Bill Rouse, President of The Transportation Alliance (TTA)

Today’s transportation leaders are navigating increasing complexity; evolving regulations, workforce challenges, rising costs, customer expectations, and rapid technological change. No single company, leader, or solution has all the answers. And that is exactly why collaboration matters more now than ever.

That belief is captured in our tagline: “Where Transportation Leaders Collaborate for Success.” It reflects the purpose of this trade association and the value it delivers to its members.

The Transportation Alliance exists to bring leaders together – even in cases where our members compete directly against each other on the street. It is a place where real conversations happen. Where challenges are shared openly. Where best practices are exchanged. And where experience, insight, and innovation move freely across organizations and regions.

In transportation, success rarely happens in isolation. It happens when we learn from one another and listen to perspectives beyond our own operation. Whether it’s improving safety, strengthening compliance, developing talent, or adopting new technology, progress accelerates when knowledge is shared.

Collaboration builds confidence. It reminds people across our industry that they are not facing challenges alone. Others are navigating the same issues, testing new approaches, and finding smarter ways forward. Those shared experiences strengthen organizations and help the entire industry move ahead together.

TTA is committed to creating that kind of environment, one that encourages open dialogue, professional growth, and practical, real-world solutions. Our strength comes from the diversity of our membership and the willingness of people across the transportation community to engage, contribute, and learn from one another.

Source: The Transportation Alliance

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The new head of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey pledged on Thursday to increase enforcement on illegal taxi hustlers at airports.

Kathryn Garcia, the former director of state operations for the governor’s office and ex-city sanitation commissioner, was sworn in as the Port Authority's leader on Thursday. The bistate agency has a $9 billion annual budget.

In December, Garcia’s predecessor Rick Cotton announced $100 million on new technology to track and surveil taxi scammers at JFK.

Soliciting a ride at the airports is a misdemeanor, with a maximum fine of $3,000 and 90 days in jail. The Port Authority said it has issued more than 2,400 summonses for the illegal solicitation of rides at JFK Airport between January and November of last year.

But recent visits to the airport’s international terminal by Gothamist found that hustlers were active as ever.

Garcia indicated she would consider asking state legislators to pass new laws toughening penalties for illegal cabbies if a crackdown is ineffective.

Source: Gothamist

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Why Representation Matters in Transportation Leadership

In transportation, an industry that quite literally keeps communities moving, representation in leadership is not just symbolic; it’s essential. Black History Month invites us to reflect not only on where we’ve been, but where we’re going and who gets to help lead the way.  

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D.C. Offers Free Rides through SoberRide for Those Celebrating Super Bowl LX

This Sunday, with the celebration of Super Bowl LX, the District encourages everyone to find a safe way home. Nationally, nearly half of all fatal crashes on Super Bowl Sunday involve alcohol. Each year, more than 13,000 people are killed in drunk-driving crashes nationwide, making impaired driving one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities in the U.S. These figures are why safety organizations continue to push a clear, consistent message on game day: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.

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U.S. Transportation Department Will Start Investigating ATC Trainee High Failure Rates

The Department of Transportation's (DOT) Inspector General has announced the decision to investigate the root causes behind the high failure rate of air traffic control (ATC) trainees in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) program. The inspector general said that the failure rate was more than 30% among trainees in 2024 and is exacerbating the long-standing staffing shortages at airports across America.

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Cree Woman’s Taxi Offers More Than Just A Ride for Indigenous Women in Crisis

The moment someone gets into Regan Gamble’s taxi, she knows what kind of music they like. Gamble, who owns and operates a taxi service specifically for Indigenous women called SheDrives, says she can predict her clients’ tastes — from Ernest Monias to Fawn Wood. 

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Here’s What We Know So Far about Canada’s First High-Speed Toronto to Quebec Rail Line

Toronto residents came out to learn more about Canada’s first high-speed rail service this week—many people wanted to know if it will start from Union Station. Alto, the crown corporation tasked with building the country’s first high-speed rail line between Quebec City and Toronto, is now hosting information sessions and seeking feedback on the project.

