International Association of Transportation Regulators

12/12/2025

🚀 2026 IATR Membership Renewal & Early Bird Registration Is Now Open!

Lock in your rate before December 31, 2025. Learn more here: https://conta.cc/4psxDKp

Whether you’re a regulatory agency, transportation authority, or industry partner, now is the time to renew your IATR membership for 2026 and secure discounted Early Bird pricing.

💼 Early Bird Rates (Now through Dec 31, 2025):

Regulatory Members: $700 USD (increases to $1,000 on Jan 1, 2026)
Associate & Industry Members: $900 USD (increases to $1,500 on Jan 1, 2026)

🌍 A Growing Global Community

The mobility landscape continues to evolve, and so does IATR. Our membership now includes:

🚇 Public transit authorities
🚦 Municipal & state DOTs and DMVs
🛡️ Insurance departments
🛫 Airports
🤖 AV, AAM & NEMT regulators
🗺️ Planning agencies
💡 Experts in technology, accessibility, sustainability, micromobility, behavioral health, and road safety

This growth reflects IATR’s commitment to supporting regulators across every mode of transportation.

✈️ Get Ready for the IATR Global Tour in 2026

Following a successful 2025 — including our inaugural Latin American Forum in Mexico City and our Nashville Annual Conference — we’re excited to announce next year’s international programming:

🇬🇧 London Forum – April 24, 2026
🇨🇦 Montreal Forum – May 2026
🌎 Latin America Forum – Date TBA
🎰 Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada – Fall 2026

🎓 Why Join or Renew? IATR Membership Benefits

IATR members receive exclusive access to:

🎥 Past conference recordings & educational materials
✉️ Daily news blast/snips email
🧑‍💻 Committees including:
• TNC Working Group
• Technology & Innovation
• Accessible Transportation
• Health & Safety
• International Committees (Canada, Australia, UK/EU, Latin America)
💬 Ability to send surveys to members
📑 Reports, model regulations, and best practices
💸 Discounts for conferences & events
🌍 Networking with regulators and mobility leaders worldwide

🔗 Learn More & Stay Connected

Renew your membership, register for the annual conference, and explore upcoming IATR programs at: www.iatr.global

For sponsorships or additional info, email: [email protected]

For questions on forums, speaking opportunities, collaborations, and partnerships, please contact:
👤 Matthew Daus, President
👩‍💼 Kim Ramkishun, Executive Director
🤝 Eric Richardson, Membership Director

Follow us on LinkedIn for updates, news, and insights throughout 2026 and beyond:
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/iatr-global

✨ Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, healthy, and joyful holiday season.

We look forward to partnering with you — and seeing you around the world in 2026! 🎉

12/04/2025

🌐 Save the Date: IATR Accessible Transportation Committee Meeting

📅 Tuesday, December 9, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT
🔗 RSVP: https://conta.cc/48TC0Iw

We’re bringing together accessibility leaders, regulators, and mobility innovators for an important discussion on advancing equitable transportation across North America.

💬 Featured Guest Speaker:

Holly Graham, Vice President, Transportation Network Operations & Ex*****on, Modivcare

Holly will share national insights on:

*Accessibility modernization in NEMT
*Network performance and rider support
*Equity for seniors, ADA riders & vulnerable populations
*Opportunities to strengthen regulator partnerships

👥 Committee Co-Chairs:

Rupal Bapat – Deputy Commissioner, BACP (Chicago)
Isabelle Ducharme – Chairwoman, Kéroul (Canada)

📝 Open to: All IATR Regulator & Associate Members

If you’re interested in joining the Accessible Transportation Committee or attending, please email: [email protected] by COB December 8

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11/25/2025

🚦 Join Us for the Next IATR Health & Safety Committee Meeting! 🚦
Thursday, December 4, 2025 · 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT
🔗 RSVP here: https://conta.cc/3XRpRxm

The IATR Health & Safety Committee is convening next week, and we’re excited to bring together regulators, researchers, and industry partners for an important conversation on advancing roadway safety and driver well-being across all modes of transportation.

