| 10/22/21 | Lyft Reveals 4,158 Reports of Sexual Assault in Its Safety Report: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/21/21 | “Mobility Justice:” How Cities Are Rethinking Public Transportation after COVID-19: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/20/21 | Matt Daus Discusses Next Level of Evolution for Taxi, Limo, and NEMT Industries: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/19/21 | Bus Industry Raises Alarm, Asks Congress for Pandemic Relief: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/18/21 | Matt Daus Addresses Uber & Lyft’s Entry into Taxi Ad Market: COVID-19 Transportation Update: |
| 10/15/21 | Holiday Travel May Be More Chaotic Than Ever this Year: Taxi Rooftops: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/14/21 | After Wild West Start, Scooter Providers Chase Scale to Survive: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/13/21 | U.S. to Lift Canada, Mexico Land Border Restrictions in November for Vaccinated Visitors: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/12/21 | President Biden Faces Pressure to Pass Infrastructure Bills This Month: COVID-19 Update |
| 10/8/21 | COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance for Federal Contractors Could Preview OSHA’s Rules |
| 10/7/21 | Parking is Back as an Office Amenity Post-COVID |
| 10/6/21 | Matt Daus' Rock Band to Headline Dallas, Texas Limousine Convention! – Coinciding with Release of Songs from Upcoming Album… |
| 10/5/21 | Democrats Aim to Pass Infrastructure, Social Spending Bills by the End of October: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/4/21 | That Uber or Lyft Trip May Be Worse for the Planet than Driving Yourself |
| 10/1/21 | Democrats Call off Infrastructure Vote after Negotiations Stall on Reconciliation Bill: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/30/21 | How Megacars, More Driving Could Cancel out EV Gains: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/30/21 | September 2021 COLUMN
Should My Transportation Company Mandate &
Promote Driver Vaccines? |
| 9/29/21 | Transit Funds Could Crack Under Pressure of the Budget Deadline:COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/28/21 | COVID-19 Variants Slow Pace of Business Travel Recovery: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/27/21 | House Began Debate on Infrastructure Bill Today: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/24/21 | Treasury Guidance Expands List of Eligible CERTS Expenses: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/23/21 | Democratic Leaders Racing Toward Monday Infrastructure Vote: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/22/21 | Progressives Say They Plan to Vote Against Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Next Week: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/21/21 | NYC Medallion Relief + Projections = Fuzzy Math: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/20/21 | Senior House Democrats Concede Likely Scale-Back of $3.5 Trillion Biden Spending Bill: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/17/21 | FTA Announces $25 Million Funding Opportunity to Help Transit Agencies: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/16/21 | Reconciliation Looking Good for Sustainable Transportation: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/15/21 | 500,000 Public Electric Vehicle Chargers Is the Wrong Goal: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/14/21 | Infrastructure Reconciliation Bills May Fail Over Democratic Infighting: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/13/21 | MaaS Faces Its Make-or-Break Moment: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/10/21 | Remembering September 11, 2001, and How it Impacted the NYC TLC: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/9/21 | Matt Daus Presented on the “Future of Taxis” at the National Shared Mobility Summit!: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/8/21 | More Risk, Less Coverage – How Rideshare Insurance Rules Shortchange NYC Crash Victims: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/2/21 | Walking Places Is Part of the Culture Wars Now: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/1/21 | What the Taxi of Tomorrow Could Have Been (Reminiscing on Taxi'07 Javits Center Showcase): COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/31/21 | Matt Daus Comments on the $65 Million Taxi Relief Fund, Now Stalled for Six Months: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/30/21 | Celebrating 114 Year Anniversary of the Taxicab!: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/27/21 | New York's Hottest Ride Hailing Service is the Taxi: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/26/21 | The First NYC Wheelchair Accessible Taxis!: COVID-19 Transportation Update: |
| 8/25/21 | Origins of the NYC Sustainable Taxi & For-Hire Vehicle Movement: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/24/21 | Celebrating the Origins of Taxi Technology: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/23/21 | Matt Daus Celebrates the 20 Year Anniversary of NYC TLC Commissioner Appointment: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/20/21 | August 2021 Column
EVs in the City: Are FHV Diamonds Forever?
