News & Updates
May 28th, 2013
June 2013 Fuel Surcharge
On April 23, 2012 the Board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, at its scheduled April meeting approved a measure implementing a fuel surcharge system for all Philadelphia Taxicabs and Airport Transfer Services, (a category of limousine service largely provided in vans).
The surcharge system allows for the fuel surcharge to change monthly based on fluctuating gas prices as described in the chart posted with the Board Resolution of April 23, 2012 (see link for chart on this page at December 19 Posting).
As required in the April 23, 2012 Resolution, the average price per gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline must be evaluated each month, the corresponding surcharge determined and then posted on the Taxicab and Limousine page of the Authority’s website on the third Friday of that month for the following month.
Accordingly, based upon an average price per gallon of regular gasoline in May 2013 of $3.51, the fuel surcharge for June 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013 is as follows:
For Taxicabs – $1.00 per trip.
For Airport Transfer Services (as described above) – $2.25 per passenger.
May 23rd, 2013
Notice To All Interested Parties
Attached is the Fiscal Year 2014 Fee Schedule for taxicab and limousine service providers regulated by the Philadelphia Parking Authority Taxicab and Limousine Division. THE 2014 FEE SCHEDULE GOES INTO EFFECT ON JULY 1, 2013.
May 23rd, 2013
Applications Received for Medallion, Limousine and Medallion Dispatch Transfers
See Attachments
Victory Dispatch, Inc.
Saint Jean Taxi, LLC
Saint Barts Taxi, LLC
Nepal Taxi, LLC
Malaysia Taxi, LLC
Laos Taxi, LLC
Huntington, Jr. Stock Transfer 50%
Huntington, Jr. Stock Transfer
Gustavia Taxi, LLC
Gold Runner Taxi, LLC
May 11th, 2013
Maximum Taxicab Lease Amounts
The Taxicab and Limousine Division has received questions regarding the maximum amounts to be charged in taxicab lease agreements. To clear up any misunderstandings the maximum amounts as of this date are:
These maximum lease amounts were established by the Authority on March 25, 2008 after a lengthy investigatory process and in compliance with 53 Pa.C.S. § 5720.
To report a violation of the maximum lease amounts or to raises questions, please contact William Schmid, Deputy Director of the TLD at Wschmid@Philapark.Org
These maximum taxicab lease amounts were developed through an Authority wage investigation conducted in compliance with 53 Pa. C.S. 5720 (c). In September, 2007, the Board of Directors authorized the TLD to conduct a review of taxicab rates and leases. Consequently, a rate proposal was issued on December 7, 2007 by the TLD. Comments were received during the comment period of December 7, 2007 to December 28, 2007, and at a public hearing on January 17, 2008. On February 25, 2008 a proposal was submitted to the Board for review with a recommendation for adoption effective June 2, 2008. On March 25, 2008, at an open meeting the Board unanimously adopted the proposal, including the above referenced maximum taxicab amounts.
TERM OF LEASE
Some medallion owners are attempting to circumvent the Boards intent by charging the “daily” lease rate for seven individual days payable once a week with the same exact weekly payment requirement as a “weekly” lease. The Enforcement Department rejects this reasoning and may cite violators.
COMPLIANCE
A copy of the lease, as required in §1017.6 “Required documents” must be presented at bi-annual inspection and will be reviewed for compliance.
April 19th, 2013
Notice to all Interested Parties: May 2013 Fuel Surcharge
On April 23, 2012 the Board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, at its scheduled April meeting approved a measure implementing a fuel surcharge system for all Philadelphia Taxicabs and Airport Transfer Services, (a category of limousine service largely provided in vans).
The surcharge system allows for the fuel surcharge to change monthly based on fluctuating gas prices as described in the chart posted with the Board Resolution of April 23, 2012 (see link for chart on this page at December 19 Posting).
As required in the 4/23/12 Resolution, the average price per gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline must be evaluated each month, the corresponding surcharge determined and then posted on the Taxicab and Limousine page of the Authority’s website on the third Friday of that month for the following month.
