A limousine with armor-plated doors and bulletproof windows might have saved the life of Denver Broncos player Darrent Williams.
But few, if any, Denver metro companies offer such protection because the demand doesn’t exist, said Adam Paul, president of the Limousine Association of Colorado.
The association represents more than two dozen members, including Arvada-based A Advantage Limousine.
A Advantage provided the stretch Hummer limousine in which Williams – a second- year Broncos defensive back – was riding when he was killed early New Year’s Day. Denver police continue to investigate the drive-by shooting.
Gene Cookenboo, president and owner of Denver-based Presidential Worldwide Transportation, said armored vehicles are sometimes used by corporate executives while traveling in potentially hostile places.
“I don’t think there’s ever been demand for that type of service in Denver,” said Cookenboo.
A Advantage declined to comment Wednesday.
A Advantage has a valid limo permit and does not have any complaints from customers or competitors on file with the Public Utilities Commission, said Terry Bote, a spokesman for the state-run agency that regulates limo and taxicab companies.
However, the Better Business Bureau revoked the company’s membership in October for not substantiating certain advertising claims about its services.
Staff writer Will Shanley can be reached at 303-954-1260 or wshanley@denverpost.com.
