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A Message from the President
Every year, our industry reaches a moment when conversation must give way to action. For The Transportation Alliance,
Apr 13 min read


Every Trip Can Be a HIPAA Risk: What NEMT Providers Must Understand - Privacy, Technology, and Compliance in Modern NEMT
For many transportation companies, HIPAA compliance used to feel like someone else’s problem. If you were running a taxi service, a shuttle operation, or even a logistics company,
Apr 15 min read


Dodging the Pump Shock: Why Smarter Routing is a Provider’s Best Friend
When oil prices spike, transportation costs can quickly spiral out of control. For transportation and Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)
Apr 13 min read


Beyond ADA: What Riders Need for Truly Inclusive Transportation
More than 30 years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), transportation providers across the country
Apr 13 min read


Member Spotlight: Cliff Montemayor, CEO, Ride N' Safe
Professional: How long have you been a member of TTA? I officially became a member in 2024, but I began attending and engaging with TTA in 2023. Why did you join TTA? I joined TTA to expand my knowledge of the transportation industry as a whole—not just non-emergency medical transportation, but all sectors within ground transportation. What’s your favorite part of being a member of TTA? My favorite part is connecting with other professionals in the industry who are open to co
Apr 13 min read


The Impact of Autonomous Vehicles on Business Travel and the Limousine/Chauffeured Transportation Industry
The Chauffeur Driven/NLA Show continues to be one of the industry’s premier conferences, bringing together operators,
Apr 111 min read


How the Middle East-crisis changes one’s focus within days
One of my readers recently passed me a cute cartoon: a journalist is sitting behind a computer screen that reads: “Self-driving taxis safe
Apr 16 min read


The Graves Amendment: A Cornerstone Protection for Local Transportation
For decades, America’s taxi operators, many of them small, family-owned businesses, have played a vital role in keeping communities moving. They provide essential transportation for workers, seniors, people with disabilities, and those without access to private vehicles. Yet despite their importance, taxi companies have long faced a unique and often devastating legal exposure: being held financially responsible for accidents they did not cause.
Feb 114 min read


TTA Member Spotlight: Marrianne Blessinger, President, All Island Transportation
TTA Member Spotlight for Marrianne Blessinger, President, All Island Transportation
Feb 53 min read


A Message from the President
Today’s transportation leaders are navigating increasing complexity; evolving regulations, workforce challenges
Feb 52 min read


A Watershed Moment?
As I’m (slowly) getting to be a very senior editor, in a career built on reporting and editing on what is happening in the taxi
Feb 55 min read


Unlocking the Secret to Cold Fusion in the NEMT Industry
For you non-Val Kilmer fans or others too young to get the reference in the title, I refer you to The Saint, circa 1997.
Feb 56 min read


Transportation as a Pathway: How this Colorado Non-Profit Is Reframing Mobility’s Role in Housing Stability
A new nonprofit in Mesa County, Colorado has officially opened its doors, centering transportation as the critical
Feb 54 min read


The One Year Anniversary of NYC’s Congestion Pricing Program: Affordability Impacts on Taxi & For-Hire Vehicle Drivers & Passengers
One year into implementation, New York City’s congestion pricing program has transformed from a proposal to a policy
Feb 514 min read


Member Spotlight: Fatima Ramirez, Head of Marketing, Autocab
Professional: 1. How long have you been a member of TTA? 3 years 2. Why did you join TTA? TTA is one of the leading associations driving innovation and collaboration across the transportation industry. Joining felt like a natural step to stay connected with forward-thinking professionals and organizations shaping the future of mobility. 3. What’s your favorite part of being a member of TTA? Without question, the people. The openness to share knowledge, ideas, and experienc
Dec 10, 20252 min read


Russia only wants locally produced taxi vehicles - even if they are Chinese
If you’ve ever written a regular column, I’m sure you are familiar with this seasonal feeling: with the end of the year in sight, many columnists
Dec 10, 20254 min read


Preparing Drivers to Deliver Service Excellence!
In the world of passenger transportation, our drivers are one of the biggest assets that we can have.
Dec 10, 20254 min read


A Message from TTA's New President
It is a true honor to be selected to lead this great organization. As you will see below, we have an exciting year ahead in 2026.
Dec 10, 20254 min read


Three Mobility Wishes for the Mayor of New York City
As Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office, transportation is once again at the center of the conversation about how the city functions and whom it serves.
Dec 10, 20254 min read


A Year in Review – TTA 2025
When I stepped in as President I shared a simple mission for our year together: Driving Value to Our Members. As we reflect on the year now behind us, I believe the results show that we made real progress on that promise.
Dec 10, 20255 min read
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