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John Boit
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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.

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