Accordingly, based upon an average price per gallon of regular gasoline in April, 2013 of $3.58, the fuel surcharge for May 1 through May 31, 2013 is as follows:
For Taxicabs – $1.00 per trip.
For Airport Transfer Services (as described above) – $2.25 per passenger.
April 15th, 2013
Applications Received for Medallion Transfers
Permanent or temporary authority to render services as a common carrier in the City of Philadelphia has been filed with the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Taxicab & Limousine Division (TLD) at Docket A-13-03-12 by the below named applicant. The company has applied to transfer the rights held by Micky Cab Corp. (CPC No. 1000566-01, Medallion P-1190 & P-1306), to transport persons in taxicab service between points within the City of Philadelphia and from points in the City of Philadelphia to points in Pennsylvania, and return.
Formal protests must be filed in accordance with 52 Pa. Code Part II (relating to public utilities). Filings must be made at the offices of the TLD with the Clerk, 2415 S. Swanson St., Philadelphia., PA 19148, with a copy served on the applicant by May 6, 2013. Documents filed in support of the application are available for inspection at the TLD office (Contact Charles Milstein) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or may be inspected at the business address of the applicant. The Protest Fee is $2500.00 (certified check or MO payable to PPA).
Vietnam Taxi, LLC 2351 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State on January 28, 2013.
April 3rd, 2013
Applications Received for Limousine Service
Park Ave Lux Limo Service, Inc. Airport Transfer Service
Atlantis Limousine Service, LLC, Luxury Limousine Service
March 27, 2013
Notice to all Interested Parties: April 2013 Fuel Surcharge
On April 23, 2012 the Board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, at its scheduled April meeting approved a measure implementing a fuel surcharge system for all Philadelphia Taxicabs and Airport Transfer Services, (a category of limousine service largely provided in vans).
The surcharge system allows for the fuel surcharge to change monthly based on fluctuating gas prices as described in the chart posted with the Board Resolution of April 23, 2012 (see link for chart on this page at December 19 Posting).
As required in the 4/23/12 Resolution, the average price per gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline must be evaluated each month, the corresponding surcharge determined and then posted on the Taxicab and Limousine page of the Authority’s website on the third Friday of that month for the following month.
Accordingly, based upon an average price per gallon of regular gasoline in March, 2013 of $3.69, the fuel surcharge for April 1 through April 30, 2013 is as follows:
For Taxicabs – $1.05 per trip.
For Airport Transfer Services (as described above) – $2.35 per passenger.
March 23, 2013
Applications Recieved for Medallion Transfers
March 20, 2013
A Message To Taxicab and Limousine Owners concerning the Powertrain Control Module (“PCM”)
The PCM is an automotive component that controls more than 100 factors in a car or truck. Its purpose is to monitor the many hundreds of error codes that can occur and indicates through a “Check Engine Light” that some subsection of the car is experiencing a problem.
The PCM is one of several onboard computers, and is essentially the “brain” of the engine control system.
The PCM also tracks the vehicle’s mileage, an issue that often controls the eligibility of a vehicle to provide taxicab or limousine service.
The PCM should be replaced only when it is diagnosed to be defective because it also contains a unique serial number and controls the odometer.
The TLD’s inspection process will now include a diagnostic review of the PCM’s status.
IMPROPERLY REPLACING A PCM may disqualify your vehicle from entry into service as a taxicab or limousine. You should report the replacement of a PCM in any vehicle currently authorized to provide taxicab or limousine service to: Robert Hager, Deputy Manager of Inspections, 215-683-9447 or Rhager@Philapark.org. You must disclose the presence of a replacement PCM in any vehicle upon presentation of a vehicle for inspection.
Alert To Parents as the Prom and Graduation Season Approaches
As we approach spring, many families are busy preparing for Proms and Graduations. A key part of your preparations may be making transportation arrangements. In that regard, the Philadelphia Parking Authority (Authority) wants to help safe guard your loved ones from illegal limousine operators.
Limousine carriers operating between points within Philadelphia are regulated by the Authority. Trips between points in the City and points within the Commonwealth may also be regulated by the Public Utility Commission.