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| 8/20/21 | Infrastructure Bill Would Cut the Employee Retention Tax Credit Short: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/19/21 | Federal Investigation into Tesla Autopilot Defects Could Pull 765,000 Cars from U.S. Roads: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/18/21 | The Bus Industry and the Coming Demographic Crisis: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/17/21 | Tesla Is Under Investigation Because its Cars Keep Hitting Emergency Vehicles: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/16/21 | Matt Daus to Deliver EV Car Rental Speech in Vegas Tomorrow: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/13/21 | U.S. Road Travel Rose 14.5% in June as Motorists Near Pre-Pandemic Driving: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/12/21 | House Democrats Press Leaders to Include More Funding for Electric Vehicles in Spending Plan |
| 8/11/21 | How the $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Will Direct Billions Toward Tech Spending: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/10/21 | Senate Passes $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/9/21 | Matt Daus to Deliver EV Infrastructure & Shared-Mobility Speech @ Transport Conference in Lima, Peru: COVID-19 Transportation Update: |
| 8/6/21 | Senate Fails to Finalize Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, Will Hold Key Vote Saturday: COVID-19 Transportation Update: |
| 8/5/21 | Congress Wants to Make Going to the Airport Less Miserable: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/4/21 | Matt Daus' Book Tour Continues - Multi-Modal Free Webinar Tomorrow |
| 8/3/21 | Here is What Comes Next for the $1 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/2/21 | EPA Webinar Alert: COVID-19: Aerosol Treatment Devices & Ozone Disinfection: COVID-19 Transportation Update: |
| 7/30/21 | Senate Set to Advance Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Today: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/29/21 | Funding Alert: FTA Opens $16.3 Million for Transit Planning to Address Equity: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/28/21 | Americans Want Green School Buses, but Congress Sells Them Short: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/27/21 | Biden’s Infrastructure Deal on Shaky Ground as Blame Game Begins: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/26/21 | Subject Line: Senate Vote On Revised Infrastructure Bill Expected Today: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/23/21 | Pittsburgh’s New MaaS Platform and Mobility Hubs Aim to Support “Universal Basic Mobility |
| 7/22/21 | Curb’s Trips Increase 800% as U.S. States Reopen: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/23/21 | July 2021 COLUMN
“IATR Announces 34th Annual (Virtual) Conference: “Regulatory Reboot!” |
| 7/21/21 | Global EV Battery Industry Will Be ‘Sold Out’ by 2025: Bank of America: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/20/21 | Negotiators Struggle to Finish Infrastructure Bill with Clock Ticking: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/19/21 | CDC Defends U.S. Transit Mask Mandate as Some Call for Scrapping: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/16/21 | Reconciliation Bill May Limit GOP Support for Infrastructure: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/15/21 | Democrats Confident Their Infrastructure Plans Are Coming Together: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/14/21 | Bipartisan Senate Group to Finalize Infrastructure Bill This Week: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/13/21 | Matt Daus Further Expands Transportation Corporate Law Team!: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/12/21 | Last Chance for CERTS Funding – Apply Now: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/9/21 | Business, Labor Groups Endorse Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/8/21 | Democrats Race to Push Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Through Senate: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/7/21 | Eric Adams Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary & Talks Transportation Policy w. Daus & Co.: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/6/21 | Grappling with School Bus Driver Shortages Continues Despite Funding Promises: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/2/21 | House Passes Surface Transportation Bill, but the Path Forward Is Unclear: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/1/21 | Matt Daus to Deliver EV Keynote Speech at Int'l Car Rental Convention in Vegas: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/30/21 | Biden Admin Praises Revel After NYC Snubs Its Tesla Taxi Plans: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/29/21 | Matt Daus Named to Top Transportation Power List: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/28/21 | U.S. Senate Republicans Press CDC to End Mask Mandate on Airplanes, Transit: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/25/21 | Details of the Infrastructure Deal Released: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/24/21 | March 2021 COLUMN
The CERTS Act Program: How Transportation Companies Can Apply for COVID-19 Relief Grants |
| 6/24/21 | “We Have a Deal,” Biden Says After Meeting with Senate Infrastructure Group: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/23/21 | Transport Bill in the Hands of Retiring Senator Toomey: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/22/21 | Biden and Congressional Leaders to Meet on an Infrastructure Bill: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/21/21 | CERTS Act Portal is Open Now! – Deadline to Apply is July 19th: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/18/21 | Senator Collins Pushes USDOT To Expedite COVID-19 Funds for Bus and Motorcoach Companies: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/17/21 | Daus to Deliver International Speech on Big Transportation Data Access & Privacy in a Multi-Modal Autonomous & Connected World Update-Thurs, June 17, |
