Showtime Transportation

What Showtime Transportation does

Showtime Transportation is a family-owned luxury ground transportation provider headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, operating under the corporate entity Ransom Ventures, Inc. The company runs a fleet of 11 or more vehicles spanning limousines, party buses, trolleys, SUVs, and specialty vehicles (including a Prevost Limo Bus), positioned as the most diverse fleet in the Kansas City metro. It is DOT-rated and fully insured, with the founder-owners James and Samantha Ransom leading the business.

The company serves event-driven consumer and corporate segments: weddings, proms, corporate events, holiday light tours, and other special occasions. Its go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer bookings via its website with an affiliate channel built on referral relationships with Kansas City-area wedding and event vendors, plus a reciprocal cross-referral arrangement with The Goat Limousine in St. Louis. Pricing follows an all-inclusive hourly model (rates ranging roughly $185 to $450+ per hour depending on vehicle) that bundles unlimited stops, fuel, and taxes into a single quote.

The operating model is a labor-intensive local service business reliant on reputation (a 4.9-star rating across 261 Google reviews), fleet utilization, and partner referrals. There is no external funding, no disclosed revenue, no published financial metrics, and no AI or proprietary technology stack in evidence; growth is organically funded and reinvested into fleet and product extensions such as seasonal holiday light tours.

Name

Showtime Transportation

Legal name

Ransom Ventures, Inc.

Website

https://limokc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Showtime Transportation is a family-owned luxury ground transportation provider in Kansas City, Missouri, operating a diverse 11+ vehicle fleet of limousines, party buses, trolleys, and SUVs for weddings, proms, corporate events, and special occasions via all-inclusive hourly rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Ground Transportation Services

NAICS

Limousine Service (48532), Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (48599), Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485), Charter Bus Industry (4855)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Party Transportation (Limo, Shuttle) Services (HSACACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

VIP, Executive & Roadshow Travel Services (THAKAMAK), VIP Transportation & Motorcade Services (HSACAMAG), Wedding & Social Event Charters (THAIAIAF), Event & Venue Shuttle Services (Sports/Concerts/Conventions) (TLAFAJAJ)

Keywords

• Luxury ground transportation
• Limousine rental services
• Wedding transportation
• Party bus rentals
• Prom transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hourly Vehicle Rentals: Primary revenue stream from hourly rental of luxury vehicles including limousines, party buses, trolleys, and SUVs. Rates vary by vehicle type with minimum hour requirements. Pricing is all-inclusive covering unlimited stops, fuel, and taxes. Peak dates (prom, holidays, championship events) command higher rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Showtime Transportation provides luxury ground transportation services in the Kansas City metropolitan area using a fleet of stretch limousines, luxury SUVs, classic trolleys, and party/shuttle buses. Services are sold on an hourly or flat-rate basis for weddings, proms, corporate events, holiday light tours, and other special occasions, with all-inclusive pricing that covers unlimited stops and fuel within the Kansas City Metro Area.

Product overview

Showtime Transportation operates as a family-owned luxury transportation service in Kansas City, offering an award-winning fleet of diverse vehicles for various occasions. The product portfolio consists of stretch limousines (Black Chrysler 300 Limo), luxury SUVs (Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum, White Escalade Limo), classic trolleys (Chance Trolley, Trolley 02, Trolley 03), and party/shuttle buses (Krystal Limo Bus, Krystal Executive Bus, Rockstar Limo Bus, Executive Coach, Prevost Limo Bus). These vehicles serve event-based transportation needs including weddings, proms, corporate events, holiday light tours, and general special occasion transportation. Services are offered on an all-inclusive pricing model covering unlimited stops and fuel within the Kansas City Metro Area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Transportation Services Full-service wedding day transportation including limousines, party buses, and classic trolleys with professional chauffeurs and formal attire for ceremonies, receptions, and bridal party photos.
• Prom Transportation Services Prom night transportation with trained chauffeurs providing safe, secure transportation. Includes complimentary soda and water with no underage drinking or smoking permitted.
• Holiday Light Tours Curated holiday light tour experiences covering downtown Kansas City, Lee's Summit area, and Kansas areas including Plaza Lights, Crown Center Christmas Tree, and Candy Cane Lane.
• Corporate Transportation Services Corporate ground transport services including airport transfers, staff shuttles, and corporate event transportation for businesses and organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9-star rating from 261 Google Reviews