If the deal sounds too good to be true it probably is. Don’t trust your loved ones and their once in a life time moments to unregulated and under insured carriers. Properly licensed carriers use first class vehicles that have undergone rigorous inspections. These licensed companies use only certified drivers who have undergone a detailed vetting process.
Interested parents can check a carrier’s status by contacting the Taxicab and Limousine Division at 215-683-9440, 9444 or taxicomplaints@philapark.org.
March 7, 2013
Notice to All Industry Members
The Taxicab & Limousine Division (TLD) has recently discovered that broadcast email messages to industry members are not always being transferred to and received by all Yahoo email accounts. In an effort to control spam from reaching its users email accounts, Yahoo has a policy that does not allow the delivery of an email message that is sent from one email address to more than a certain number of Yahoo email accounts at one time.
Pursuant to TLD Regulations, all certificate holders, brokers and those regulated parties that have voluntarily registered an email address per Section 1001.51(c) are required to have a valid working email account to accept service by the TLD. Therefore, you are advised to use email accounts that are capable of receiving mass broadcast email messages from the TLD. You are responsible for assuring that your email account is capable of performing in the commercial manner necessary to be a regulated party as Yahoo may not be the only email service provider preventing mass broadcast messages from being delivered.
Therefore, for those regulated parties that currently have a Yahoo account registered with the TLD, you now have 15 days to register a new email account. This must be done by filing a Change of Information Form which can be found on this website under “Forms & Lists”. For those that use other email service providers, please check the terms and conditions of the provider’s email service and look out for changes in the future. Failure to have a valid working email address registered with the TLD may result in the issuance of a penalty.
March 4, 2013
Notice to All Industry Members: EFFECTIVE MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2013
All applicants for driver certification must be able to sufficiently speak in the English language to communicate with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries and to make verifiable entries on reports and records (see 52 Pa. Code §§ 1021.4 & 1057.4). Therefore, an application for new driver certification (DR-1) may only be filed upon proving proficiency in the English language.
All persons applying for new driver certification must first prove their ability to sufficiently speak in the English Language. English Proficiency examinations will only be given Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Only after passing an English Proficiency Examination may a person file a New Driver Certificate Application (DR-1) at the TLD Customer Service Window. The TLD Customer Service Window will only accept the filing of a DR-1 Monday through Friday between 8:30 to 12:00 p.m.
This process applies to all DR-1 new driver certificate applications, regardless of the classification (taxicab, limousine or dual certification). If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the TLD at (215) 683-9458 or at tld@philapark.org. Thank you.
February 25, 2013
Applications Received for Transfers and or New Rights
Shiraz Ahmed Stock Transfer Re – P-1085
Sanjay Ahuja Stock Transfer Re – P-1457
Kamaljit S Dhah Stock Transfer Re – P-016, 1461, 1556 Bhupinder Singh Stock Transfer Re- P-458
Alexander Belokopyty Stock Transfer, Re – P-728
February 7, 2013
Notice To All Interested Parties:
Attached please find the Philadelphia Parking Authority, Taxicab and Limousine Division’s (TLD) Fiscal Year 2014 Budget and Fees for your review and comment. We would greatly appreciate any written comment you may have by close of business on Wednesday, February 20th, 2013. Comments may be forwarded to Charles Milstein, Assistant to the Director at cmilstein@philapark.org or at the address of the TLD below.The budget and public comment invitation were forwarded via email to all certificate holders and anyone with an email address registered with the TLD and posted on the Authority’s website on February 7, 2013.
Additionally, a public Comment Hearing will be held at the offices of the TLD, 2415 S. Swanson Street in Philadelphia on Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 at 10:30 AM.
James R. Ney, Director
Taxicab & Limousine Division
Philadelphia Parking Authority
2415 S. Swanson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
T 215-683-9417
F 215-683-9437
E-Mail JNey@Philapark.org
February 15, 2013
USE OF ATTORNEYS BY INDUSTRY MEMBERS
The TLD’s Regulations require the use of a certified Broker or licensed attorney for some transactions before the Authority. However, the Enforcement Department strongly recommends that you seek the advice of legal counsel before approving or signing stock transfers, medallion or certificate transfers, management agreements, powers of attorney and other documents affecting your rights.