This meeting will provide a collaborative forum to discuss best practices around:
✔️ Driver physical & mental health
✔️ Training and professional development
✔️ Safety technologies
✔️ Vision Zero–aligned initiatives
✔️ Emerging issues impacting drivers and road users

We’ll also share a brief recap of our 2025 Annual Conference in Nashville, offer a preview of our 2026 Mini Forums & Annual Conference in Las Vegas, and welcome a special guest:

🎤 Guest Speaker: Hansu Kim, Chairman of Flywheel Technologies
He will discuss Flywheel’s integration of Nexar dash cameras, AI-driven safety insights, and new innovations in mobility technology.

Open to all IATR Regulator & Associate Members. After registering, attendees will receive meeting access details via email.
If you have questions or would like to join the committee, please reach out to me at [email protected]

Looking forward to a productive and engaging session with our IATR community!

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09/25/2025

✨ IATR is Proud to Announce SilverRide as an Official Sponsor of the 38th Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee! ✨

The International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) is excited to welcome SilverRide as a sponsor of the 38th Annual Conference, taking place September 26–30, 2025, in Music City. 🎶

Founded in 2007, SilverRide is a nationally recognized leader in door-through-door transportation for older adults, people with disabilities, and anyone needing extra care and assistance. More than just a ride, SilverRide provides a personalized travel companion service, ensuring riders are supported every step of the way. In recent years, they have also become a major provider of paratransit services, partnering with leading agencies nationwide.

By combining compassionate, highly trained drivers with a strong focus on safety, accessibility, and innovation, SilverRide empowers people to maintain independence, access essential services, and stay connected to their communities. Their mission aligns perfectly with IATR’s vision of “Multi-Modal Mobility Innovation for All.”

💬 Jeff Maltz, CEO of SilverRide:
“SilverRide is proud to sponsor the 38th Annual IATR Conference. The IATR’s work to advance safe and equitable transportation for all aligns closely with our mission, and we are grateful for their leadership.”

We are thrilled to have SilverRide’s support and look forward to their contributions at in Nashville!

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09/25/2025

🎶 Get Ready for IATR’s 38th Annual Conference in Nashville! 🎶

The countdown is on! From September 26–30, 2025, regulators, industry leaders, and partners from across the globe will gather in Music City for the 38th Annual IATR Conference.

This year’s theme, “Regulatory Movement: A Mobility Symphony,” sets the stage for five days of innovation, collaboration, and best practices shaping the future of transportation regulation.

✨ Conference Highlights ✨
📅 Sept. 26 – Ice Breaker Happy Hour
📅 Sept. 27 – Welcome Reception at Cross-Eye Critters (casual)
📅 Sept. 28 – Opening Ceremony with the Mayor of Nashville + Waymo AV Display 🚘
📅 Sept. 29 – Dinner & Gala at Chief’s on Broadway (boots & hats encouraged 🤠)
📅 Sept. 30 – Innovation Challenge & Committee Concerto

🏨 Host Hotel: Graduate Nashville – right in Midtown, steps from Music Row & Broadway
🚖 $40 Uber Voucher (Sept. 25 – Oct. 1) available in the WHOVA app for local rides
📱 WHOVA App – your hub for the agenda, speakers, networking & updates

🌤 Packing Tip: Warm days + cool evenings. Business casual for sessions, casual for Saturday, Nashville flair for the Gala!

🌟 A huge thank you to our sponsors, regulators, committee chairs, and members who make IATR a success every year.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Nashville for a week of learning, networking, and celebrating mobility innovation! 🎸

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09/24/2025

🚖 IATR is Proud to Announce Curb Mobility as an Official Sponsor of the 38th Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee! 🎶

The International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) is excited to welcome Curb Mobility as a sponsor of the 38th Annual Conference, taking place September 26–30, 2025 in Music City.