| 6/16/21 | NYC 2021 Mayoral ElectionTransportation Policy Primer & Voter Guide: Candidates’ Positions & Plans: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/15/21 | Senators Face Roadblocks to Passing Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/14/21 | What the Next NYC Mayor Should Do on Transportation Policy: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/11/21 | Surface Transportation Legislation Movement in House and Senate: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/10/21 | Problem Solvers Caucus” in Congress Unveils $1.25 Trillion Infrastructure Plan: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/9/21 | NYC Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams & Matt Daus Discuss Transportation Policy!: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/8/21 | New EEOC Guidance Addresses COVID-19 Vaccine Incentives: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/7/21 | Taxi-mageddon is Coming Soon!: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/4/21 | Biden Wants GOP to Back More Spending: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/3/21 | Boston Consulting Group & Via Collaborates on TransitTech Study: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/2/21 | Infrastructure Negotiations Enter Make-or-Break Week: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/1/21 | Matt Daus’s Book Chapter on Taxis Published in the Routledge Handbook of Public Transport!: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/28/21 | $10 Billion Federal Proposal to Improve Transit Station Accessibility: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/28/21 | May 2021 COLUMN
The 2021 NYC Mayoral Election: What Candidates Are Saying About Transportation Issues & What the Next Mayor Should Do! |
| 5/27/21 | Congress Considering Fourth Stimulus Check: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/26/21 | How to Avoid COVID-19 Lawsuits!: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/25/21 | Bipartisan Infrastructure Talks on Life Support: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/24/21 | White House Makes $1.7 Trillion Infrastructure Counteroffer: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/21/21 | Biden Stimulus Plan – A Down Payment on Reviving American Cities?: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/20/21 | House Republicans Introduce $400 Billion Transportation Bill: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/19/21 | U.S. Treasury Expected to Open CERTS Portal by End of May: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/18/21 | Post-pandemic Innovation in Transit is Needed to Enhance Mobility and Economic Opportunities: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/17/21 | SBA Pushes Pending PPP Loan Applications To Community Financial Institutions: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/14/21 | U.S. Will Not Immediately Lift Mask Rules in Air Travel or Public Transit: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/13/21 | NYC Taxicab Fares Cheaper Than Uber & Lyft!: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/12/21 | What to Watch in the Car Share Rental Company Turf Wars: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/11/21 | New CERTS Grant Guidance Released for Bus & Motorcoach Industry!: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/10/21 | CERTS Act Transportation Business Grants Funding: Are You Ready to Apply?: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/7/21 | New Guidelines for the CERTS Grant Program for Bus and Motorcoach Operators : COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/6/21 | Biden’s Labor Department Rescinds Trump-Era Rule Affecting Gig Workers: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/5/21 | Gravity Announces Innovative New Electric Yellow Taxi Fleet: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/4/21 | Public Health Experts Press Biden on Travel Strategy amid Virus Surge in India: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 5/3/21 | Federal Mask Mandate for Travel Extended to September: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 4/30/21 | Matt Daus Moderates RHI Virtual Summit Session: The Future of Mobility: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 4/29/21 | Senators Discussing Bipartisan Infrastructure Plan: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 4/28/21 | Private School Bus and Motorcoach Industries Ask for Additional Relief from Congress: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 4/28/21 | April 2021 COLUMN
{11919509:1}2Assessing Post-Pandemic Options for Your Transportation Company: Should I Borrow, Buy, Sell, Merge, File or Retire? |
| 4/27/21 | U.S. States and Cities Await Guidelines on Spending Stimulus: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 4/26/21 | Pivotal U.S. Senate Democrat Wants “More Targeted” Infrastructure Bill: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 4/23/21 | Senate Republicans Unveil $568 Billion Infrastructure Counterproposal: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 4/22/21 | Senate Bill Would Make Gig Workers Permanently Eligible for Unemployment: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 4/21/21 | Congressional Democrats Push Funding to Electrify School Buses: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 4/20/21 | Employers Considering Returning To The Office As More Workers Get Vaccinated: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 4/19/21 | Deep Divisions Over Transit Threaten Highway Bill Bipartisanship: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 4/16/21 | USDOT Makes $1 Billion Available for Newly Branded RAISE Grants: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 4/15/21 | Treasury Creates New Office to Oversee COVID-19 Relief Programs: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 