The Enforcement Department has received numerous complaints from industry members about these issues after the documents have been signed. The use of an attorney prior to signing those documents may have prevented the complainant’s problems and saved both time and money.
Anyone can obtain a lawyer referral by contacting the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral service at: www.philadelphiabarlawyers.com or by calling 215 238-6333.
February 15, 2013
Notice to all Interested Parties: March 2013 Fuel Surcharge
On April 23, 2012 the Board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, at its scheduled April meeting approved a measure implementing a fuel surcharge system for all Philadelphia Taxicabs and Airport Transfer Services, (a category of limousine service largely provided in vans).
The surcharge system allows for the fuel surcharge to change monthly based on fluctuating gas prices as described in the chart posted with the Board Resolution of April 23, 2012 (see link for chart on this page at December 19 Posting).
As required in the 4/23/12 Resolution, the average price per gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline must be evaluated each month, the corresponding surcharge determined and then posted on the Taxicab and Limousine page of the Authority’s website on the third Friday of that month for the following month.
Accordingly, based upon an average price per gallon of regular gasoline in February, 2013 of $3.68, the fuel surcharge for March 1 through March 31, 2013 is as follows:
For Taxicabs – $1.05 per trip.
For Airport Transfer Services (as described above) – $2.35 per passenger.
February 4, 2013
PROPOSED RULEMAKING ORDER Docket No. 126-3 Regarding Impoundment, etc.
PROPOSED RULEMAKING ORDER DOCKET no. 126-4 Regarding Recent Statutory Changes and Clarification of Certain Regulations
Title Executive Board Advisory Opinion – 13-0001
In accordance with ofthe act ofJuly 16,2004, (P.L. 758, No. 94), as amended, 53 Pa.C.S. §§5701 et seq., (the “act”),) the Authority, on January 28,2013, formally commenced the process to promulgate regulations to provide more specific procedures related to the impoundment of vehicles, equipment and medallions by the Authority pursuant to the act under Authority Docket No. 126-3.
Pending the final adoption of the proposed rulemaking or further modification by this Board, it will be the policy of the Authority to adhere to the scope, practice and procedures provided in Annex A ofthe Proposed Rule Making Order dated January 28,2013 under Docket No. 126-3 when exercising any impoundment authorization under the act.
January 15, 2013
Notice to all Interested Parties: February 2013 Fuel Surcharge
On April 23, 2012 the Board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, at its scheduled April meeting approved a measure implementing a fuel surcharge system for all Philadelphia Taxicabs and Airport Transfer Services, (a category of limousine service largely provided in vans).
The surcharge system allows for the fuel surcharge to change monthly based on fluctuating gas prices as described in the chart posted with the Board Resolution of April 23, 2012 (see link for chart on this page at December 19 Posting).
As required in the 4/23/12 Resolution, the average price per gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline must be evaluated each month, the corresponding surcharge determined and then posted on the Taxicab and Limousine page of the Authority’s website on the third Friday of that month for the following month.
Accordingly, based upon an average price per gallon of regular gasoline in January, 2013 of $3.48, the fuel surcharge for February 1 through February 28, 2013 is as follows:
For Taxicabs – $.95 per trip.
For Airport Transfer Services (as described above) – $2.15 per passenger.
January 11, 2013
Transfer Applications Recieved
Atlas Transportation, Inc. Limousine Rights
January 4th, 2013
Notice of Final Rulemaking Order, Concerning Philadelphia Parking Authority Taxicab and Limousine Regulations - Electronic Testimony
Final Rulemaking Order – Electronic Testimony
December 19th, 2012
Notice to all Interested Parties: January 2013 Fuel Surcharge
On April 23, 2012 the Board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, at its scheduled April meeting approved a measure implementing a fuel surcharge system for all Philadelphia Taxicabs and Airport Transfer Services, (a category of limousine service largely provided in vans).