As a driver-first company, Curb delivers technology-driven solutions that strengthen the mobility ecosystem by:
✅ Equipping licensed taxi and for-hire fleets with advanced tools for efficiency and transparency
✅ Supporting over 100,000 professional drivers across 65+ U.S. and U.K. cities
✅ Powering millions of rides and facilitating billions in payments annually
✅ Partnering with cities to ease congestion, advance equity, and improve urban mobility

From innovations like Curb Optima for route optimization to Curb Flow, which unifies ride requests across networks and boosts fleet utilization, Curb is modernizing urban transportation while creating more profitable opportunities for drivers and better experiences for riders.

We are thrilled to have Curb Mobility as part of and look forward to their insights on building smarter, more inclusive, and sustainable mobility systems.

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09/24/2025

🚖 IATR is Proud to Announce Voyager Global Mobility as an Official Sponsor for the 38th Annual Conference in Nashville! 🎶

The International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) is excited to welcome back Voyager Global Mobility (VGM) as a sponsor of our 38th Annual Conference, taking place September 26–30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.

From its Brooklyn roots as Buggy TLC to its global presence today, Voyager Global Mobility has become a leader in subscription vehicles and fleet management for the rideshare industry. With operations in New York, Mexico City, Costa Rica, Phoenix, Dallas, Orlando, Miami, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Houston, and beyond, VGM continues to expand across the U.S. and internationally.

With a driver-first model, innovative fleet solutions, and a strong commitment to EV adoption and green infrastructure, Voyager is helping shape the future of sustainable mobility. Their portfolio includes Fasttrack, Mi Nave, Prestarte, UCars, Buggy, and Buggy Gov, serving both rideshare drivers and paratransit services nationwide.

We’re delighted to have VGM back as a sponsor and look forward to their contributions to conversations on mobility, sustainability, and innovation at .

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09/23/2025

🚖✨ Plenary Session 7: Mobility Management – Big Events & Nightlife Transportation ✨🚖

📅 Monday, September 29, 2025 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM

How do regulators ensure safe, efficient, and coordinated transportation during the world’s biggest events and busiest nights? From the Olympics and FIFA World Cup to concerts, festivals, and nightlife districts, mobility management is at the center of success. https://conta.cc/3KBq4RT

This dynamic session will cover:
🔹 Curb management, temporary licensure & reciprocity to increase vehicle supply
🔹 Inter-agency and industry coordination
🔹 Lessons from Coachella, World Cup (FIFA), and preparations for the LA Olympics
🔹 Nightlife transportation trends & the role of “Nightlife Mayors”
🔹 Public-private partnerships with taxis, TNCs, limos, buses & shuttles
🔹 Nashville’s approach and best practices from exemplary cities

Moderator:
🎤 Karina Ricks, Partner, CityFi

Speakers:
Rupal Bapat – City of Chicago BACP & IATR Accessible Transportation Co-Chair
Benton McDonough – Director, Nashville Mayor’s Office of Nightlife & Metro Beer Board
Jarvis Murray – Los Angeles DOT & IATR Technology & Innovation Chair
Jim Peters – Founder & President, Responsible Hospitality Institute
Jill Plaza – SunLine Transit Agency

Plus, a preview of the Innovation Challenge with Doug Bermudez, Miami-Dade.

👉 Join us in Nashville as regulators, industry leaders, and innovators share insights on how to move people safely and seamlessly during big events and nightlife peaks.

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09/19/2025

🎶 Plenary Session 6: Mobility Association Symphony 🚖🚌🚐✈️
📅 Monday, September 29, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (CT)

For the first time ever, IATR will bring together association leaders from across the mobility spectrum—airports, chauffeured transportation, taxis, buses/motor coaches, and non-emergency medical transportation—for a wide-ranging discussion on the issues shaping the future of regulated industries.

This unprecedented session will spotlight the priorities, challenges, and innovations that each organization is tackling, from driverless cars and electrification to insurance, labor, reciprocity, modernization, and public–private partnerships. No topic is off limits as associations and regulators engage in a candid exchange aimed at achieving more consonance than dissonance—building a true regulatory mobility symphony.

