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WLA President Mike Hartmann of Stardust Limousines and other members and regular supporters have been frequent fixtures at various transportation-related meetings, with the most recent being the October 2-4 installment of Wisconsin Association of Taxicab Owners’ (WATO’s) annual meeting. WATO’s legislative director is Gary Goyke, who’s not only WLA’s legal advisor but also working with Hartmann on the Wisconsin Coordinated Transportation Cooperative (WCTC), a group of private transportation professionals representing all sectors of the state’s transportation all working together to promote statewide passenger safety. WCTC held its own conference during the annual meeting, as Hartmann and the WLA are embracing every avenue possible to get out their message.
In the face of Uber’s recent partnership with Miller Lite that promises passengers discounted rides to the Green Bay Packer’s Lambeau Field, association members have also discussed ways to get the word out that TNC drivers’ lack of proper vetting and insurance can spell disaster for their passengers.
To further its commitment to passenger safety, WLA has also been collecting a donation to help support Ride Safe World, a nonprofit organization committed to improving operational standards for not only TNCs but also taxis. The initiative was born of a recognition that TNC’s emergence means that “transportation markets and the general public around the world have had to contend with uninsured rideshare accidents and a drastic inflation in assaults on customers by (TNC) drivers who are not vetted or properly trained in providing commercial transportation.”
Ride Safe World’s administrator Justin La Plante has asked the WLA to help expand the company’s networking reach in order to ensure that the nascent company has the funding and support it needs to carry on, and the association has jumped at the chance to welcome a new voice to their side.
As the neighboring Illinois Limousine Association (ILA) has been down similar paths before and shares several overlapping operators with the WLA, the two associations have been joining forces to fight the good fight and spread their message with a united front.
The next WLA conference call will be October 18.
Visit wisconsinlimo.org for more information.
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Prevost is the sole sponsor for the ABA Driver Training program, which was developed by safety experts from industry-leading motorcoach companies and manufacturers. The program was designed to give new drivers the knowledge and theory needed to take the test required to earn a CDL. The courses can also be used to provide continuing education for experienced drivers.
“The benefit of sponsoring the ABA Driver Training program was clear right away,” said Francois Tremblay, vice president and general manager at Prevost. “Prevost’s commitment to our industry goes beyond the manufacture of motorcoaches. We understand that drivers are the key to operators’ business and success, and we will do everything we can to help them recruit, train, and retain drivers.”
According to the ABA, each Driver Training course incorporates industry best practices and is peer-reviewed to ensure the safety of drivers, passengers and the public.
The program is also intended to provide an easy and convenient way for motorcoach operators to offer quality driver training and education. The ABA courses can be taken from any computer with internet access, eliminating the need for motorcoach companies to develop, schedule and administer their own training classes.
In addition to its sponsorship of the ABA Driver Training program, Prevost has been a supporter of other industry driver training programs and sponsors complimentary job listings on Hire Heroes, a website that helps companies recruit military veterans for open positions.
Visit prevostcar.com for more information.
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EmpireCLS provides chauffeured, security-detailed transportation services for hotel brands, meetings, events, and travelers in more than 700 cities globally.
“Through this partnership, etouches adds to its end-to-end solution with the various integrations EmpireCLS currently has in place,” said David Seelinger, chairman and CEO of EmpireCLS. “Our teams have begun working together with the goal of simplifying meeting planners’ lives moving forward.”
“EmpireCLS is a top choice for transportation, as we continue to enhance meeting and event planning,” said Mike Tenholder, VP of channel and partner management at etouches. “EmpireCLS greatly surpasses competitors in terms of comfort, customized service and the overall passenger experience.The partnership bolsters our position as a company that continually expands the way we serve our clients with powerful solutions that elevate the attendee experience, start-to-finish.”
Visit empirecls.com or etouches.com for more information.
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