The surcharge system allows for the fuel surcharge to change monthly based on fluctuating gas prices as described in the chart posted with the Board Resolution of April 23, 2012 (see link for chart).
As required in the 4/23/12 Resolution, the average price per gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline must be evaluated each month, the corresponding surcharge determined and then posted on the Taxicab and Limousine page of the Authority’s website on the third Friday of that month for the following month.
Accordingly, based upon an average price per gallon of regular gasoline at $3.54, the fuel surcharge for January 1 through January 31, 2013 is as follows:
For Taxicabs – $1.00 per trip.
For Airport Transfer Services (as described above) – $2.25 per passenger.
December 18th, 2012
Notice of New Limousine Rights Application
December 12th, 2012
Medallion Transfer Application Received
November 19th, 2012
Notice to all Interested Parties: December 2012 Fuel Surcharge
On April 23, 2012 the Board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, at its scheduled April meeting approved a measure implementing a fuel surcharge system for all Philadelphia Taxicabs and Airport Transfer Services, (a category of limousine service largely provided in vans).
The surcharge system allows for the fuel surcharge to change monthly based on fluctuating gas prices as described in a chart posted with the Board Resolution of April 23rd elsewhere on this page.
As required in the 4/23/12 Resolution, the average price per gallon of regular, unleaded gasoline must be evaluated each month, the corresponding surcharge determined and then posted on the Taxicab and Limousine page of the Authority’s website on the third Friday of that month for the following month.
Accordingly, based upon the average price per gallon of regular gasoline at $3.69, the fuel surcharge for December 1 through December 31, 2012 is as follows:
For Taxicabs – $1.05 per trip.
For Airport Transfer Services (as described above) – $2.35 per passenger.
November 19th, 2012
Transfer Applications Received
Michelle Friedman Stock Transfer BSP Inna Friedman
Michelle Friedman Stock Transfer BSP
Lana S. Marcus Stock Transfer SAJ Cab
Lana S. Marcus Stock Transfer LAN Cab
Jeffrey Sterin Stock Transfer SAJ Cab
Jeffrey Sterin Stock Transfer LAN Cab
Danielle Friedman Stock Transfer From Inna Friedman
November 16th, 2012
Medallion Transfer Application Received
Permanent or temporary authority to render services as a common carrier in the City of Philadelphia has been filed with the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Taxicab & Limousine Division (TLD) by the below named applicant. The company has applied to transfer the rights held Kenny VO Cab Co. (CPC No. 1019675-01, Medallion P-0482) to transport persons in taxicab service between points within the City of Philadelphia and from points in the City of Philadelphia to points in Pennsylvania, and return.
Formal protests must be filed in accordance with 52 Pa. Code Part II (relating to public utilities). Filings must be made at the offices of the TLD with the Clerk, 2415 S. Swanson St., December 10, 2012. Documents filed in support of the application are available for inspection at the TLD office (Contact Charles Milstein) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or may be inspected at the business address of the applicant. The Protest Fee is $2500.00 (certified check or MO payable to PPA).
Barnes Taxi LLC, Docket A-12-10-01, 2351 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 Registered with the Commonwealth of PA on June 18, 2012.
November 2nd, 2012
Notice to all Interested Parties Concerning New Electronic Testimony Regulation
The Authority seeks input regarding the finalization of the final-form electronic testimony regulation. This proposed regulation was submitted to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission on May 7, 2012. Comments may be submitted to Charles Milstein at cmilstein@philapark.org or 2415 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia PA 19148. Comments should be submitted on or before November 16, 2012.
William P. Kilrain, Manager, Pa. PUC 11-6-12 Brian P. Ravert, Amtrak Police Department 11-9-12
October 25th 2012
Transfer Application Received
October 18, 2012
Transfer Applications Received
BarnesTaxi, LLC 10-27-12 P-0372 In Bulletin Notice
October 11, 2012
Transfer Applications Received
Mahmoud Cab Co. Stock Transfer Notice Buyer Toufik Khelil Cherfi- In Bul 10-13
BNG Cab Co 10-13-12 In Bulletin Notice
ahaffey Taxi, LLC 10-13-12 In Bulletin Notice
Watson Taxi, LLC 10-13-12 In Bulletin Notice
BNA Cab Co 10-13-12 In Bulletin Notice
September 18, 2012
Please be advised that a public comment hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, October 3rd at 10:00AM in Room 108 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia.
