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NYC Democratic Mayoral Candidate Andrew Yang
It’s less than 100 days until primary day in New York City, but one candidate is already pulling ahead on the Democratic side in a sea of dozens of potentials (according to an early March WPIX-TV/NewsNation/Emerson College poll): Andrew Yang. New Yorkers will have a chance to hear what Yang has to say about his proposed policies for the future of transportation in the city during a virtual reception to be held on March 25 at 10 a.m. ET.
The conversation will be hosted by another familiar name who is intimately entrenched in the city’s transportation infrastructure: Matt Daus, who formerly served as commissioner for the NYC Taxi & Limousine Commission. Daus is also an attorney with Windels Marx’s transportation division, president of the International Association of Transportation Regulators, and a frequent contributor to our industry, including Chauffeur Driven.
Host Matt Daus of Windels Marx
Yang has maintained a healthy fan base since his time on the national stage. The entrepreneur-turned-political candidate captured a ton of attention during his run for president during the 2020 Democratic primaries, specifically for his progressive policies that include a proposed monthly $1,000 universal basic income (UBI) for Americans, but he ultimately suspended his campaign as the race heated up between Senator Bernie Sanders and now President Joe Biden. Now, the New York native is eyeing the coveted mayoral seat in the Big Apple as current Mayor Bill de Blasio’s term expires.
Registration is limited and required. Click here for more information on how to join the online event.
[03.22.21]
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March is National Women’s History Month. To mark the occasion, BUSRide magazine and the American Bus Association’s Women in Buses Council compiled a trove of stories highlighting leading women in the industry. The piece, called 50 Stories From 50 States, showcases women from every state in the country who have played a key role in building the industry since the beginning, many leading their family-owned businesses today.
The stories can be accessed here.
"The stories that follow are a testament to women who work in, lead, and support the industry. Our sincere thanks to BUSRide Magazine for giving these amazing women in the motorcoach industry a platform to share their challenges and accomplishments that have helped shape this industry," said ABA President & CEO Peter Pantuso. "The stories you read here will give you an insight into what it is like to work in an industry that has been evolving for over 100 years and many of these women are part of the third, fourth, fifth generation of their family’s business. To understand that these families and companies have gone through so many challenges over the years including global conflicts, financial disasters, and pandemics like COVID-19, but they remain standing today and still moving forward. It is nothing short of amazing."
ABA also announced that it will hold its annual Capitol Hill Fly-In event, virtually for 2021, on April 14. While the economy is certainly improving with a vamp up in vaccinations, this is a critical time for the transportation industries as we all look to return to profitability. More information about getting involved is available here. All members of the industry are invited to join the event, regardless of ABA membership.
Visit buses.org for more information about ABA. For more information about BUSRide, visit busride.com.
[03.22.21]
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The Greater California Livery Association (GCLA) is the latest association to test the waters for a return to live events, as it will hold its Spring Conference in person at the Orange County Hyatt Regency in Huntington Beach on March 30, 2021. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required.
GCLA President Mo Garkani
The theme of the event is We Move California—LIVE!, which will have a dedicated focus on helping area operators reboot their businesses, regain lost clients, and explore additional revue streams.
The full-day agenda is a deep dive into every sector of hospitality and travel—business and luxury travel, meetings and events, and retail work like weddings—as well as plenty of legislative updates from the association. The list of panelists includes experts from within and outside of the industry; the entire agenda is available at gcla.show/agenda.
Matt Daus of Windels Marx
After a coffee and networking hour in the morning, GCLA President Mo Garkani of The COTS Group will open the day with a state of the industry delivered by Matt Daus of Windels Marx and the association’s Stakeholder Report. Q&A is expected to follow.
Proposition 22, a voter initiative that passed handily by California voters last November that allowed app-based companies to continue to classify their workers as independent contractors, is also on the agenda as state operators adapt to the new law. GCLA Board Member Mark Stewart of Ground Logistics International is expected to lead the conversation and will also act as a moderator for the day’s sessions.
The close out the day, the association will also host a two-tier Wine Tasting Fundraiser, which will include four tastings, networking, and plenty of door prizes. The first level, the Happy Hour event for $25 per person, will take place at 4:30 p.m., while the Private Reserve event is available for $100 per person starting at 9:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the GCLA.
Additional information can be found at gcla.show.
[03.16.21]