4/14/21 | Biden and Congressional Republicans Still Apart on Infrastructure Deal: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 4/13/21 | Public Transit Gets Fiscal Shot from the American Rescue Plan: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 4/12/21 | Matt Daus Hosts Transportation Chat with NYC Mayoral Hopeful Andrew Yang: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 4/9/21 | SBA Increases Loan Limits for COVID-19 EIDL Program: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 4/8/21 | Biden Open to Negotiating on Corporate Tax Hike to Pay for Infrastructure Plan: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 4/7/21 | President Biden Signals Willingness to Negotiate on Infrastructure Plan: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 4/6/21 | COVID-19 Vaccine Passports Are Coming Soon: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 4/5/21 | NYC Airport Access Fee Started Today!: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 4/1/21 | Biden Promises ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Investment: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/31/21 | USDOT Readies To Release $30.5 Billion To Transit Agencies: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/30/21 | NYC Congestion Pricing Can Move Forward After Feds Give Nod: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/29/21 | NYNJ Port Authority to Charge All For-Hire Vehicles for Airport Access: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/26/21 | U.S. Senate Votes to Extend Paycheck Protection Program: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/25/21 | Coronavirus Updates for NYC Schools: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/24/21 | Biden Administration Now Focuses on $3 Trillion Transportation, Infrastructure Plan: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/23/21 | U.S. Reps Call on Treasury Secretary Yellen to Act Quickly in Providing CERTS Funds: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/22/21 | March 2021 COLUMN
A Legal Roadmap for Vaccinating Ground Transportation Drivers– Should My Company Mandate & Promote Driver Vaccines? |
| 3/19/21 | Can Shared Mobility Survive the Pandemic? COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/18/21 | Warren, AOC Push $500 Billion Bill for Mass Transit: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/17/21 | Senators Debate What Cutting Carbon Emissions Means for Transportation Industry: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/16/21 | Daus Going to California: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/15/21 | Emerging Technologies in Public Transit: Legal Issues and Post-Pandemic Future: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/12/21 | PRO Act, Called ‘Most Important Labor Legislation in Several Generations,’ Passes House: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/11/21 | What Happened to the CERTS Act Funding?: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/10/21 | House Approves Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Plan: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/9/21 | New York City Announces Taxi Medallion Owner-Driver Relief Fund: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/9/21 | Last Chance to Register - Free IATR Webinar on Vaccine Safety & Priority Featuring CDC & NIOSH Experts on Wed., March 10, 2021 at 1pm EST / 10am PST. |
| 3/8/21 | Congress Poised to Deliver Billions More in Coronavirus Relief: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/5/21 | Banks Lobby Congress to Postpone PPP Loan Application Deadline: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/4/21 | Senate Gears Up for Marathon Effort in Push for COVID Relief: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/3/21 | Workers’ Comp Exclusive Remedy for COVID Transmission: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/2/21 | Transportation Funding Breakdown for Biden's $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Relief Package: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 3/1/21 | School Bus Mask Mandate Carries Stiff Penalties: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/26/21 | House Set to Approve Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Package, Send Bill to the Senate: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/25/21 | COVID-19 Relief Could Leave Bus Companies Behind: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/24/21 | Should I Buy or Sell My Transportation Company, or File for Bankruptcy?: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/23/21 | U.S. Senators Seek Quick Implementation of CERTS Act Funding for Bus and Motorcoach Companies: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/22/21 | No Tourism Travel Recovery Until 2024?!: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/19/21 | FMCSA Extends COVID-19 CDL, Med Card Waiver: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/19/21 | February 2021 COLUMN
Vaccine Priority for Commercial Bus Drivers |
| 2/18/21 | Former NY Governor Paterson & Radio Host John Catsimatidis Celebrate Driver Vaccine Victory!: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/17/21 | COVID-19 Relief Update – Checks, Unemployment, Vaccine & Government Funding: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/16/21 | The Future of MaaS – Daus Collaborates with Florence, Italy School of Regulation: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/12/21 | CDC Recommends Five Key Strategies to Reopen Schools: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/11/21 | Free Taxi Rides to Vaccination Appointments: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/10/21 | Congressional Democrats Set to Back More Than $50 Billion for Transportation Sector: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/9/21 | Transport Secretary "Mayor Pete" Buttigieg Considering COVID Test for Domestic Air Travel: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/8/21 | Bus Driver Vaccine Priority Needed Now!: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/5/21 | Senate Approves Budget Resolution to Sideline GOP on Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/4/21 | Business Travel Expected to Make Full Recovery by 2025: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/3/21 | NYC Prioritizes All TLC Licensed Drivers: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/2/21 | Breaking News: Driver Vaccine Victory in New York!: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 2/1/21 | Federal Mask Requirement for Surface Transportation Providers: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/29/21 | Kathryn Garcia is the 7th NYC Mayoral Candidate to Endorse Vaccine Priority for Drivers!: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/28/21 | NYC Mayor de Blasio Joins Fight for TLC Driver Vaccine Priority!: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/27/21 | NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer Voices His Support for Vaccine Priority for Drivers: IATR Daily COVID-19 Updates |
| 1/26/21 | NYC Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams Supports Push to Vaccinate Drivers Now!: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/19/21 | January 2021 COLUMN
IATR’sFirst Virtual Conference Recap & 34thAnnual ConferencePreview –Memphis 2021 |
| 1/25/21 | NYC Mayoral Candidate Shaun Donovan Supports Push to Vaccinate Drivers Now!: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/24/21 | NYC Mayoral Candidate Ray McGuire Supports Push to Vaccinate Drivers Now!: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/21/21 | Breaking News: Andrew Yang Supports Push to Vaccinate Drivers Now!: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/20/21 | Daus Pushes for Vaccine Priority for Drivers: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/19/21 | SBA Reopens the PPP Loan Program to All Lenders: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/15/21 | U.S. Labor Department’s Independent Contractor Rule May Not Stand for Long: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/14/21 | SBA is Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/13/21 | NY Excludes Taxi & For Hire Drivers from Vaccine Priority (But Public Transit Gets Shots): COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/12/21 | PPP Loan Application Forms Released: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/11/21 | The SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/8/21 | The SBA and Treasury Announce PPP Re-Opening; Issue New Guidance: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/7/21 | U.S. Dept. of Labor Finalizes Regulation on Independent Contractor Classification: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/6/21 | Airlines Urge White House to Require Testing for Travelers Instead of Travel Bans |
| 1/5/21 | SBA 7(a) Loans and 504 Microloans Are Now Partially Forgivable in New Relief Law COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 1/4/21 | SBA Extends COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Deadline to December 31, 2021: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/31/20 | Push for Bigger Checks Stalls in Senate, but $600 Payments are Being Sent Now: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/29/20 | Fate of Trump's $2,000 Checks Now Rests with GOP-Led Senate: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/28/20 | Three Big Ways Transportation Businesses Would Benefit From the New COVID-19 Relief Package: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/23/20 | Breaking News Update - Stimulus Legislation in Limbo; Trump Vetoes Defense Spending Law: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/22/20 | Where Transit Stands with COVID-19 Relief Bill and FY21 Omnibus Legislation: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/21/20 | Here is What is in the New Stimulus Package: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/19/20 | December 2020 COLUMN
Taxi & For-Hire Business Opportunities with Government & Public Transit Agencies in 2021 and Beyond |
| 12/18/20 | Congress Rushes to Reach Deal on $900 Billion in COVID Relief and Avoid Government Shutdown: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/17/20 | Lawmakers Close to Stimulus Deal: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/16/20 | Congressional Deal Close on Liability Protections for Transport Businesses + Transit Bailouts: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/15/20 | Pete Buttigieg Nominated US Transportation Secretary: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/14/20 | Limo Drivers To Get Rapid COVID Tests Upon Passenger Request: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/11/20 | Pfizer Vaccine Endorsed – So When Will Transport Workers/Drivers Receive It?: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/10/20 | Congress Sets December 18 Deadline to Wrap Up COVID-19 Relief Measure: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/9/20 | You May Still Get a December Stimulus Check. Here is Why – and From Whom: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/8/20 | Congress Aims to Create a Deal For Spending and COVID-19 Relief: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/7/20 | $908 Billion COVID Stimulus May Include More PPP $$$: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/4/20 | Is A Stimulus Deal Really Happening? – Congress Trying to Avoid Gov’t Shutdown on Dec. 11th!: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/3/20 | Democrats Propose $900 Billion COVID Stimulus Plan: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/2/20 | CDC Recommends Vaccine Priority for Transportation Workers (Phase 1B): COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 12/1/20 | Congress Returns to Face Funding Deadline, Pressure on Coronavirus Aid |
| 11/30/20 | IATR President Matt Daus to Participate in UITP’s Taxi and Ride-Hailing Digital Conference |