This hearing has been scheduled in order to receive further comment as to suggestions for regulations to implement a successful Wheelchair Accessible Taxicab Program in Philadelphia. As only five sets of written comments were received regarding this issue during the recently concluded comment period which ended on September 7th, we believe it necessary to establish a forum where those who prefer to do so may offer verbal comment in the presence of other interested parties. In addition, the period for PPA-TLD acceptance of written comments has been reopened and will extend until the 10/3 hearing date.
In accordance with our original request for information and comments of August 30, 2012 posted/attached immediately below, we are interested in obtaining input from all stakeholders of wheelchair accessible taxicab service in Philadelphia.
August 30, 2012
Important Reminder: The Taxicab and Limousine Division Seeks Public Comment and Information Concerning Implementation of ACT 119 by September 7, 2012
August 3, 2012
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND COMMENT FROM THE TAXICAB AND LIMOUSINE DIVISION OF THE PHILADELPHIA PARKING AUTHORITY CONCERNING PENNSYLVANIA ACT 119 OF 2012
Act 119 (formerly HB 2390) which is attached below, was signed into law by Governor Corbett on July 5, 2012. Among the several provisions enumerated in the Act, it provides for immediate issuance for sale of 15 new medallions to be placed only on wheelchair accessible taxicabs with 15 additional such medallions to be sold annually for the next ten years for a total of 150 medallions slated for wheelchair accessible taxicabs in Philadelphia. The Act also provides for establishment of a wheelchair accessible taxicab driver training and certification program with substantial incentives for qualified drivers to participate.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) is now tasked with establishing the regulatory framework for launching and maintaining a safe, reliable and robust system for supply of wheelchair accessible taxicab service to those individuals who need it, when and where they need it. While we feel confident we will be able to do this in a timely manner, we realize that we cannot do it alone and are seeking assistance through input from multiple entities whose areas of expertise or personal experience focus on at least some aspect of provision of this form of transportation.
Accordingly, the Taxicab and Limousine Division of the PPA seeks information and comment from the public at large, including the community of people with disabilities as well as from taxicab and limousine industry members concerning not only the issues specifically described below but any others that those commenting believe need to be considered.
We welcome comment from all concerning initial sale and/or distribution of the WAV medallions whether that be by public auction or by competitive bid through submitted proposals for all fifteen medallions annually or some increment thereof over time.
We are also interested in hearing everyone’s thoughts concerning the optimal method for dispatch of W A V taxicabs given our current industry makeup which includes 14 Certified Dispatchers for our current total of 1600 medallion taxicabs.
We are keenly interested in hearing from vendors of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV’s) suitable for taxicab service, WAV retrofit services and distributors of related equipment. We want to hear from those entities providing training programs for W A V drivers and regulatory/inspections staff. We seek input from vendors of software and payment programs for channeling governmental funds provided to people with disabilities for transportation in taxicabs.
Finally, we are very interested in hearing from taxicab and limousine regulatory bodies in other jurisdictions where wheelchair accessible taxicab programs have already been implemented.
We will post comments and information submittals on our website at www.philapark.org on the Taxicab and Limousine page as we receive them.
Please forward written comments and information by close of business, September 7, 2012 to the attention of Michele Ruffin, Executive Assistant, at mruffin@philapark.org or at the mailing address below.
Philadelphia Parking Authority Taxicab and Limousine Division
2415 S. Swanson Street Philadelphia, PA 19148-4113
Thank you very much in advance for assisting us in this endeavor.
