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Uber drivers are getting slighted (Photo via Wikimedia Commons user Alexander Torrenegra)

News October 3, 2018

Uber Driver Lawsuit Shows Problem Of Income Inequality

Many drivers with bad experiences question how independent their roles as contractors really are.

News October 3, 2018

Denver Prosecutes Cannabis Tour Bus Drivers

After the companies paid $100,000 in legal bills, four employees have chosen to go to trial instead of settling.

(l to r) Nikko Ouzounis, White Dove Limousine; Mary Norby, Carey Denver; Gary Buffo, Pure Luxury Transportation; Jason Ramsey, Prestige Worldwide Transportation; Marcos Contreras, A Advantage Limo

News October 3, 2018

Colorado Group Hosts Largest Meeting In A Year

The Colorado Limousine Association drew a heavy turnout and a guest appearance from NLA President Gary Buffo.

Large transportation company executives David Seelinger, Cheryl Berkman, and Michael Fogarty have started a new group, Association of Transportation Affiliates, to advocate keeping the LAX traffic loop available to licensed charter party carriers for curbside client drop offs and pick-ups. (LCT file photos)

News September 27, 2018

Leading Industry CEOs Advocate For Airport Access

Some big company names have formed a group to ensure luxury transportation operators can pick-up and drop-off at a future redesigned LAX.

How much longer will the TNC be able to lable their drivers as independent contractors? (Photo: Flickr user Automobile Italia)

News September 26, 2018

Uber Scores Big Win In Independent Contractor Fight

A three-judge panel ruled in favor of the TNC in a lawsuit that could steer the future of the gig economy.

Uber will have to pay for their crime. (Photo: Pexels)

News September 26, 2018

Uber To Pay Hefty Fine For Data Breach, Cover-Up

Revealed last year, hackers were granted access to personal information of 57 million riders and drivers in 2016.

The new suit claims that Uber fails to pay drivers for breaks as required under California law and shirks tax obligations, including the 6.2% employer Social Security tax, the 1.45% employer Medicare tax, and unemployment insurance contributions. (Creative Commons photo)

News September 11, 2018

Suit Claims Uber Saves Huge Sum By Misclassifying Drivers

The class action filed by Diva Limousine blames Uber's predatory pricing strategies for hurting legitimate chauffeured services.

The City of Chicago has implemented some of the strictest regulations in the industry that by all accounts was completely misguided despite repeated input from and meetings with members of the Illinois Limousine Association (ILA). (Creative Commons photo)

Article September 8, 2018

Chicago Micromanages Party Buses

SEPT. LCT: Amid accidents, deaths, injuries, and skyrocketing insurance premiums, operators are chafing under a web of strict new rules.

The CFLA stands with their NLA rebate check.

News August 22, 2018

NLA President Presents Info And Check To CFLA

Smaller associations can do great things when they get support from big names.

A Mercedes-Benz S550 near the UBS building in Midtown Manhattan waiting for a chauffeured client. Under a new city law, licenses for such vehicles are capped for the next year along with those for TNCs. (Flickr.com Creative Commons photo by Jason Lawrence)

News August 15, 2018

New York Mayor Approves Permit Cap On For-Hire Vehicles

Industry leader Scott Solombrino calls the measure ‘crazy’ and a ‘crisis’ for luxury transportation operators.

A package of bills passed Aug. 8 will shake up for-hire transportation in New York City.

News August 9, 2018

NY Temporarily Ceases Vehicle Licensing, Enforces TNC Minimum Wage

A package of bills passed Aug. 8 will shake up for-hire transportation in New York City.

Autonomous technology expert and analyst Chris Jones presented a comprehensive, connected vision of a more mobile world that thrives on driverless vehicles. (LCT photo)

Article August 7, 2018

Autonomous Cars Due For A Slowdown

AUG. LCT: Before vehicles can ditch the drivers, government and manufacturers face plenty of challenges to bring it all about.

The economic impacts of such a cap have not been properly studied.

News August 6, 2018

NLA Urges New York City To Freeze Transportation Cap

The city plans to enforce a limit on the number of private ground transportation vehicles allowed.

Keep your eyes on the road, not your phone!

News July 18, 2018

Many Drivers Don't Say No To Dangers Of Texting

A study found women and less experienced drivers were more likely to use cellphones and drive at the same time.

Since the 10-hour driving time is so valuable, remind your drivers to log off from the drive line as much as possible, especially when taking tour groups to multiple stops around cities. (LCT photo)

Article July 10, 2018

Can Your Bus Driver Get There In 10 Hours?

JULY LCT: With the new ELD mandate, motorcoach operators must consider having backup drivers available.

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