| 11/30/20 | Matt Daus Speaking on EU Ride-Hail Regulation & EVs in the USA: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/25/20 | Hopes for a New Stimulus Package are Revived: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/24/20 | Many COVID Relief Programs Are Due to Expire at the End of 2020.: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/23/20 | Matt Daus Addressed School Technology Summit: Setting a New Vision for Pupil Transportation: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/19/20 | November 2020 COLUMN
PROPOSITION 22PASSED!SO WHAT’S NEXT FOR NY, CALIFORNIA& THE U.S.? |
| 11/20/20 | Trump Team to Yank Emergency Economic Support: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/19/20 | IRS: Transportation Business Owners Expecting PPP Loan Forgiveness Can’t Deduct Expenses: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/18/20 | NASA Says Air Pollution Down; Dems Stimulate Stalled Stimulus Talks: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/17/20 | Free Airport & Prop 22 Webinar Tomorrow - Daus Updates on NY AB5 Legislation: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/16/20 | Emerging Technologies in Public Transit – Legal Issues and the Post-Pandemic Future: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/13/20 | COVID Infections Surge, While Congress Remains Paralyzed: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/12/20 | Biden Says People Need Coronavirus Relief ‘Right Now’: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/11/20 | Matt Daus to Discuss AB 5, Prop 22 and the Impact in New York and elsewhere: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/10/20 | Matt Daus’ Interview – Corporate Black Car & Limo Service = Tech + Commuter Shuttles: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/9/20 | Matt Daus Participates in "What’s the Healthiest Way to Get to the Airport" Teleconference |
| 11/6/20 | Status of New COVID-19 Relief Still in Limbo TBD: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/5/20 | State and Local Transit Ballot Measures Won in a Landslide on Election Day: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/4/20 | Prop 22 Passes in California: TNCs Exempt from AB 5 – But NOT Taxis or Limousines: COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/3/20 | Transportation Issues on the Ballot for Voting Today!-COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 11/2/20 | Matt Daus to Speak at AARP on Safe Senior Transportation-COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 10/30/20 | House Speaker Says COVID-19 Relief Deal Still Elusive-COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 10/29/20 | Harvard Study: Flying Presents Low Risk of COVID-19 With Multi-Layer Approach - COVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 10/28/20 | S. Senate Adjourns & Hopes for a Pre-Election Stimulus Agreement EvaporateCOVID- 19 Transportation Update |
| 10/27/20 | Stimulus Hope on Hold until After Election as Senate Leaves DC-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/26/20 | Michigan Law Enacted to Protect Businesses from COVID-19 Lawsuits COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/23/20 | CDC to Roll Out COVID-19 Vaccine Monitoring System COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/22/20 | CDC Updates Guidelines for COVID-19 Contacts COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/21/20 | Pelosi & Mnuchin Restart Stimulus Talks: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/20/20 | Matt Daus Speaking @International Car Rental Show - AB5-Prop 22 & Post-COVID Biz Opportunities: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/19/20 | Some States Still Paying Drivers Extra $300 in Unemployment Benefits: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/20/20 | October 2020 COLUMN
VEHICLE LEASING & RENTALS IN A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD |
| 10/16/20 | Senate to Propose “Slim” $500 Billion Stimulus Next Week: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/15/20 | SBA Plan to Forgive 70% of PPP Loans; IATR Releases Model Pandemic Regulations: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/15/20 | IATR Releases COVID-19 Model Regulations - Hearing on October 28, 2020 at 9:30am EST |
| 10/14/20 | More Payroll Protection $$$ On the Way Next Week?: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/13/20 | Matt Daus to Deliver Keynote Speech on Future of Vehicle Leasing Tomorrow: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/13/20 | IATR Announces Micro-Transit Hack-a-Thon Award Winners - Regulator, Academic & Industry Review Panel: October 27th @ 1PM EDT |
| 10/12/20 | U.S. Plans to Resume Travel to London Without Quarantines: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/9/20 | New PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidelines Issued: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/8/20 | Last Chance to Register for the IATR 2020 Virtual Conference Registration & Sponsorship Deadline is Friday, October 9, 2020! |
| 10/8/20 | Trump Reverses His Reversal on Stimulus Talks?!?!: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/7/20 | Trump Now Pushing More PPE + $1200 Stimulus Checks: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/6/20 | President Trump halts coronavirus relief talks until after Nov. 3 election: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/5/20 | Trump Pushes Stimulus Deal While in Hospital: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/2/20 | House Passes $2.2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Bill: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 10/1/20 | White House Offers New Stimulus Plan: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/30/20 | $2 Trillion HEROES Act + More Stimulus Checks: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/29/20 | Alert to Transportation Companies – US DOL Proposes New Rules to Determine IC Status: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/29/20 | AB5 & Prop 22 - The End of TNCs... Or, A New Beginning? Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm |
