In The News - Archives

2009

• Press Release issued for Analysis of Alternative Fuels & Vehicles for Taxicab Fleets, report. TLPA prepared the report that concludes the evolution of technology will make "widespread use of alternative fuels no longer the dream of the future but a reality that already works for some today and that may soon be ready to work for all in the taxicab industry." Click here for a copy of the Press Release. The full paper can be downloaded from our home page link.
  
  
• TLPA's Operator and Driver of the Year Awards are bestowed upon those individuals who are deserving of recognition because of the credit they bring to our industry. Click here for Press Releases of 2009 winners.
  
  
• Concern About Safety of the Under-Regulated Pedicab Industry
  TLPA is becoming increasingly concerned with the safety of the under-regulated pedicab industry. In recent months, there have been two devastating accidents, including one fatality, caused by alleged unsafe driver operations, one in New York City and one in San Diego. Both incidents have caused city leaders to move quickly on regulations. Will other cities follow suit? Click on the following links to read some of the recent media coverage and see the videos.
  Turko Investigates a Pedi-Cab Rip-Off
  Pedi-Cabs: Out of Control
  San Diego: Pedi-Cab Regulations
  Don't Wait for a Pedi-Cab to Kill
  
  
• Alternative Fuel Panel's Q&A Session
  The "Alternative Fuels and Taxicab Fleets" panel presented during TLPA's record shattering Spring Conference & Expo held in New York City, March 26-29, received exceptionally high ratings. The panel featured TLPA Past President Ellis Houston, TLPA Past President Neal Nichols, TLPA Director Hal Mellegard and TLPA Taxicab Steering Committee Member Joe Giannetto. At the end of the presentation, which was summarized in the April issue of our Taxicab newsletter, a very lively group discussion was held. More
  
  
• The Most Important Actions to Take Now
  This is the conclusion of the Surviving in an Economic Downturn article that appeared in the February 2009 issue of the TLPA Limousine newsletter. The article featured industry leaders reviewing their marketing, vehicle replacement, office operations and pricing strategies. To see the conclusion of the most importation actions to take now, click here.
  
  
• Safe Ride Home Program
  Fox News ran a favorable story on TLPA Past President Ellis Houston’s introduction of a year-round Safe Ride Home Program in Birmingham, Alabama. Click here to see the positive public relations news segment that was shown on national television on Tuesday, January 13, 2009.

2008

• TLPA International Headquarters Open House

2007

• 2007 Year In Review outlines TLPA's many accomplishments in the cover story of the January 2008 issue of Transportation Leader

2006

• TLPA 2006 Operators and Drivers of the Year
• TLPA Members Win Major Victories in Transportation Legislation
• TLPA Members Come Through for Katrina Victims
• TLPA Announces New AD&D Insurance Program for Member Companies

2005

• TLPA 2005 Operators and Drivers of the Year
• TLPA members win major victories with transportation legislation in 2005
• TLPA's many accomplishments in 2004 are the focus of the cover story in the January 2005 issue of Transportation Leader
• TLPF's Jon Chester Memorial Fund presented its first donation to the Salvation Army for victims of Florida hurricanes at TLPA’s 86th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Orlando

2004

• TLPA 2004 Operators and Drivers of the Year
• TLPA President Judy Swystun Testifies to Encourage Private Sector Participation in Transit

2003

• Taxicab Driver Pocket Guide developed by Project ACTION and TLPA
• John W. Sewell, Taxicab Driver, Taxi Service, Inc., Huntington, W.Va., Is Named TLPA 2003 Taxicab Driver of the Year
• Ron Young, Senior Chauffeur, Limousines by Linda, San Diego, Calif., Is Named TLPA 2003 Limousine & Sedan Chauffeur of the Year
• Hector F. Ramos, Driver for Greater San Diego Transportation Company, Is Named TLPA 2003 Paratransit & Contracting Driver of the Year
• Richard C. Hewatt, President, Checker Cab Company, Atlanta, Ga., Is Named TLPA 2003 Taxicab Large Fleet Operator of the Year
• John T. "Tom" Jones, Jr., President, Delta Transit Company, Delta, Colo., Is Named TLPA 2003 Taxicab Small Fleet Operator of the Year
• Carl Ward, President, Executive Transportation, Inc., Newport, Ky., Is Named TLPA 2003 Limousine & Sedan Operator of the Year
• Brian Somerman, President, Metro Mobility, Jenkintown, Pa., Is Named 2003 Paratransit & Contracting Operator of the Year