Emerald City Limos founder beside a black Cadillac Escalade with the Seattle skyline visible in the background

Our Story Established Seattle, 2010

Built on a Standard Seattle Deserved

Emerald City Limos was founded on a single conviction: that the Pacific Northwest's most demanding travellers deserved a chauffeur service that treated reliability, discretion, and transparency as non-negotiable minimums not premium add-ons.

  • Since 2010
  • Licensed & Insured
  • 24/7 Availability
  • SeaTac Specialists
  • 3 Counties Served

Why We Started

A decade behind the wheel — before the first booking.

Emerald City Limos was built from experience gained in one of the country’s most demanding chauffeur markets - Los Angeles. That background includes transportation for Coachella, film productions, NBA athletes, the Grammy Awards, and luxury hospitality clients including The Ritz-Carlton and The Beverly Hills Hotel.

After returning to Seattle, the vision behind Emerald City Limos was simple: bring a higher standard of professionalism, reliability, and detail-driven service to the Pacific Northwest. In private transportation, reputation is earned one ride at a time, which is why every booking is handled with consistency and care.

Inspired by Seattle’s evergreen landscapes, Emerald City Limos reflects both the city and the standard we represent trusted chauffeured transportation, professional service, and a seamless ride experience clients can rely on.

"If I wouldn't feel confident putting my own mother in that car, it doesn't leave the garage."

— Ken Dabb, Lead Chauffeur
Emerald City Limos founder Ken Dabb beside a black Cadillac Escalade in downtown Seattle
12k+ Rides completed

What We Stand For

Three principles we don't negotiate on .

These aren't marketing claims. They're operational commitments baked into every booking, every chauffeur hire, and every vehicle we put on the road.

  1. Punctuality as a Promise

    We track every flight, monitor every route, and buffer every schedule. Your time is the one thing we can never give back so we protect it unconditionally.

  2. Discretion Above All

    Our chauffeurs understand that the best ride is one the client barely notices. No unsolicited conversation, no phone calls on speaker, no commentary on your journey.

  3. Transparent by Design

    Flat-rate pricing, published in advance, with no surge fees and no hidden tolls. What you quote is what you pay every time, without exception.

Our People

Ken Dabb, founder of Emerald City Limos, standing beside a black Cadillac Escalade in Seattle

Lead Chauffeur

Ken Dabb

The ECL chauffeur standard.

Every chauffeur at Emerald City Limos is an employee — not a contractor, not a platform driver. Before their first booking they complete our in-house onboarding, which covers:

  • Washington State For-Hire Endorsement
  • Clean DMV record reviewed annually
  • Comprehensive background check via third-party screener
  • Drug & alcohol screening pre-hire and on rotation
  • SeaTac terminal, cell-lot, and meet & greet protocol training
  • ECL vehicle presentation standards, interior and exterior
  • Executive hospitality and discretion briefing
  • Emergency and inclement weather response training

Credentials

Licenced, insured, and accountable.

Every credential is current, verified, and available for review on request.

  • Washington State For-Hire License

    WA Utilities & Transportation Commission

    All vehicles and operators are fully licenced under WA UTC regulations for commercial passenger transport.

  • Commercial Vehicle Insurance

    Verified Carrier

    Every vehicle carries commercial-grade liability coverage exceeding Washington State minimums for passenger-carrying vehicles.

  • Background-Verified Chauffeurs

    Third-Party Screening

    All drivers undergo comprehensive criminal background checks, DMV record reviews, and drug screening prior to their first assignment.

  • National Limousine Association

    NLA Member

    Active membership in the industry's foremost professional body for standards, ethics, and operator accountability.

Reserve Now

Experience the standard
for your self?

Book online in under 60 seconds — or speak to a chauffeur dispatcher 24 / 7.

  • Flat-rate — your quote is your final charge
  • Response within 60 minutes
  • Free cancellation up to 4 hours prior

No payment until you confirm · Corporate invoicing available