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Funding Shared Micromobility in Canada: Active Transportation Fund

Canada’s Active Transportation Fund (ATF) represents a historic opportunity for shared micromobility systems across the country and is a major win for the industry, bikeshare and scootershare rolling stock is now eligible for funding.

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Mayor of London Updates on Plans for Private Hire Vehicle Taskforce to Improve Driver Welfare

The Mayor of London has confirmed plans to establish a new private hire vehicle taskforce, with the first meeting anticipated in the first quarter of 2026, following questions from Labour London Assembly member Elly Baker. Responding to the written question, the Mayor said the commitment formed part of his election manifesto and was intended to examine “what can be done to further support private hire vehicle (PHV) drivers in London”.

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Summer Travel Disruption Fears over New Biometric Checks at European Borders

Travel industry leaders have called on the European Commission to tell all border authorities to stand down the new entry-exit system (EES) if needed as fears increase of summer disruption. European airports have warned of a potentially “disastrous” experience for passengers and huge queues unless the biometric controls for foreign visitors are relaxed.

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Mobility as Key Advantage in Time of Rapid Change

Serbian Prime Minister Professor Đuro Macut, MD, DSc, said at the Future of Mobility Forum, held as part of the World Governments Summit in Dubai, that mobility today represents a strategic national priority and a new development opportunity. Speaking about contemporary global challenges, Macut stressed that mobility can no longer be viewed merely as a necessity, but as a key advantage in a time of rapid change, in which the speed of information, movement and response determines the competitiveness of societies and states.

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Queensland Rebate Scheme Used to Purchase Hundreds of Potentially Illegal E-Bikes and E-Scooters, Audit Finds

Hundreds of illegal or potentially illegal e-bikes and e-scooters were purchased under a state government rebate scheme, a new audit has revealed. The Queensland government on Sunday released the results of an internal audit into the scheme, which was announced by the former Labor government in September 2024.

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Humax Mobility Leads Korea Coalition to Convert Taxis to Autonomous Driving

Mobility infrastructure corporations Humax Mobility said on the 3rd that it joined an industry-academia-research collaboration to promote the sustainable development of the taxi industry in response to changes in the Autonomous Driving environment. On the 2nd, Humax Mobility signed a "business agreement for converting corporate taxis to Autonomous Driving" with the Korea National Joint Conference of Taxi Association, the Korean Society of Transportation, Hyundai Motor, Kakao Mobility, Autonomous a2z, and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance.

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Nigeria’s Ride-Hailing Apps Shift Focus from Speed to Safety after 10 Years’ Growth

After a decade of rapid growth that transformed how millions of Nigerians move around major cities, ride-hailing apps are shifting their focus from speed and convenience to safety, reflecting rising user expectations and the sector’s maturation.

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Robotaxi pioneers Waymo and Tesla urged Congress on Wednesday to set federal safety standards for self-driving cars, addressing the complication of differing state regulations and staying ahead of global competition.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has the opportunity to set the safety standard for autonomous vehicles in the U.S. and globally, Lars Moravy, vice president of vehicle engineering at Tesla, told lawmakers.

An array of state regulations presents automated vehicle companies with uncertainty, he told the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, calling for a path forward that is consistent across all 50 states.

He encouraged Congress to equip NHTSA to address the realities of this new frontier to maintain America’s position in global technological development.

Waymo is an American success story, but U.S. leadership is not guaranteed, said Mauricio Pena, chief safety officer at Waymo.

“We are locked in a race with Chinese companies for the future of autonomous vehicles,” he said. “If they win this race, Chinese companies, not the U.S., will set the technical standards for the rest of the world to win.”

The U.S. needs a predictable, durable, national regulatory framework that sets a high safety standard, Mr. Pena said, or else a fragmented landscape of state regulations will foster uncertainty, slow investment and create unequal access to the technology.

Source: Washington Times

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