Business phone system for limousine services in Michigan
56 limousine services operated in Michigan in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 56CBP 2023
- Employees
- 562mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 0.6U.S. 1.3
- State rank
- 16th of 49by count
How many limousine services operate in Michigan
Michigan had 56 limousine services in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns (NAICS 485320, Limousine Service). They employed 562 people in mid-March and reported $21.2 million in annual payroll. That is the 16th highest count among the 49 states and DC with published figures. Limousine services make up 0.02% of the 229,564 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Michigan has 0.6 limousine services, 56.4% below the national rate of 1.3. The average establishment has 10.0 employees against 6.7 nationally. Payroll per employee is $37,660, 3.2% below the U.S. figure of $38,900.
| Measure | Michigan | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 56 | 4,306 |
| Mid-March employees | 562 | 29,036 |
| Annual payroll | $21,165,000 | $1,129,492,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 10.0 | 6.7 |
| Payroll per employee | $37,660 | $38,900 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 0.6 | 1.3 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Limousine services by metro area in Michigan
Census published limousine service counts for 4 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Michigan. The largest is Detroit, MI, with 40 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 91% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 40 | 309 | 0.9 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| Lansing, MI | 3 | — | 0.6 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 3 | — | 0.8 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at limousine services in Michigan
71.7% of Michigan's limousine services with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 74.6% nationally. 86.8% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 38 | 71.7% | 74.6% |
| 5–9 employees | 8 | 15.1% | 9.9% |
| 10–19 employees | 3 | 5.7% | 7.6% |
| 20–49 employees | 4 | 7.5% | 5.5% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What limousine services in Michigan use the phone for
Limousine and car services are booked for weddings, events and airport transfers, often weeks ahead. Professional phone handling is part of the product.
Calls a limousine service in Michigan might handle in a typical week include:
- The company calls a client to confirm details.
- A client calls to change a pickup time.
- A corporate assistant calls to book airport transfers.
What limousine services text about
Services text chauffeur details and pickup confirmations.
Texting from a local number in Michigan requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs a limousine service in Michigan
Limousine services in Michigan average 10.0 employees, so the comparison uses a 10-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $249.50 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $300.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $199.00 a month for 10 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,212 less than RingCentral for a limousine service in Michigan of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $199.00 | $2,388.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $190.00 | $2,280.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $230.00 | $2,760.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $249.50 | $2,994.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $300.00 | $3,600.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Michigan
Michigan has 13 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a limousine service can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 248 | 784 | Eastern | 1997 | 947 |
| 313 | 769 | Eastern | 1947 | 679 |
| 989 | 724 | Eastern | 2001 | none |
| 734 | 701 | Eastern | 1997 | 679 |
| 517 | 616 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
| 231 | 572 | Eastern | 1999 | none |
| 586 | 546 | Eastern | 2001 | none |
| 269 | 545 | Eastern | 2002 | none |
| 616 | 545 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
| 810 | 509 | Eastern | 1993 | none |
| 906 | 360 | Eastern and Central | 1961 | none |
| 947 | 211 | Eastern | 2002 | 248 |
| 679 | 0 | Eastern | 2025 | 313 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for limousine services in Michigan
Callata is a business phone system priced at $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user. Callata Office includes up to 3 local business numbers, unlimited inbound calling, 1,500 pooled outbound US and Canada minutes per user each month, a browser softphone that can also ring your cell, voicemail with transcription, call recording with AI summaries, business-hours routing and E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Michigan is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many limousine services are in Michigan?
56 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 562 people in mid-March.
Which Michigan metro area has the most limousine services?
Detroit, MI, with 40 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 10-person limousine service?
$300.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $249.50 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $199.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Michigan number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.