The information below chronicles The Transportation Alliance's activities from June 2015 to present. If you'd like to know more, click here for news going all the way back to 2003!
In an historic move, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added the for-hire transportation industry to its list of "essential critical infrastructure workers," a vital designation for fleet operators amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Transportation Alliance (TTA) is urging companies in the for-hire transportation industry to send a letter to their respective governors asking that their companies be designated “essential businesses” to help during the COVID-19 crisis. The Transportation Alliance (TTA) has joined six other major passenger ground transportation trade associations in signing an unprecedented industry letter to President Trump and Congressional leaders asking for $12 billion to save this essential national infrastructure. After careful consideration and a review of the latest information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, The Transportation Alliance has decided to cancel its Spring Conference & Expo, which was scheduled for March 18-20 in Boston, Massachusetts. The preliminary agenda for The Transportation Alliance’s 2020 Spring Conference & Expo has been announced, with two days packed with business expansion opportunities in the NEMT and contracting space for fleet operators. The conference will take place March 18-20 at the Westin Copley in Boston. Registration is now open for The Transportation Alliance's 2020 Spring Conference & Expo, to be held March 18-20 at the Westin Copley in Boston, where the focus will be on the massively growing opportunities in non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) and other public and private sector contracting opportunities. In an action-packed three days in Las Vegas, The Transportation Alliance elected its newest president, bestowed top awards on fleet executives, and hosted educational sessions, fun networking events and an industry trade show at Mobilize 2019, the group’s annual convention and expo. Paul Miller, legislative counsel to The Transportation Alliance (formerly the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association) testified before the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Subcommittee on Highways & Transit yesterday, outlining passenger safety concerns about Transportation Network Companies (TNCs). The Transportation Alliance is pleased to announce that Dave Gauer, owner of VIP Taxi in Phoenix, Arizona, has been named Executive of the Year. The Transportation Alliance is pleased to announce an engineering team from New York University has won the association’s 2019 Microtransit Hackathon. The two biggest trade associations in the for-hire passenger transportation industry announced today that they are in earnest discussions to merge in 2020. The National Limousine Association (NLA) and The Transportation Alliance (formerly known as the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association) have been in exploratory merger talks for several months to outline the operating framework of the combined organizations. Comedian and author of nine business books, Ross Shafer, will deliver a keynote speech at Mobilize 2019, the annual convention and expo of The Transportation Alliance to be held October 16-19 at Bally’s in Las Vegas. In an industry first, the Transportation Alliance has partnered with the International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) to host the 2019 Microtransit Hackathon from September 13-18. The President and CEO of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA), Robbie Makinen, will deliver a keynote speech at Mobilize 2019, The Transportation Alliance's Annual Convention & Expo, being held this year October 16-19 at Bally's in Las Vegas. This year's recipient of The Transportation Alliance's Lifetime Achievement Award, Mark Joseph, will deliver a keynote speech at Mobilize 2019, The Transportation Alliance's annual convention & expo held October 16-19 at Bally's in Las Vegas. The Transportation Alliance, formerly the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA), has announced the best membership deal in its history, marking the completion of the 102-year-old trade group's rebranding. The Transportation Alliance (formerly known as the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association) wrapped up its annual legislative fly-in on June 5, with transportation executives from around the country holding more than 50 policy briefings with members of Congress in an effort to begin a national dialogue on critical issues facing the for-hire transportation industry. The Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association will now be named “The Transportation Alliance.” The name change is part of a strategic positioning and rebranding effort that has been underway for more than a year within the 101-year-old trade association. The name was unveiled and officially adopted at a meeting of the group’s membership during its Spring Conference & Expo in New Orleans today.