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ashley Ice PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotography partner specializing in wedding photography with a Vogue-worthy film and photo style. Works with Showtime Transportation to provide photography services for wedding transportation events.
• A Day to Adore PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding photography studio known for fun, energetic approach and years of experience capturing wedding moments.
• Beau Vaughn PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPhotography service dedicated to capturing moments in photo-journalistic style with videography and photo booth options.
• Heartland PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding photography service with years of experience and artistic passion for capturing wedding day details.
• Berry Acres Event SpaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremier event space located 25 minutes east of Downtown Kansas City in Odessa, MO. Offers authentic rustic feel with amazing scenery for weddings.
• DeLeon Event Space and ChapelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent space nestled in Downtown KC Historic Hyde Park featuring a chapel, newly finished event space, outdoor garden, and his and hers setting rooms.
• Lake Shore PlazaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent space near beautiful Lake Lotawana offering unique atmosphere for gatherings with neutral decor accommodating rustic, modern, or elegant themes.
• Stoney Creek Hotel & VenueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel and venue with in-house wedding coordinator and stunning grounds, located near Showtime's service area.
• White Iron RidgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue located on the edge of Smithville, MO, a charming lake town accessible from downtown Kansas City and KCI airport. Features onsite guest suites and honeymoon tower.
• Hitched Planning and FloralminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal wedding planning and florist service that ensures all details are perfect for wedding day and creates beautiful floral arrangements.
• KC EngagedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal wedding planning resource for Kansas City with over 20 years of experience connecting engaged couples to wedding professionals through website, print magazine, annual wedding shows, and blog.
• The Goat LimousineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParty bus and limo transportation service in the St. Louis metro area. Distinguished transportation partner providing luxury experiences for corporate events, airport transfers, weddings, proms, and special occasions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• GroundLink: Digital ground transportation marketplace aggregating airport transfers, point-to-point, and hourly chauffeur services across US cities. Targets the same corporate and leisure travelers Showtime serves but via a self-serve booking flow rather than phone/quote.
• Blacklane: Global digital platform offering on-demand premium airport transfers and chauffeur services via app and web booking. Competes with Showtime for corporate and executive travel demand through a tech-enabled, app-first experience Showtime currently lacks.

Broad incumbents

• Boston Coach: National luxury chauffeured transportation brand serving corporate clients and high-end consumers with executive sedans, SUVs, and vans. Comparable premium positioning but operates as a broad multi-city incumbent rather than a single-metro specialist.
• Carey International: Global chauffeured ground transportation company operating a nationwide network of premium vehicles. Overlaps with Showtime in the corporate and executive travel segment but at significantly broader geographic and enterprise scale.

Direct peers

• Sterling Limousine & Transportation Services: Regional chauffeured transportation company offering limousines, sedans, and motor coaches for corporate travel, weddings, and group events. Similar mid-size, fleet-led operating model with comparable corporate and event customer mix.
• The Goat Limousine: St. Louis-based luxury limo and party bus operator offering weddings, corporate events, airport transfers, and special occasions. Listed as a channel partner of Showtime in the source data, with a directly comparable vehicle mix and service portfolio.
• Royal Coachman Worldwide: Established US chauffeured transportation provider serving corporate accounts, weddings, and special events with luxury sedans, SUVs, and motor coaches. Closely comparable business model of premium fleet, professional chauffeurs, and event-based bookings.
• Empire Limousine: Mid-Atlantic luxury chauffeured transportation provider serving corporate, wedding, and special-event clients with a multi-vehicle fleet. Comparable to Showtime in service scope (limos, buses, sedans) and event-driven GTM.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/showtimekc
• Facebookfacebook.com/showtimetransportationkc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/showtime-transportation
• Instagraminstagram.com/showtime_limokc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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