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NEW! The 92nd Annual Convention & Tradeshow, Oct. 27-31, 2010 will offer you an opportunity to learn & share ideas with industry experts & world leaders, participate in educational sessions & informative roundtable discussions, network, and expose you to the latest & greatest products & services available to our industry by way of TLPA's most anticipated Trade Show! Early Bird Registration rates are available! REGISTER by August 31 for the BEST SAVINGS! Exclusive hotel rates are also available starting at $259, click here for details. Want to Exhibit, Sponsor and/or Advertise? click here.

Assessing the Full Cost of Implementing An Accessible Taxicab Program, a report prepared under the direction of Ray Mundy, Ph.D. for the TLPF, explains in Appendix A, software to use as an Accessible Taxicab Cost Calculator. This report addresses the cost issues and operational difficulties that are often associated with the development of accessible taxicab service resulting from the local expansions of ADA-type legislation. Click here to read the report. Read these instructions to learn how to use the calculator and then use the calculator to evaluate your cost in implementing an Accessible Taxicab Program.

2010 TLPA President Sworn In
TLPA held it's 91st Annual Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV (our 3rd largest meeting in the history of TLPA) where our new TLPA President, Victor Dizengoff was sworn into office by Past President, Rick Hewatt. Click here for Press Release.

Analysis of Alternative Fuels & Vehicles for Taxicab Fleets, a report prepared by TLPA, concludes that 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 July 2009 report.

Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation: How to Maximize Safety and Cost Effectiveness Through Better Use of Private For-Hire Vehicle Operators, is a paper written by members of TLPA who provide Medicaid transportation services in order to offer government officials and others responsible for Medicaid transportation recommendations to be utilized to ensure that Medicaid clients receive a higher level of service by professional drivers working for qualified companies who are willing to meet higher levels of scrutiny and maintain higher performance standards. Click here for a copy of the 2009 paper.

Recommended Taxicab Driver Standard Developed by TLPA for taxicab licensing agencies located in major urban centers of greater than one million population now available. More

Recommended Taxi Company Standards — TLPA recommends taxicab regulatory standards that, if adopted in total by the taxicab regulatory agency in metropolitan areas of greater than one million population, would lead to a community-wide improvement in the professionalism of licensed taxicab companies and the quality of taxicab service they provide. More

Fair Taxicab Regulation At Work, produced by North Carolina State University, is a ten-minute video that promotes fair taxicab regulation to better serve communities. The video points out what passengers want and what actions regulators can take to enhance taxicab service. Click here to watch the video.

Recommended Paratransit Standards have been recommended by the Paratransit Steering Committee and were approved by the TLPA Executive Committee on January 25, 2008. The recommendations include background checks for drivers, prior to interview, minimum driver qualifications, a driver record check, drug and alcohol testing, driver training and record keeping. To download your complimentary copy, click here.

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