The preliminary agenda for the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association’s (TLPA’s) Spring Conference & Expo has been published, offering a jam-packed two days in New Orleans. Registration is now open for the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association's 2019 Spring Conference & Expo, to be held April 24-26 at the Hilton Riverside in New Orleans. The Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) is calling on Denver authorities to strengthen and enforce regulations that protect the rights to transportation services of passengers with disabilities. The Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) is pleased to announce it has named John Boit, a communications expert with a decade of experience working with the trade association and the for-hire fleet industry, as its new Executive Vice President. Kansas City transportation executive Terry O’Toole has been elected as the new president of the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA), a century-old trade group that represents the interests of for-hire fleet operators across the world. The Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual awards program recognizing the top fleet operators and drivers in the transportation industry. Views from Silicon Valley, lessons from Walt Disney, and one author’s inspiration from a taxi driver set stage for centennial TLPA gathering in Vegas Members from around U.S. meet with their representatives to advance group’s top legislative priorities With a new format, new technology and new speakers, TLPA hatches plans for its most important gathering of the century. In a schedule packed with industry updates, breakout sessions and the latest products showcased by vendors, the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association’s (TLPA) Spring Conference & Expo last week unveiled new customizable features for national marketing program, hosted numerous technology discussions, and offered helpful advice on improved operations. The 100-year-old Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) launched its new podcast series this month, offering a new and exciting way for providers of local passenger transportation for-hire to stay ahead of transportation news. The world's top professional for-hire transportation fleet operators and industry vendors will head to America's Great Plains this April, when Oklahoma City will host the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association's (TLPA) Spring Conference & Expo. Today, the District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida decided that Uber and Broward County cannot keep secret the number of trips by Uber drivers to the Fort Lauderdale Airport and the fees paid to the county. As the court said in its decision “the right to examine public records belongs to the public.” We agree. The public deserves to know the impact of ride-hails to the community, especially as it relates to congestion at the airport. A level-playing field is critical for the success of local taxi companies competing with TNCs, and today’s decision is a step in the right direction. The city of Denver hosted the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association’s 99th Annual Convention & Trade Show last month. With support from premier sponsor Autocab, the convention brought together decision-makers from fleets across the U.S. and around the world, all eager to learn about the industry’s latest innovations and best practices. Mike Pinckard, a transportation executive with a track record in growth and innovation, has today been named President of the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA), the world’s oldest and largest trade group of the for-hire transportation industry. The Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) will host its 99th Annual Convention & Trade Show from October 8-12 in Denver, Colorado, bringing together some of the world's top fleet owners and industry vendors to share best business practices and to celebrate the trade group's 100th anniversary.
About fifty transportation leaders from across North America gathered July 12-14 for the TLPA Mid-Year International Leadership Conference in Anchorage, Alaska, an event that was marked by a robust line-up of transportation operators, expert panelists and vendors pointing the way forward for the industry. The Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) today announced a new membership dues structure aimed at giving fleet operators and nonprofit trade associations greater choice and allowing for greater savings. The new structure also provides flat-fee memberships for industry suppliers and public sector entities.
Transportation fleet operators from around the country met with federal lawmakers June 13 in Washington, DC, bringing with them messages urging safety measures on federal contracts and fair business practices at America’s airports.
For-hire transportation fleet operators will head to Alaska from July 12 to 15 for the annual leadership conference hosted by the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA).
Several hundred enthusiastic attendees gathered April 25-27 for the TLPA’s Spring Conference & Expo in Palm Springs, California, an event that was marked by a robust line-up of transportation operators, experts, panelists and vendors pointing the way forward for the industry.
The Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) celebrates its 100 th anniversary this year, marking a century of representing the needs of for-hire transportation companies that serve business travelers, tourists, people with disabilities and the general public—a proud legacy of service that began with the iconic yellow taxicab during the first part of the 20th century. Members of two major organizations in the for-hire transportation industry will converge in April in the beautiful Sonoran desert in California for a combined conference. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a commitment from the largest association of for-hire transportation fleet operators to support enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace of affiliated drivers, transportation workers and the public. Bill Scalzi remembers fondly how, as a teenager, the head mechanic at his father’s taxi company in Meriden, Connecticut, taught him how to fix an engine. The Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) is pleased to announce the winners of its annual driver, operator and industry leader awards. The Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) applauds the federal government’s inclusion of taxicabs and liveries in the bill allowing federal workers to temporarily use their transit benefits on alternative forms of transportation while the Washington, DC Metrorail system undergoes extensive repairs. Owners of licensed for-hire transportation fleets gave more than $1.1 million to local charities of their choice in the last year, according to a new survey by the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA). The National Limousine Association (NLA) and the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) jointly
announced a unified position today calling for all drivers who transport passengers for a fee to be subject to
national fingerprint-based background checks. The Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA), in partnership with the European-based road transport organization IRU, is pleased to announce three additional major North American apps—zTrip, Curb and The Ride—have joined IRU’s UpTop global taxi network. 81% of Respondents Say “Feeling Safe” is Top Concern with Rides-for-Hire; 68% View Fingerprint Background Checks for Drivers As Top Priority
Some are questioning the ride-sharing company’s less stringent safety standards after driver Jason Dalton completed rides between several shootings in Michigan Kristine Hubbard of Toronto’s Beck Taxi (TLPA member) addresses Taxi vs. Uber Top Exec at Yellow Cab of Baltimore Outlines Agenda to Evolve and Compete in the Transportation Industry TLPA will award top honors within the for-hire transportation industry next week to seven individuals who have shown exemplary service, safety and commitment to their professions. As it does every three years, the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) will return to Las Vegas for its 97th Annual Convention and Trade Show October 26-30, 2015. The licensed for-hire transportation industry donated nearly $1.7 million to worthy efforts in their communities, a new survey shows.
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