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MAGIIS, a leading tech-enabled services and market network platform designed for transportation-for-hire providers, recently expanded its services to the US market after successfully operating in Latin America since 2018.
The MAGIIS platform was designed to provide an end-to-end solution for transportation-for-hire providers, empowering them to compete, scale, and win in the new digital world. The company's mission, according to CEO (and founder) Leonardo Gannio, is to boost transportation-for-hire providers on the planet, providing them with the tools and expertise they need to modernize, engage, and profit.
MAGIIS CEO Leonardo Gannio
“We are not the brand, we are just the instrument to help you compose your music, which is our differentiation. Our white label collaborative platform concept scales up. It can cover end-to-end people’s mobility market needs,” said Gannio in an interview with technology magazine Industry Era, which honored the company as one of the 10 Best Industry Leaders of 2021.
The platform offers a customizable, pay-as-you-go solution that aims to be an affordable option to streamline operations, increase productivity, and provide greater visibility and control for businesses and corporate customers. Its omnichannel interface is intended to simplify the vehicle hiring process, while the enterprise platform provides autonomous dispatching, payment, driver support, and vehicle asset tracking, according to the company. In addition, the cloud marketplace for shared inventory creates an "always available" experience for consumers.
As part of its expansion efforts, MAGIIS will have a booth at this weekend’s CD/NLA Show at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas (March 5-8, 2023), where attendees can talk with the team and learn more about the services they offer.
Visit magiis.com for more information.
[02.28.23]
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The Colorado Limousine Association (CLA) has announced the election of its new Board of Directors for 2023. The new board is:
President: Erica Bugbee of ExecuStar World Class Transportation
Vice President: Andy Bouayad of Fox Limousine
Sergeant at Arms: John Hafer of A Custom Coach
Secretary: Deanna Ballard of World Travel Management
Chairman: Andrew Wasmundt of Two Brothers Transportation
CLA President Erica Bugbee of ExecuStar Transportation
Bugbee says that the membership is the highest it’s been in several years. This was the first year the association conducted a digital/online board election.
CLA’s agenda for the year includes advocating for Public Utility Commission changes during an upcoming bill, offering regular education sessions and speakers, adding more networking events, finalizing their website updates, implementing a formal corporate/associate sponsorship program, and creating a member's only newsletter with breaking news and important information impacting the local industry.
The new Board will take office at the next CLA meeting on March 21. The association will welcome guest speaker Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore, who represents Denver District 11, which covers the airport.
Visit cololimo.org for more information.
[02.28.23]
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On Wednesday, February 22, the Illinois Limousine and Bus Association (ILLBA) held their latest Coffee With ILLBA educational webinar. The free event attracted more than 40 operators from around the country who were interested in learning about Building and Maintaining a First-Class Affiliate Network—and the conversation even went into overtime as so many wanted to contribute or ask questions.
ILLBA President Art Rento of Pontarelli Companies
ILLBA President Art Rento of Pontarelli Companies welcomed the virtual attendees and introduced a panel of four operators from around the world who were on hand to share their expertise in managing affiliate networks. Taking part in the webinar were Randy Allen of James Limousine (Virginia), Richard de Krijger of DMC Limousine (Amsterdam), Tom Halsnik from Walsh Transportation (Florida), and Yoali Garcia of Godandi & Sons (Mexico City).
Randy Allen of James Limousine
The forum kicked off with a discussion about national and local affiliate work, followed by the importance of getting your company’s name and brand in front of potential affiliates. Allen stressed the value of social media, being part of regional and national associations, and even taking part in Chauffeur Driven’s monthly Benchmark & Best Practices column. Next the conversation switched gears to inbound affiliate work, specifically the discounts given to operators. Somewhat surprisingly, each member of the panel offers different percentages (ranging between 10-20 percent), while one operator does not provide any discount at all. From there the discussion went to the always hot-button topic of rates and determining the markup for affiliate work. Overall, a 30 percent markup seemed to be the average, but dynamic pricing based on local events could make a difference in a day’s rate. Allen pointed out that software, namely GNet, can provide instantaneous and accurate pricing that’s transparent to your affiliates.
The entire webinar is available on ILLBA’s YouTube channel, and can be viewed here.
Visit illba.org for more information.
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