| 9/25/20 | New Coronavirus Aid Proposal: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/24/20 | Matt Daus School Bus Tech Talk Now Available: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/23/20 | Last Chance to Register for the Matt Daus Bus Tech Talk at 10:15am EST: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/22/20 | CDC Flip Flops Again, Reversing Yesterday’s Reversal of New COVID Health & Safety Guidance: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/21/20 | Preview of Model Transportation Regulations for COVID-19 (IATR-UITP): COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/18/20 | September 2020 COLUMN
Regulations for Taxi, For-Hire TNC Transportation Providers – Mandates, Resurgences |
| 9/17/20 | Trump Trumps Republicans On More Stimulus $$$: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/16/20 | House Politically Quarantines Until COVID Stimulus Passage: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/15/20 | House Bipartisan Stimulus Plan Coming: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/14/20 | Matt Daus to Deliver School Bus COVID Safety Tech Talk (Free Registration): COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/11/20 | CDC Removes International Air Travel Restrictions: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/10/20 | Matt Daus Addresses the Association for Commuter Transport (another free Webinar): COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/9/20 | Republican ‘Skinny’ Stimulus Bill Finalized & Heading for Vote: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/8/20 | U.S. Senate Stimulus Bill Helps Airline & Travel Industry: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/4/20 | NY Workers’ Comp Board – Clarifies Coverage Available for Drivers Contracting COVID-19: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/3/20 | Micromobility Post-COVID Bike Share Ridership Rebound: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/2/20 | Alert To Transportation Companies: Payroll Tax Cuts Take Effect Today: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/1/20 | Stimulus Deal Getting Closer: Possible New Funding for Transportation & Infrastructure: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 9/1/20 | IATR Releases 2020 Virtual Conference Program - Registration & Sponsorship Re-Opens for 33rd Annual Conference! |
| 8/31/20 | White House Confirms Movement on Stimulus: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/28/20 | Democrats Are ‘Not Budging’ on Second Stimulus Bill: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/27/20 | White House Chief of Staff Predicts No Relief Bill Until After September: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/26/20 | Federal Transit Administration Launches Pandemic Recovery Forum for Transit Industry: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/25/20 | CDC Drops 14-Day Self-Quarantine Recommendation: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/24/20 | Registration Opens for the IATR’s Virtual Conference to be held October 26-29, 2020!: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/21/20 | More $1200 Stimulus Checks on the Way?: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/20/20 | IATR Releases 2020 Virtual Conference Program - Registration & Sponsorship Re-Opens for 33rd Annual Conference! |
| 8/20/20 | The Future of the NYC Taxi Medallion Industry (NYC Taxi News Free Marathon Podcast) |
| 8/19/20 | New GOP 'Skinny' COVID Relief Plan Released: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/20/20 | August 2020 COLUMN
The Post-Pandemic Future for Electric Vehicles (EVs) |
| 8/18/20 | New Smaller GOP Stimulus Package Unveiled: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/17/20 | No Stimulus Deal – U.S. Senators Leave D.C.!: -19 Transportation Update |
| 8/14/20 | Congress Breaks for Summer – No Stimulus Deal!: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/13/20 | $400 Federal Unemployment Benefit Slashed To $300 By States: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/12/20 | Congressional COVID-19 Relief Package Officially On Hold?: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/11/20 | The Future of Electric Vehicles = Trump vs. Biden + Norway: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/10/20 | US President's Pandemic Executive Orders Explained: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/7/20 | Congressional Stimulus Update – 3 Options: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/7/20 | SBA Changes PPP Rules!: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/6/20 | Last Chance to RSVP for Tomorrow’s EV & Emerging Tech Webinar: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/5/20 | Matt Daus Discusses Electric Vehicles Thurs., Aug. 6th @ 11am EDT (Register Now): COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/4/20 | Matt Daus on Radio Show Discussing NYC COVID Taxi Crisis: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 8/1/20 | Daus Addresses Taxi Ridership Decline on Radio Show this Sunday at 8:00am EST: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/31/20 | NYC TLC Post-Pandemic Industry Stats Finally Released: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/30/20 | Micro-Mobility in NYC – Revel, Lyft, Lime, Councilman Cabrera & TA: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/29/20 | Has U.S. Senate Crushed Public Transit Bailout Hopes?: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/28/20 | NYC TLC Regulated Industry Leaders Discuss Re-Opening: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/24/20 | Stimulus Preview = $Checks + Unemployment + Tax Cuts + Liability Protection + PPP Extension: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/25/20 | July 2020 COLUMN
IATR’s 33rd Annual ‘Virtual’ Conference “Resilient Regulation!” October 26th-29th, 2020 |
