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King of Prussia, Pa. — The Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association (PRLA) held its first general membership meeting of the year on January 12 at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Chief among the issues shared by PRLA President Steve Rhoads of Roads Limousine was the announcement of a temporary resolution to the association’s battle with the Philadelphia Parking Administration (PPA).
Earlier this year, when the PPA more than doubled its annual per-vehicle fee from $404 to a staggering $868, the PRLA jumped into action and hired an attorney to represent them in seeking changes to the fees and regulations placed upon the luxury ground transportation industry by the city.
PRLA President Steve Rhoads
On January 11, the PRLA legislative committee—consisting of Mike Barreto from Flyte Tyme Worldwide, Jordan Sanders from Hollowsands Luxury Limousine, and Rhoads—had a final mediation with the PPA in which the vast number of the concessions sought by the association was agreed upon. Most notably, the city agreed to lower the annual per-vehicle fee to $500, with a cap of $550 for 2018. Additionally, significant changes were made to both driver registration and inspection fees and structures. The two organizations also reached a handshake agreement that they would work together to add an amendment to the state’s recently passed Ride Share Bill to collect a percentage of gross intercity revenue instead of the per-vehicle fee.
“These concessions were overwhelmingly in our favor,” said Barreto. “This was a much needed victory for the PRLA and the operators in our region.”
Rhoads, too, was very pleased with the result of the meeting, and reported that the majority of the association was happy with the outcome.
Next, the association is turning its attention to the Philadelphia International Airport, where a private licensing agreement with TNCs was recently signed.
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CD Industry & Brand Ambassador Philip Jagiela (left) with Eight Black Cars’ Rachael Strong and Simon Chen, winner of a 2017 CD Show pass
More than 40 guests attended the Colorado Limousine Association (CLA) holiday party held in Denver on December 6. CD Industry & Brand Ambassador Philip Jagiela, who also serves as CLA’s executive director, was on hand for the evening of swiftly addressed business and plenty of food, fellowship, and festive merriment.
President Dianna Cavender of DDG Classic Limousine kicked off the meeting by highlighting the past year’s accomplishments and introducing the current board members. The CLA board was of special note, as nominations for its 2017 incarnation were being accepted before the association’s January elections.
Santa came to visit the association
Cavender also thanked CLA members who helped with a recent charity event benefiting two area children’s hospitals.
The holiday portion of the evening commenced soon after, which including the raffling of a pass to the 2017 CD Show in Orlando, which will be held at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center October 22-25. Simon Chen of Eight Black Cars was the lucky winner.
As snow began falling, the meeting adjourned with wishes of a safe evening, happy holidays, and prosperous new year.
The next CLA meeting will be January 17, where board elections will be held.
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The GOLA board (L to R): Lew Robbins of Advantage Funding, Al Castagna of Quick Transportation, Ed Alonzo of Corporate Worldwide Transportation, Sophie Dubuget of Hot Rayz Limousines, Isaac Hernandez of Super Shuttle, Marlene Levin of Sweetwater Limousine, and Cliff Wright of Royal Coach and Limousine
On December 13, the Greater Orlando Limousine Association (GOLA) welcomed more than 40 people to its holiday party at Caprino’s Italian restaurant.
The celebratory atmosphere was augmented by the installation of GOLA’s new board, which is as follows:
President: Isaac Hernandez of Super Shuttle
Vice President: Ed Alonso of Corporate Worldwide Transportation
Treasurer: Albert Castagna of Quick Transportation
Secretary: Marlene Levin of Sweetwater Limousine
Board Members: Lew Robbins of Advantage Funding and Sophie Dubuget of Hot Rayz Limousines
Past President: Cliff Wright of Royal Coach and Limousine
The next GOLA meeting will be February 14.
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