News & Updates
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:
April 4, 2012
Notice to all concerned parties:
From: James R. Ney, Director
Taxicab and Limousine Division Subject: Fuel Surcharge Comments and Public Hearing
Date: April 2, 2012
The price per gallon for gasoline has been climbing steadily over the past few months. Fuel prices across the region are now averaging $3.89 for regular and $4.14 for premium gasoline. One week ago, the price of regular gasoline in our area was $3.85, one month ago it was $3.76 and one year ago, just before the most recent fuel surcharge was approved by the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA), it was $3.58.
On March 28, 2012 the Taxi Workers Alliance of Pennsylvania (TWA) filed a petition and Fuel Surcharge proposal with the Taxicab and Limousine Division (TLD) of the PPA requesting that a surcharge be implemented. The proposal, which is posted below for review and comment, describes a sliding scale at which the first surcharge is ‘triggered” when gasoline reaches $3.50 per gallon of Regular Gasoline and increases commensurately by.50 cents with each .50 cent increase in the price of Regular gasoline. The proposal calls for an additional .50 cents on top of the base surcharge for trips to and from the Philadelphia International Airport.
A simpler but more comprehensive approach is the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s (PUC) procedure for implementing on going fuel surcharges which has been under consideration by the PPA since receipt of public comments last Summer praising the system. The PUC fuel surcharge system and implementation procedure, which is posted below, has been in effect for a number of years. It provides for a much greater degree of consistency and predictability in addressing what has become a very problematic and costly aspect of making a living as a call or demand/for hire transportation driver. The system allows fuel surcharges to be implemented or repealed on a monthly basis without the need for the inherent delays of emergency petitions, comments, investigations and hearings.
Accordingly, the Philadelphia Parking Authority invites public comment with regard to the need for a fuel surcharge and for comments as to the best way to implement a sliding scale surcharge. The proposed surcharge applies to all medallion and partial rights taxicab trips as well as airport transfer service under Philadelphia jurisdiction.
The surcharge system selected and implemented by the Authority will need to be one which may be electronically implemented and repealed by all vendors of meter technology systems approved by the Authority’s TLD.
Partial Rights Taxicabs will need to adhere to the terms and schedule concerning any surcharge method selected and approved but will need to have their meters manually updated and sealed at TLD Headquarters with regard to surcharge addition and removal.
Please submit any comments you may have regarding this proposal no later than 5:00 PM Thursday April 12, 2012 to the attention of Charles Milstein, Esq., Assistant to the Director, Taxicab and Limousine Division. Email address: cmilstein@philapark.org. A public hearing will be held on Wednesday April 18, 2012 at the Philadelphia Parking Authority Taxicab and Limousine Headquarters at 10 AM.
PA PUC Fuel Surcharge Procedure
April 2, 2012
Notice to the Industry
Transfer Applications
Notice to the Industry and Public
Concerning An Application for New Limousine Authority
Park Avenue Luxury Limousine, Inc. 3-19-12
Notice to the Public and the Industry Concerning
A Transfer Application for Dispatch Rights
Checker Cab Phila., Inc.Transfer
March 26, 2012
Notice of Transfer Applications Received
New 60, Inc. Transfer Notice on website & Broadcast Mathoan Taxi, Inc. Transfer
March 21, 2012
FY 2013 Budget Approved by the PPA Board on March 9, 2012 and sent to the PA Legislature for approval
Board Approved FY 2013 TLD Act 94 Budget for Notice
March 16, 2012
Notice To All CPC Holders
Subject: Annual Reporting Requirements
The TLD will not be requiring CPC holders to file a 2012 Financial Report. This is the Report that was due on April 30 in previous years.
Please contact Charles Milstein at 215-683-9637 or by email at cmilstein@philapark.org if you have any questions concerning this message.
February 28, 2012
To All Concerned Parties:
Approved Limousine Vehicle List
February 24, 2012
To All Concerned Parties:
Comments of Michael S. Henry, Esq
Comments of Jeff Hornstein, GPHLTAt
Comments of Danielle Friedman, Esq, PA Taxi Association
February 22, 2012
To All Concerned Parties:
The Authority has received several complaints about taxicab drivers who have refused to accept credit card payments for fares of less than $10.00. There is no law or regulation that permits a Philadelphia taxicab driver to refuse to accept credit card payments, regardless of the amount of the fare.
Refusal of a credit card payment for a taxicab fare remains a violation of the Authority’s regulations. See 52 Pa. Code §1021.11 (d).
If you have questions related to this issue, please contact Jim Ney at 215-683-9417.
James R. Ney, Director
Taxicab & Limousine Division
Philadelphia Parking Authority2415 S. Swanson StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19148
T 215-683-9417
F 215-683-9437
E-Mail JNey@Philapark.org
February 17, 2012
NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PARTIES
Request for Comments concerning the Fiscal Year 2013 TLD Budget and Fee Schedule and Notice of a Hearing
To All Interested Parties:
Attached please find the Philadelphia Parking Authority, Taxicab and Limousine Division’s (TLD) Fiscal Year 2013 Budget and Fees for your review and comment. We would greatly appreciate any written comment you may have by close of business on Thursday, February 23, 2012. Comments may be forwarded to Charles Milstein, Assistant to the Director at cmilstein@philapark.org or at the address of the TLD below.
