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Matt Daus, founder and chair of law firm Windels Marx’ Transportation Practice Group, has been appointed as chair of the New York City Bar Association’s Transportation Law Committee, a three-year term. The announcement was made in Daus’ daily newsletter this week. Daus served as commissioner of the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission and is the current president of International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR), as well as a prolific industry writer and speaker, including to Chauffeur Driven. He was appointed by NYC Bar President Susan Kohlmann.
“I am honored to accept the President’s nomination, and look forward to proactively addressing the many legal and policy issues involved in multi-modal transportation technology innovation and governance,” said Daus in the release. “We will tackle important topics that impact equitable and sustainable mobility in the NYC region, such as congestion pricing, subway crime, electric vehicle infrastructure, accessibility, freight, automated vehicles and more. Stay tuned as we begin our journey on a legal path to our final mobility destination—a safe, equitable, affordable and sustainable public/private transportation ecosystem.”
The Transportation Committee is focused on the legal and regulatory issues that surround transportation, from transit strikes to hybrid taxis to procurement policies, according to the Bar’s website. More recently, the complications of congestion pricing have been making the news and is on the committee’s agenda. Daus has written and lectured extensively on the changing, multi-modal transportation sector as NYC and cities across the world grapple with policies and procedures for the diverse landscape and the population it serves. No longer just transporting people from A to B, issues are as much about privacy, equity, and sustainability as they are about public safety and labor.
According to Daus, the Committee’s emphasis will be on technology innovation and multi-modal integration. This includes curbing subway crime; congestion pricing and mitigation; electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure; automated and connected vehicles (driverless cars and Robotaxis); gig economy worker issues & driver pay/benefits; freight and rail infrastructure; and more.
The NYC Bar, founded in 1870, is a voluntary association of lawyers and law students with more than 25,000 members. The NYC Bar’s mission is to equip and mobilize a diverse legal profession to practice with excellence, promote reform of the law, and uphold the rule of law and access to justice in support of a fair society and the public interest in our community, our nation, and throughout the world.
[12.06.22]
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The Greater California Livery Association (GCLA) is excited to announce the new winners of the latest Board of Directors election. There were eight open seats out of the 18-seat board, and all terms run for two years.
San Diego Region: Mo Garkani of The COTS Group
Orange County Region: Noe Roman of Roman Worldwide
Los Angeles Region: Robert Gaskill of MOTEV and Vin Bali of Empowered Carriers
Northern California Region: David Uziel of Urban Worldwide and Ahmed Abouelseoud of TransMarin
At-Large Region: Selim Aslan of MIB Worldwide Chauffeured Services.
“We wish to thank all of our members who stepped up to run this year and for those that took the time to vote,” said GCLA Executive Director Sara Eastwood-Richardson.
GCLA members and guests are invited to attend the association’s annual holiday event, to be held at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club in Newport Beach on December 13 from 5:30 to 10:00pm. With the theme of Monte Carlo Night, guests will be able to play table games including roulette, blackjack, and craps, along with dancing and a great DJ. Tickets are on sale here.
Visit gcla.org for more information.
[12.05.22]
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The holiday season is upon us. And to celebrate that most wonderful time of the year, the Philadelphia Regional Limousine Association (PRLA) held its annual membership meeting/holiday dinner at Maggiano’s (King of Prussia) on November 30. A packed house of more than 40 members and guests were in attendance, including Chauffeur Driven Editor Rob Smentek. Special thanks to longtime PRLA supporter Fred Beans Dealerships for sponsoring the event.
Kicking things off with a multi-course Italian meal, the meeting gave members new and old the opportunity to reconnect after several months. Following the dinner, PRLA President Johnny Donohoe of Sterling Limousine addressed the attendees, thanking them for coming and expressing enthusiasm at the number of new members. After introducing the PRLA Board, Chris Burns of Fred Beans spoke briefly, confirming his company’s commitment to the association—and industry—and sharing that the dealership currently has a sizeable inventory in stock, including the sought-after Chevy Suburban and Ford Navigator.
“It’s wonderful to see a full house this evening,” said PRLA Secretary Tracy Salinger of Unique Limousine, before providing a short refresher on the insurance requirements for farm-out work in the Philadelphia region. Salinger, who also serves on CD’s Advisory Board, gave a recap on the recently held CD/NLA Show in National Harbor. She highlighted some of the more popular educational sessions, and raved about the networking opportunities. Salinger encouraged those who were unable to attend to download the free show app in order to access the PowerPoint slides to get a taste of the education that was offered.
PRLA Treasurer Bob Euler of King Limousine next provided a financial report, and gave an update on the new waiting zones at the Philadelphia International Airport.
As the new year approaches, Donohoe disclosed plans for the PRLA to be more structured in 2023, with quarterly in-person meetings and a What’s App for the membership that will allow the group to quickly find vetted affiliates.
Visit prlainc.com for more information.
[12.05.22]