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NYC HOSTING IATR TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE The 22nd annual conference of the International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) will feature the theme of technology and be held right here in New York City at the Brooklyn Bridge Marriott from September 13 to 16. IATR is an educational organization, dedicated to informing the public and the business community about the ways in which effective-transportation regulations should work, thereby keeping communities on the move in the safest way possible. There will be sessions focusing on New York City’s taxicab technology program, which will delve into the various aspects of the TLC’s T-PEP program, including GPS, credit card capabilities, and information screens for both passengers and drivers (agenda on pages 20 through 23). In addition, NYC TLC Commissioner MatthewW. Daus, who has served as Chair on IATR’s Education Committee will be named the organization’s next President. The IATR is composed of professionals representing the world’s most active governmental regulators of taxicabs and for-hire vehicles, as well as the industries supporting them. Other specific subjects expected to be covered include: accessible vehicle dispatch technology; hand-held summons and electronic fingerprint technology; taximeter technology; and inspection facility technology. Also sure to be discussed will be vehicle security and accident prevention camera applications. Peering into the future, which organizations that demand excellence always do, information dealing with the likes of training methodologies, psychometrics, and the means of assessing driver knowledge and skills. IATR’s Driver Recognition Ceremony This year’s conference will provide the forum for the TLC’s annual celebration honoring and recognizing drivers for heroic, humanitarian and other exemplary actions.Wednesday, September 16th will be proclaimed “IATR International Driver Recognition Day.” This will be a “first” for the IATR, and we will be honoring national and international drivers along with NYC’s own best of the best! FOR REGISTRATION AND CONFERENCE DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT THE IATR WEB SITE AT WWW.IATR.ORG OR CONTACT: KAREN CAMERON, DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP & SPONSOR SERVICES P: (403) 775-7021, E-MAIL: KCAMERON@IATR.ORG
TAXI TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT On Thursday, September 17, as a follow-up to the Taxicab Passenger Enhancement Program (T-PEP) 2.0 Request-for-Information (RFI), the TLC will be hosting an Informational Exchange Conference to answer any questions about the TLC, the New York City Taxicab industry, and the procurement process relating to this groundbreaking project. The format of the event will include presentations by TLC staff and representatives followed by small “breakout” sessions to discuss specific topics. There is no fee to attend the conference, though we request that only two (2) representatives attend on behalf of each company that responded to the RFI. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.nyc.gov/taxi, or RSVP at policymail@tlc.nyc.gov.
RFI FOR TAXI TECHNOLOGY 2.0 When the final T-PEP systems were installed in NYC taxis in October of 2008, Chairman Daus knew it was just the first step in a program that has seen credit card machines, passenger monitors with live maps, electronic trip sheets, and driver text messaging in all 13,237 taxicabs. The TLC subsequently issued a Request for Information (RFI) on April 14, 2009, seeking input and fresh ideas about the future of the program from the public and pertinent industries; such as those dealing with taxis and for-hire-vehicles, credit cards, GPS, and various media related companies. Since the RFI’s June 15, 2009 submission deadline, the TLC has been analyzing the responses and looks forward to sharing the agency’s next steps in the future. With over approximately 100,000 fares per day paid by credit card, passengers are utilizing a choice of payment they previously did not have while drivers are picking up fares they would have lost. Data has shown that trips paid with credit card have increased in the last year from 6% to about 26%, and tips generated an average of 18% of the total fare. Meanwhile, scores of lost items are found each week by the electronic trip search, including Australian Idol, Guy Sebastian’s brand new guitar and other musical equipment! Data is analyzed to better understand taxi needs and has been used in conjunction with planning two new TLC pilot programs - group rides from taxi stands and shared rides wherein passengers can share taxis that are heading in their direction. Text messages are being sent to drivers for fare opportunities, such as incoming cruise ships or events at the Jacob Javits Center, as well as for traffic alerts and emergencies. After the TLC finishes analyzing the RFI, we look forward to adding new features and improving the current system.
Australian Idol winner (2003) Guy Sebastian, sings a song for TLC staff, after TLC staff retrieved his guitar using the T-PEP system.
RFI FOR TAXI TECHNOLOGY 2.0, (CONTINUED) The Taxicab Passenger Enhancement Program (T-PEP), which has been installed in all 13,000 plus New York City taxis since autumn 2007, includes various TLC mandated technological enhancements. The T-PEP enhancements include; Automatic Trip Sheet Technology, a Driver Information Monitor (DIM) with text messaging capability, Credit/Debit Card Payment capability, and a Passenger Information Monitor (PIM) with a payment screen, live map, & various content. The RFI, which sought to gauge the various upgrades and options available for the improvement and further development of the current T-PEP technological enhancements, inspired over 150 responses from numerous types of technology companies from software and application developers to hardware manufacturers and systems integrators as well as members of the public. The next phase of this exciting and groundbreaking project will be a TLC-hosted Informational Exchange Conference on September 17, 2009.This event, to be held at the TLC’s 40 Rector Street building, is structured to answer your questions about the TLC, the New York City taxicab industry, and future plans as it relates to this endeavor. The event format will include a session of presentations by various TLC staff and other agency commissioners.The TLC will be presenting information about the taxi industry, how it operates, and the current T-PEP program.The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session.At the end of the event, lunch will be served and attendees will have the opportunity to network with various other technical and media providers. There is no fee to attend the conference.A complete agenda will be sent to attendees in the near future and will be posted on the TLC website in the near future. In anticipation of a strong response, it is requested that each company send no more than two (2) representatives to the conference. As the only TPEP 2.0 opportunity for taxicab industry representatives, city officials, and technology solution providers to interact in a conference environment, this event promises to set the tone and direction for this initiative.The TLC is excited to offer this invitation and looks forward to your continued participation in this highly anticipated endeavor. Office of the Chief of Staff 40 Rector Street, 5th Floor New York NY 10006 Tel: 212.676.1017, Fax: 212.676.2002 Since space is limited, please RSVP at http://nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/news/iec_response_form.shtml or by e-mail at policymail@tlc.nyc.gov as soon as possible.We will attempt to accommodate everyone that replies by September 7th, 2009. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the T-PEP System Implementation Analyst, Sam Shady at (212) 676-1140 or shadys@tlc.nyc.gov.
EFFECTIVE DATES FOR FHV RULES July 2, 2009 Base License 3 yrs (All FHVs) Base markings on vehicle (Livery ONLY) Interior vehicle markings (All FHVs)
New penalty point system (All FHVs)
2 new decals on rear quarter (Blk Car & Livery) New vehicles go to TLC for DMV inspection (FHVs)
Renewing vehicles go to TLC for DMV inspection (All FHVs)
ATTENTION BLACK CAR AND LIVERY OWNERS: You must have the new TLC decals (stickers) in your rear quarter windows by September 1, 2009. Starting August 10, 2009, you can come to the Taxi and Limousine Commission’s (TLC’s) Woodside facility to get your decals if you have not received them from your base. To get the decals, come to the Woodside facility between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. You do not need an appointment. Please make sure to bring your TLC license and vehicle permit with you. If you send your vehicle with a non TLC-licensed driver, they must bring something showing that they have the power of attorney from you. Take tints off of sedans, like Lincoln Town Cars, before you come to Woodside. Make sure to check these items before you come in:
Please call the Call Center at 212-227-6324 or visit our Web site at www.nyc.gov/tlc if you have any questions. TLC’s Woodside Inspection Site is located at: 24-55 BQE West, Woodside,NY
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