| 7/24/20 | U.S. Payroll Tax Cut Off the Table, But $100 Billion in School Aid May Come: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/23/20 | US Senate Plans "Handful" of Stimulus Bills: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/22/20 | NY MTA Public Transit Free On-Demand Webinar: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/21/20 | New Federal Stimulus Money Coming Soon?: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/18/20 | NY State Board of Regents School Re-Opening Transportation Guidance: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/17/20 | Daus on TV Discussing Pandemic Politics, Robert Moses & Dire Public Transit Future: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/16/20 | California PUC Proposes Mandate of CDC Guidance, Safety Plans & Driver Training: COVID-19 Transportation Updates |
| 7/15/20 | School Re-Opening Transportation Primer: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/14/20 | Tax Day is this Wed., July 15th – PPP Forgiven Loans Not Taxable; EIDL Grants Taxable: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/11/20 | COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/10/20 | Business Disruption Pandemic Insurance Coverage Primer: COVID-19 Transportation Update - Thurs |
| 7/9/20 | Re-Opening NY for Bikes, Taxis, FHVs, Scooters, Mopeds (2 Free Webinars Tomorrow): COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/8/20 | Last Chance to Register – NY Re-Opening Webinar: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/7/20 | Micro-Mobility in NYC - Free IATR/UTRC Webinar Thurs. July 9th at 3:00 pm (Register Now): COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/3/20 | Help for the Bus Industry on the Way! – Federal CERTS Relief Act; NY Re-Opening Bus Panel Webinar; Bus Safety Plan Webinar |
| 7/2/20 | Bus COVID-19 Safety Webinar Recording Available Now: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 7/1/20 | FREE WEBINAR Today: Bus Re-Opening Compliance & Risk Mitigation - July 1, 2020 at 2:00pm EDT. |
| 6/30/20 | UTRC/IATR Announces Public Transit Panel Webinar Speakers |
| 6/30/20 | Free UTRC-IATR Webinar Series: Re-Opening New York's Transportation Ecosystem (July 8-9) - Register Now (Space Limited) |
| 6/27/20 | Travel Tax Credit Stimulus Package On the Way for Transportation Companies? |
| 6/26/20 | Free Webinar: Re-Opening NY's Transportation System (Registration Now Open) |
| 5/26/20 | June 2020 COLUMN
The Impact of COVID-19 on Transportation Ecosystem: An International Perspective on Mobility Trends |
| 6/25/20 | European Union May Ban Travel from U.S |
| 6/24/20 | Report Released – “Act of God” Pandemic Provisions in Transportation Contracts |
| 6/23/20 | Avoid Lawsuits & Claims - Implement “Return to Work” Safety Plans Now! |
| 6/20/20 | Does Your Transportation Company Have a “Return to Work Safety Plan? |
| 6/19/20 | EEOC Guidance Prohibits COVID-19 Antibody Testing by Transportation Companies: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/18/20 | MTA Reveals NYC Public Transit Re-Opening Plan: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/17/20 | US SBA’s EIDL Program Open Again!: COVID-19 Transportation Update |
| 6/16/20 | Updated NYC Mobility Data & Trends During Pandemic: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Monday, June 15, 2020. |
| 6/13/20 | Canadian Transportation Worker PPE Plan: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Friday, June 12, 2020. |
| 6/12/20 | NLA & Global Virus Network Driver & Rider Hygiene Protocol: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Wednesday, June 11, 2020. |
| 6/11/20 | Motor Carrier Transportation Worker Safety Legislation: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Wednesday, June 10, 2020. |
| 6/10/20 | NIOSH Releases Post-Pandemic Driver Safety Guidelines: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Tuesday, June 9, 2020. |
| 6/9/20 | The FED Expands Main Street Loan Program: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Monday, June 8, 2020. |
| 6/6/20 | PPP Flexibility Act Becomes Law – Loan Deadline is June 30th: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Friday, June 5, 2020. |
| 6/5/20 | U.S. Senate Passes Law Liberalizing & Extending PPP Benefits – Trump to Sign ASAP: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Thursday, June 4, 2020. |
| 6/3/20 | Vodcast with NYC Council Transportation Chair Ydanis Rodriguez: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Wednesday, June 3, 2020. |
| 6/2/20 | Breaking News! - FHVs Ordered Off the Road @ 8:00 PM EDT Tonight: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Tuesday, June 2, 2020. |
| 6/1/20 | House Passes PPP Loan Forgiveness Bill: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Monday, June 1, 2020. |
| 5/30/20 | New CDC School Bus Re-Opening Guidance: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Friday, May 29, 2020. |
| 5/29/20 | PPP Loan Forgiveness for Transportation Costs: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Thursday, May 28, 2020. |
| 5/28/20 | Post-COVID-19 Mobility Predictions & Trends (Free Webcast): COVID-19 Transportation Update – Wednesday, May 27, 2020 |
| 5/27/20 | New $100 Million NY State Loan Program for Small Businesses Re-Opening!: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Tuesday, May 26, 2020. |
| 5/26/20 | May 2020 COLUMN
What the IATR and Transportation Regulators Are Doing to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| 5/26/20 | IATR-PHOTOS |
| 5/23/20 | Regulatory Response in Europe, Asia, Australia & Middle East (Free On Demand Webinar): COVID-19 Transportation Update – Friday, May 22, 2020 |
| 5/22/20 | UPCOMING FREE WEBCAST - City Infrastructure Friday, May 22nd at 2:00pm EDT |
| 5/21/20 | Live Webcast - City Transportation Infrastructure - tomorrow at 2:10 pm EDT: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Thursday, May 21, 2020 |
| 5/20/20 | LA DOT’s Response to the Pandemic: COVID-19 Transportation Update – Wednesday, May 20, 2020 |
