The Taxicab Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) held its 99th Annual Convention & Trade Show in Denver, from October 8-12. The event drew nearly 800 attendees from around the world, and featured approximately 100 vendors, showcasing industry products and services – plus a diverse seminar series and annual award ceremonies.

Prominent members of New York City’s For-Hire Vehicle (FHV) industry took home two of the organization’s most prestigious awards, and continue to play an important role at the TLPA.

Berj Haroutunian, President of Long Island City’s Vital Transportation, received TLPA’s 2017 “Limousine & Sedan Operator of the Year” award and Michael Masiello, a driver for Delux Transportation Services in Port Washington was TLPA’s 2017 “Limousine & Sedan Chauffeur of the Year.”

Ira Goldstein, Executive Director of the New York Black Car Fund and the Black Car Assistance Corporation, was named a TLPA Vice President and Dr. Avik Kabessa, CEO of Carmel Car & Limousine, is serving a three-year term on the TLPA’s Board of Directors.

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Berj Haroutunian, President of Long Island City’s Vital Transportation, receives the TLPA’s 2017 “Limousine & Sedan Operator of the Year” award.

Shafquat Chaudhary, President of Elite Limousine Plus, Inc. in Long Island City.

Right: Ira Goldstein (standing), Executive Director of the New York Black Car Fund and the Black Car Assistance Corporation, is named a TLPA Vice President.

TLPA Board Member, Avik Kabessa (right), CEO of Carmel Car & Limousine, offers insights at a TLPA seminar.

Michael Masiello, a driver for Delux Transportation Services in Port Washington, NY received the TLPA’s 2017 “Limousine & Sedan Chauffeur of the Year” award.

TLPA CEO, Alfred LaGasse (second from right), pictured with family members as he receives a Special Lifetime Achievement Award.

 

Haroutunian (left) and Wayne Baden, partner/attorney at Schlam Stone & Dolan, LLP

Goldstein (right) co-hosts a seminar with Frank Ciccarella from SCR Medical Transportation about “Duty of Care Policies and Information.”

 

 

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