in effect at the time of booking, not policy changes made afterward.

10. Contact Information

For cancellations, modifications, or questions about this policy:

Customer Service

24/7 Cancellation Hotline: (555) 123-LIMO

Email: cancellations@nyclimo.com

Text: (555) 123-5466

Online: Customer portal at nyclimo.com

✅ Best Practices

  • • Cancel as early as possible
  • • Keep confirmation emails
  • • Call for urgent cancellations
  • • Ask about modifications first

📞 Quick Tips

  • • Have booking number ready
  • • Note cancellation time
  • • Request email confirmation
  • • Save cancellation reference

🤝 We value your business and understand that plans change. Our goal is to provide fair and transparent cancellation terms while maintaining the highest service standards.