James R. Ney, Director
Taxicab and Limousine Division
Philadelphia Parking Authority
Act 119 of 2012 – House Bill 2390
Comments:
Taxi Workers Alliance of Pennsylvania
Public Hearing Minutes 10-3-12
September 21, 2012
Medallion Taxicab Transfer Applications Received
Gabon Taxi, LLC Seller – Mehrdad
Gabon Taxi, LLC Seller – Felder
September 14, 2012
MAXIMUM TAXICAB LEASE AMOUNTS
The Taxicab and Limousine Division has received questions regarding the maximum amounts to be charged in taxicab lease agreements. To clear up any misunderstandings the maximum amounts as of this date are:
Maximum Leases Vehicle Supplied by Medallion Owner Vehicle Supplied by Driver 12 – Hour Shift $70 NA Daily $95 $70 Weekly $570 $420 These maximum lease amounts were established by the Authority on March 25, 2008 after a lengthy investigatory process and in compliance with 53 Pa.C.S. § 5720.
To report a violation of the maximum lease amounts or to raises questions, please contact William Schmid, Deputy Director of the TLD at Wschmid@Philapark.Org
August 27, 2012
Medallion Taxicab Transfer Applications Received
Permanent or temporary authority to render services as a common carrier in the City of Philadelphia has been filed with the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Taxicab & Limousine Division (TLD) by the below named applicant. The company has applied to transfer the rights held by Lalla Trans, Inc. (CPC No. 1026665-01, Medallion No. P-0003) to transport persons in taxicab service between points within the City of Philadelphia and from points in the City of Philadelphia to points in Pennsylvania, and return.
Formal protests must be filed in accordance with 52 Pa. Code Part II (relating to public utilities). Filings must be made at the offices of the TLD with the Clerk, 2415 S. Swanson St., Philadelphia., PA 19148, with a copy served on the applicant by September 24, 2012. Documents filed in support of the application are available for inspection at the TLD office (Contact Charles Milstein) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or may be inspected at the business address of the applicant. The Protest Fee is $2500.00 (certified check or MO payable to PPA).
Abir & Sadia Trans., Inc. Docket A-12-08-06, 29 Poplar Street, B 14 Hatfield, PA 19440, Registered with the Commonwealth of PA on May 31, 2011.
August 3, 2012
New Applications Received Concerning Medallion Taxicabs
July 30, 2012
Notice of Stock Transfer
Permanent or temporary authority to render services as a common carrier in the City of Philadelphia has been filed with the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Taxicab & Limousine Division (TLD) by the below named applicant. The company has applied to transfer the rights held by Jaydan Inc. (CPC No. 1010643-01, Medallion P-1588) to transport persons in taxicab service between points within the City of Philadelphia and from points in the City of Philadelphia to points in Pennsylvania, and return.
Formal protests must be filed in accordance with 52 Pa. Code Part II (relating to public utilities). Filings must be made at the offices of the TLD with the Clerk, 2415 S. Swanson St., Philadelphia., PA 19148, with a copy served on the applicant by August 20, 2012. Documents filed in support of the application are available for inspection at the TLD office (Contact Charles Milstein) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or may be inspected at the business address of the applicant. The Protest Fee is $2500.00 (certified check or MO payable to PPA).
Pooni Cab Co. Docket A-12-07-03, 101 S. Pennock Street, Upper Darby, PA 19082, Registered with the Commonwealth of PA on July 18, 1994.
July 30, 2012
Notice of Stock Transfer
Notice of Motor Carrier Stock Transfer Application for Medallion Taxicab Service in the City of Philadelphia
Permanent or temporary authority to render service as a common carrier in the City of Philadelphia as a Medallion Taxicab Service has been filed with the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Taxicab & Limousine Division (TLD) by the below named applicant, Docket A-12-07-04. The applicant has applied to have 50% of the stock of U&Y Corp., CPC 1014307-01 transferred to him.
Formal protests must be filed in accordance with 52 Pa. Code Part II (relating to public utilities). Filings must be made at the offices of the TLD with the Clerk, 2415 S. Swanson St., Philadelphia., PA 19148, with a copy served on the applicant by August 20, 2012. Documents filed in support of the application are available for inspection at the TLD office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or may be inspected at the business address of the applicant. The Protest Fee is $2500.00 (certified check or MO payable to PPA).
Khaliq Hussain , 2301 Church Street Philadelphia, PA 19124.