Additionally, a public comment hearing will be held at the offices of the TLD, 2415 S. Swanson Street in Philadelphia on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 10:00 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
FY 2013 TLD Act 94 Budget for Notice
February 10, 2012
To all concerned parties:
SUBJECT: Draft Proposed Wheelchair Taxicab Regulation
When reviewing or commenting upon the Draft Proposed Wheelchair Taxicab Regulation that the TLD has published for comment, please remember the following:
- This regulation will eventually have to be submitted to the Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review Commission (“IRRC”) and adhere to state agency rulemaking requirements.
- This is a DRAFT PROPOSED regulation. Every part of the Draft Proposed Wheelchair Taxicab Regulation is subject to change, including the use of a lottery system and the number of medallions that must be wheelchair accessible.
- The reason the TLD is asking for preliminary public comment is to develop the best version of this regulation that we can. This is not the final version of the regulation. We need your help and advice in this process!
- We previously advised you that there is a separate Federal Court action pending that may result in an Order that deals with this issue. We urge you to consult an attorney and consider joining this litigation to protect your rights. The docket number is USDC Civil Action No. 2:11-cv-04692-CDJ.
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 6, 2012
To all concerned parties:
In order to provide the greatest measure of access and convenience for those who wish to attend the public comment hearing scheduled for February 15 at 10:00 AM regarding the proposed regulation establishing wheelchair accessible taxicabs, the location of the hearing has been changed from PPA- TLD Headquarters in South Philadelphia to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets, Room 108AB.
Attached below is a copy of the Authority’s public meeting participation policy. The policy lists several rules and guidelines with which we would appreciate your compliance when contributing your comments at the hearing on 2-15-12.
Please do not hesitate to call the offices of the Authority’s Taxicab and Limousine Division at 215-683-9785 should you have questions concerning any of this information.
110209.Meeting Participation Policy
James R. Ney, Director
Taxicab & Limousine Division
Philadelphia Parking Authority
2415 S. Swanson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
T 215-683-9417
NOTICE TO THE INDUSTRY AND PUBLIC
Comments are being sought until February 15, 2012 concerning Electronic Hearings at the Taxicab and Limousine Division. Send your comments to Charles Milstein, Esq. - cmilstein@philapark.org
February 2, 2012
NOTICE TO THE INDUSTRY
The proposed regulations (PRM-10-001) have been approved and are effective as of December 3, 2012 (see posting on this site at December 2, 2011).
NOTICE TO THE INDUSTRY AND PUBLIC
Comments are being sought until February 15, 2012 concerning Electronic Hearings at the Taxicab and Limousine Division. Send your comments to Charles Milstein, Esq. - cmilstein@philapark.org
January 20, 2012
NOTICE TO THE INDUSTRY AND PUBLIC
In order to make taxicabs in all parts of Philadelphia more accessible to people with disabilities, the Authority proposes the following amendment to its regulations. Comments may be forwarded to Charles Milstein, Esq., at cmilstein@philapark.org before close of business on February 3, 2012. A public comment hearing will be held at the Authority’s Taxicab and Limousine Division Headquarters, 2415 S. Swanson Street on February 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM.
Wheelchair Taxicab Reg (300) 120123
James R. Ney, Director
Taxicab and Limousine Division
Philadelphia Parking Authority
2415 S. Swanson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
Press Release
Contact: Marty O’Rourke - 215.882.2658
PPA Proposes Regulation Requiring Wheelchair Accessible Cabs
300 cabs to be wheelchair accessible by end of 2012 – all cabs by 2016
(PHILADELPHIA) – Philadelphia Parking Authority Executive Director Vince Fenerty today announced that, “the PPA has begun the process to require more than 300 taxicabs in Philadelphia to become wheelchair accessible before the end of this year.”
Under the draft regulation issued for public comment yesterday, 300 taxicabs will be required to be wheelchair accessible this year, and all taxicabs will be required to be wheelchair accessible by January 1, 2016.
According to Fenerty, “attempts over the past several years to encourage taxicab owners to voluntarily provide accessible taxicab service have resulted in only 3 active wheelchair accessible taxicabs in all of Philadelphia.”
“We can no longer wait for taxi companies to voluntarily step up and address the needs of our disabled individuals. We must address the need for accessible taxicab service in Philadelphia now,” Fenerty said.
“Our draft regulation outlines the process for the eventual conversion of the entire taxi fleet in Philadelphia. That regulation will have to go through all of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s review procedures that apply to a Commonwealth agency,” Fenerty said.
Under the draft regulation, 300 medallion taxicabs would be selected through a lottery system. Those 300 medallions could then only be attached to wheelchair accessible vehicles. The lottery would occur this year. Also, 20 percent of the fleet of any non-medallion taxicab company would also have to be wheelchair accessible this year. The vehicles used to provide wheelchair accessible service will need to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
November 25, 2011 – Public Notice of Final Form Penalty Guidelines
The Philadelphia Parking Authority Taxicab and Limousine Division’s Enforcement Department Internal Penalty Guidelines THAT WILL BE EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION OF THE AUTHORITY’S REGULATIONS IN THE PENNSYLVANIA BULLETIN.
October 7, 2011 – Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Taxicab and Limousine Committee of The Philadelphia Parking Authority’s Board will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday November 14, 2011 at Taxicab and Limousine Division Headquarters, 2415 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148.
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