👨‍⚖️ Moderator: Matthew W. Daus, President, IATR

🎤 Speakers:
Dave Bird & Ray Mundy, Airport Ground Transportation (AGTA)
Glenn Every, Bus Association of New York State (BANY)
Peter Hicks, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Accreditation Commission (NEMTAC)
Dan Reid, The Transportation Alliance (TTA)
Rick Versace, National Limousine Association (NLA)

Join us in Nashville as the voices of multiple industries come together on one stage for the first time in IATR history. https://conta.cc/4n3iT3n

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09/18/2025

🚀 Plenary Session 1: International Regulator “Star Trek” 🌍
📅 Sunday, September 29, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (CT)

Once again, IATR will bring together regulators from across the globe for one of our most anticipated sessions—International Regulator “Star Trek.” This year’s discussion will focus on the regulatory agency of the future, with insights on:
✨ Public–private partnerships
✨ Mobility data platforms & modernization
✨ Interagency coordination

👨‍💼 Moderator: Carlton Thomas, Board Chair, International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR)

🎤 Speakers include regulators from:

🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington (King County)

🇸🇬 Singapore (Land Transport Authority & Singapore Bus Academy)

🇲🇽 Guanajuato, Mexico (Dirección General de Transporte)

🇨🇦 Montréal, Canada (Agence de mobilité durable)

🇫🇯 Fiji (Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission)

Join us in Nashville as international leaders share their perspectives on building the next generation of mobility regulation. https://conta.cc/3I58XHB

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09/18/2025

🚖 IATR is Proud to Announce the Independent Drivers Guild (IDG) as an Official Sponsor of the 38th Annual Conference in Nashville! 🎶🌟
📅 September 26–30, 2025

The International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) is proud to welcome back the Independent Drivers Guild (IDG) as a sponsor of the 38th Annual Conference.

IDG is a driver-led, driver-powered advocacy group fighting for the rights of for-hire drivers nationwide. Since its founding in 2016, IDG has grown into the leading driver organization in the U.S., representing 80,000 for-hire drivers in New York City and advocating for more than 250,000 drivers across NY, NJ, CT, MA, and IL.

From securing fair wages and affordable benefits to creating protections against unfair deactivation, IDG has led the way in advancing drivers’ rights through grassroots action, advocacy, and collective bargaining.

We’re excited to have IDG’s voice at , ensuring the perspectives of drivers are included in the important conversations shaping the future of mobility.

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09/17/2025

🚍 Plenary Session 4: Public Transit Partnerships with Taxis, FHVs, and TNCs – The Taxicab Exception & Beyond

📅 Monday, September 29, 2025
🕣 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
📍 IATR 38th Annual Conference – Nashville, TN

How can public transit better integrate with taxicabs, for-hire vehicles, and TNCs? This panel will explore first-and-last mile partnerships, the use of accessible taxis in paratransit, and lessons from U.S. DOT’s Mobility on Demand Sandbox Program.

Highlights include:
✅ International comparisons of pilot projects
✅ A debate on the FTA’s Taxicab Exception for drug & alcohol testing
✅ Draft report release + regulator feedback session
✅ Scaling pilot programs & funding solutions
✅ The future of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) and the role of open data

🎤 Moderator: Alex Elegudin, CEO, Wheeling Forward + former Accessibility Chief, MTA

🌍 Speakers:
Quemuel Arroyo, MTA
Carl Fredlund, MobilityData
Holly Graham, Modivcare
Nicole Rege, UZURV
Judy Shanley, Easterseals
Dmitriy Vanchugov, Uber
Warren Whitlock, Race Forward
Marilyn Yokley, WeGo Public Transit

This session will bring together leading voices in transit, accessibility, mobility, and regulation to tackle one of the most important conversations in multimodal innovation. Click here to learn more: https://conta.cc/4gu0GcV

👉 Join the dialogue in Nashville as we shape the future of transit partnerships!

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