Policy Issues
Independent Contractor
The Transportation Alliance is aggressively pursuing a halt to the Department of Labor's efforts to expand the current Independent Contractor rules. These new rules would make drivers employees, even though past rulings and current rules say differently.
NEMT Services
The Transportation Alliance urges Congress to pass legislation ensuring NEMT services are protected under Medicaid.
Fingerprinting
The Transportation Alliance urges Congress to pass legislation requiring anyone awarded a grant or contract to provide for-hire transportation services, which is paid for in whole or in part with federal funds, to pass both a fingerprint-based background check and a drug and alcohol test.
GSA Fleet Vehicles
The Transportation Alliance urges Congress to create a new 3-year pilot program within the General Service Administration’s (GSA) Fleet Vehicle Program that would sell used vehicles from the government’s fleet to industry at cost, just as they currently do for state and local governments.
Microtransit
The Transportation Alliance urges Congress to pass legislation which would require local, state, and Federal government to contract microtransit services out to local for-hire providers.
ADA Scooters
The Transportation Alliance requests to modernize the ADA to reflect current safety standards in transportation.
Your Voice in Washington D.C.
Combined, our industry transports as many passengers per year as the airlines. As small businesses:
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We are critical to every community.
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We ensure that every citizen has access to transportation.
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We provide critical services like helping shut-ins get the medication they need.
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We deliver food to the elderly.
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We support local healthcare, EMT, firefighters, and law enforcement workers who need to get to work at all hours of the day.
We are small business owners. We are an essential part of every community. We are an industry that is over 90% made up of owners and operators of color. We serve every neighborhood. We serve every socioeconomic level.
As an industry which has rapidly changed since 2010, TTA has had to adapt and change its strategies for how it addresses its concerns and issues on Capitol Hill. No longer can we simply rely on “shoe leather” lobbying. Today we need to also use high tech to get our message across. We need to continue to grow our grassroots network to help us make a difference. No longer does one voice work. The squeaky wheel gets the grease as they say and the applies to how we get heard in an environment that is divided and with thousands of outside groups looking for the same voice and access to their elected officials as TTA is.
Policy Documents
ADA Scooters
View the fact sheet on TTA's ADA policy issue.
Join the Movement:
Support the Transportation Alliance Political Action Committee (TTA PAC)
Contributions must be made with personal funds—not corporate or business accounts.
What is TTA PAC?
The Transportation Alliance Political Action Committee (TTA PAC) is the political arm of The Transportation Alliance (TTA), representing the nation's private passenger transportation industry. As the leading voice for taxicab, limousine, paratransit, and non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) operators, TTA PAC plays a crucial role in influencing policy at both federal and state levels.
Why Does TTA PAC Matter?
TTA PAC ensures that the collective voice of our industry is heard in the policymaking process. By pooling contributions from members, TTA PAC supports candidates who advocate for policies that strengthen and sustain our industry. Through TTA PAC, we build relationships with lawmakers, educate them about the importance of private transportation, and advocate for our members' interests.
Purpose of TTA PAC
The primary goals of TTA PAC include:
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Advancing Public Policy Priorities: Advocate for policies that foster innovation, competition, and efficiency across the private transportation industry.
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Supporting Pro-Business Leadership: Identify and support candidates who prioritize fair competition and small business growth.
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Protecting Small Businesses: Oppose regulations that threaten the independent contractor model or impose undue burdens on small operators.
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Promoting Equitable Transportation Policy: Ensure the private sector's voice is included in public transportation initiatives.
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Strengthening Industry Influence: Build relationships with policymakers to ensure TTA members' concerns are represented.
Why Contribute to TTA PAC?
Your support is vital for the sustainability and growth of our industry. By contributing to TTA PAC, you are:
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Investing in the advocacy efforts that defend our interests and promote our values.
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Ensuring that private transportation providers have a seat at the table in legislative discussions.
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Helping to educate lawmakers on the essential role of our services in communities across the nation.
How to Contribute
To join TTA and support TTA PAC, we encourage you to make a personal contribution. Please remember:
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Contributions must be made with personal funds—not corporate or business accounts.
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Contributions are voluntary and not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes.
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TTA PAC is fully compliant with all Federal Election Commission regulations.
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Contribute here.
Conclusion
Joining TTA PAC is more than a financial contribution—it's a commitment to the future of our industry. Together, we can amplify our voice, influence policy, and ensure that private passenger transportation continues to thrive.