Originally Posted by Travel Addict (Post 1226343)

We used The Villages Shuttle 5 times round trip from Feb-April. We had a number of problems. True they are a new service, but their scheduling is not on time. I would suggest "The Village Airport Van". We will be switching back to using them in the future. We tried the new service due to their introductory rate but it wasn't worth the discount.

Originally Posted by skyking (Post 1236900)

I stopped using The Village Airport Van after trying to open the sliding door for a customer while the driver put away the luggage. The latch was disconnected. I told the driver and he said " I know. We don't want passengers opening the door." I asked what happens if the van turns over in an accident or catches on fire. He said "I don't know. I just drive the van."

I am happy to see a new alternative for door to door service.

Originally Posted by NJblue (Post 1241328)

According to the web site, they operate for flights between 7 AM and 10 PM. My question is, does anyone have experience with incoming flights that are delayed outside these hours? For example, we came back yesterday on a flight that was supposed to arrive at 9:45, but was delayed and did not arrive until 12:45. What happens then? Having experienced flights that have been delayed even longer than this and ultimately arrived after 10 PM I would need assurances that someone would be there when I arrived.

Originally Posted by sgiamp1 (Post 1221697)

I used this shuttle in March to travel to OIA. It was a very pleasant trip especially since my driver was Patty. I happened to be the only one that day although she was bringing someone back to TV. I asked her about "seeing central FL" also as I had the same experience with another company and she said that would not happen as they would not go far from TV like others. It was a good experience and I would them again!

Originally Posted by daca55 (Post 1227190)

The Village Van shuttle started off that way that is only providing service to the Villages but because at times the vans were near empty they opened it up to outside the Villages. In March I got a free tour of central FL because we went to Leesburg and the passenger couldn't remember which trailer park she lived in. All this while 8 other Village passengers waited to get dropped off. The driver seemed to only care about her getting dropped off and to hell with the rest of us. I will never use them again. If it is a Village Van then that's what it should be.
I hope people post about this new Signature van company and let us know their experience. If it is the same price and goes only to the Villages they will be successful.

Originally Posted by Midorisour (Post 1247347)

There is too much confusion between all the airport transportation companies. What I have come to realize it that The Villages Transportation are the white Shuttles and motorcoaches with the dark green letters that say The Villages so I would assume this is the local company.

Personally I get worried and a little anxious about companies outside TV so for me it's not always about the price but the security.

Originally Posted by mixsonci (Post 1247729)

I have used Signature Coach twice now and they are great. They are a fairly new company. New vans, friendly drivers and not too many other passengers. They have a $30 special right now for Orlando, but don't know how long that will last. Regular price is $37. Highly recommend.

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow (Post 1270360)

Does Signature Coach have a website? I couldn't find much on them as far as information, schedules, rates, and contact information? I would like to try them after the last couple of trips with the Village Airport Van turned out to be not good experiences.