July 27, 2012
Notice of Motor Carrier Medallion Transfer Application for Service in the City of Philadelphia
Permanent or temporary authority to render services as a common carrier in the City of Philadelphia has been filed with the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Taxicab & Limousine Division (TLD) by the below named applicant. The company has applied to transfer the rights held by Crossroad Cab Corp. (CPC No. 1000308-01, Medallion P-0846) to transport persons in taxicab service between points within the City of Philadelphia and from points in the City of Philadelphia to points in Pennsylvania, and return.
Formal protests must be filed in accordance with 52 Pa. Code Part II (relating to public utilities). Filings must be made at the offices of the TLD with the Clerk, 2415 S. Swanson St., Philadelphia., PA 19148, with a copy served on the applicant by August 20, 2012. Documents filed in support of the application are available for inspection at the TLD office (Contact Charles Milstein) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or may be inspected at the business address of the applicant. The Protest Fee is $2500.00 (certified check or MO payable to PPA).
Kharowal Corp. Docket A-12-07-01, 491 Bethlehem, Pike, Apt. C1, Fort Washington, PA 19034, Registered with the Commonwealth of PA on April 23, 2007.
June 11, 2012
Re: Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Meeting Concerning Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles
Representatives from the IRS have agreed to explain the agency’s position on credits and tax deductions that may be available to those members of the industry who place accessible vehicles into service in Philadelphia.
The meeting will be held on June 20, 2012 from 10:00 AM until noon at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, located at 13th and Arch Streets, in Room 114. The room is accessible.
June 11, 2012
Notice of Motor Carrier Medallion Transfer Application Received for Service in the City of Philadelphia
May 31, 2012
Notice of Motor Carrier Medallion Transfer Applications Received for Service in the City of Philadelphia
Notice to all Interested Parties:
May 11, 2012
Notice of Medallion Transfer Application Received
Paonta, Inc. 5-12-12 Bulletin Transfer P 697_20120509151052
May 1, 2012
Notice to all Concerned: Transfer Applications Received
Application to transfer P-0697 held by RD Taxi
Application to transfer P-0197 held by Janny’s Cab Co.
Application to transfer Dispatch rights held by Crescent Cab
April 26, 2012
Notice to All Concerned: Fuel Surcharge
On April 23, 2012 the Board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority, at its scheduled April meeting passed a resolution requiring all medallion and partial rights taxicabs serving the City of Philadelphia to charge passengers a $1.25 per trip (not per customer) fuel surcharge, effective May 1, 2012. VTS and CMT are taking steps to automatically update the meters to include the $1.25 fuel surcharge as of 12:01 AM on May 1, 2012.
The partial rights taxicabs are responsible for having the surcharge placed on their meters by May 1, 2012 at 12:01 AM. Once that is done they are required to contact the TLD Enforcement Department to have their meters sealed.
The surcharge will remain in effect until midnight on Thursday May 31st, 2012. The June surcharge, if needed will be determined on Friday May 18, 2012 and posted on the TLD site. This process will be repeated monthly using the third Friday of each month as the determining date for the amount of the surcharge.
The Resolution also authorizes the Airport Transfer services to charge $2.75 per customer for trips to or from the Philadelphia International Airport, effective May 1, 2012 at 12:01 AM. The amount of each monthly surcharge will be posted on the TLD site in a similar fashion to the taxicab surcharge.
If you have any questions, contact Charles Milstein at cmilstein@philapark.org or 215-683-9637.
Resolution April Board Meeting Fuel Surcharge
April 25, 2012
Notice To All Those Concerned:
- Termination of hospitality initiative
- Change to approved meter list
- End of hospitality initiative.
Termination of Hospitality Initiative
April 19, 2012
To All Those Concerned:
Attached is the Fiscal Year 2013 Fee Schedule for taxicab and limousine service providers regulated by the Taxicab and Limousine Division of the Philadelphia Parking Authority. The new fees go into effect on July 1, 2012.
April 17, 2012
TLD Regulations Approved on December 3, 2011
Comments Received as of April 17, 2012 on Fuel Surcharge Proposal:
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