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The International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) will hold its virtual conference this October 26-29, and just recently extended its registration for CD readers through Friday, October 16. The four-day event features dozens of speakers involved in the transportation ecosystem, from regulators crafting policies to groundbreaking service providers.
If there’s one certainty with the COVID pandemic, it’s that the economy we “return” to will be forever changed. As such, IATR themed its 33rd annual conference “Resilient Regulation!” to showcase the hottest trends that are fueling new transportation policies. Regulators around the world are using the pandemic as an opportunity to accelerate change in numerous key areas, including transportation. The IATR conference is the place where regulators go to swap ideas, share best practices, and help to shape policies that impact us all.
IATR Keynote Daniel Ramot CEO OF Via
Topics over the four days will include Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS), best methods of data collection/access and usage, mitigating congestion, sustainable practices and the future of vehicle options, the next phase of TNCs, and safety measures for COVID and other crises affecting passengers and operators. This is a must-attend conference if you are serious about the evolution of your business in a quickly shifting transportation climate.
A few sessions that may be of particular interest to our industry include: CDC Health & Safety Guidance Primer for Ground Transportation Services (October 28), AB5 & Prop 22: The End of TNCs…Or, A New Beginning (October 28), COVID-19 Model Regulations (October 28), and Electric Mobility & Green Vehicle Initiatives in a Post-COVID World (October 27). Click here for the full lineup of sessions.
Last week, IATR announced that Daniel Ramot, the cofounder and CEO of Via, will deliver a keynote speech. He will discuss the future of shared mobility in a post-pandemic era.
IATR, an organization composed of dedicated regulatory leaders across the globe, has issued important daily global news updates on the pandemic, created resources on its website for its members on guidance and reports of relevance to their work, conducted surveys, and held numerous meetings and webinars to share information since the start of the pandemic. IATR President Matt Daus of Windels Marx has been a frequent guest and host on countless webinars and virtual meetings over the past few months. Next up, Daus will be a featured speaker at The Transportation Alliance’s Mobilize 2020 conference, an in-person meeting which will be held November 7-9 at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta.
To register or view more details of the conference, visit iatr.global.
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The Greater Orlando Limousine Association (GOLA) held a lunch meeting on Tuesday, October 6, at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill. Fifteen members attended the event, which gave the association the opportunity to network and enjoy some face-to-face time for the first time in months.
GOLA President Cliff Wright of Royal Transportation Group was pleased with the turnout, which welcomed both new and returning members to the organization.
“Of all the things that the association offers, I think networking is the most important thing,” he said about the event.
GOLA recently held a lunch meeting
During the lunch, members took the opportunity to discuss their current situation amid the pandemic and share best practices for survival. Orlando is in an especially precarious situation as the area relies heavily on travel and tourism. Since the start of the pandemic, theme parks, cruise lines, and the meetings-and-events industry have all come to a screeching halt. To assist operators with insurance matters, Joseph Madiedo of PIC Insurance was on hand to offer advice on removing fleet vehicles from their policies.
“We’re in survival mode,” says Wright, who is encouraging operators to be proactive when seeking work. “If you’re waiting for the phone to ring, it’s not going to happen. You got to go get [the work].”
As GOLA looks to 2021, the association is excited about the $3,000 grant that was recently awarded by the National Limousine Association, and is looking to add new blood to occupy vacant board seats.
Visit getaroundorlando.com for more information.
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Continuing their efforts in bringing education and networking opportunities to the industry, the Illinois Limousine and Bus Association (ILLBA) hosted their third Coffee With ILLBA membership meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, October 13. Approximately 50 members and guests took part in the event, which featured a presentation on preparing for a third round of deferrals.
Following opening remarks from ILLBA President Tracy Raimer of Windy City Limousine & Bus and Executive Director/Secretary/Treasurer Paula DeBiasi of Chicago Coachworks, Chris Norlin of Nationwide Bus Sales introduced guest speakers Kent Schindler and Edward Kaye from the law firm of Schindler Kaye. The pair provided an overview of how operators can prepare themselves when negotiating with banks to further defer loan payments. Using a sample P&L statement, Kaye detailed how to create a financial story for a business, including forecasting for the future. For those facing the possibility that their banks will not offer further deferment, Kaye gave a brief overview of Subchapter V Bankruptcy, which overs a “speedy and inexpensive filing that keeps you in control of your business.”
The association's most recent Coffee With ILLBA
After the presentation, Chauffeur Driven Publisher Chris Weiss spoke a bit about the upcoming CD/NLA Virtual, which will largely focus on resetting and diversifying your business post-pandemic. During a short discussion about Chicago-area news, ILLBA Vice President Art Rento of Pontarelli Companies shared some good news about the controversial “security guard laws” that require an armed guard on all bus trips. After learning that clients are hesitant to book travel with a “stranger” on their bus when they’re supposed to be social distancing, the city has expressed a willingness to discuss reworking the legislation.
To close the meeting, Raimer informed the members that a whitepaper is forthcoming from ILLBA leadership that details insurance requirements.
Visit illinoislimousineassociation.com for more information.
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