by Madonna Long
The Washington Auto Show was a huge success for VPG Autos and the MV-1, which was displayed at Mayor Gray,s Taxi Display. Mayor Vincent C. Gray and DC Taxicab Commission (DCTC) Chairman Ron M. Linton (pictured above) introduced their vehicle exhibit earlier at the Verizon Center to display four proposed color schemes for the District,s taxicab fleet.
The intent of the DCTC is to move towards a standardized uniform color scheme for the DC taxicab industry in the District of Columbia and moving toward mandating upgrades to the industry by the Taxicab Modernization Act.
People at the auto show stopped by the MV-1 display where they could also vote on their favorite color scheme. Many people where very impressed by the MV-1 and the features that included universal design and a roomy taxi ride for everyone.
Chairman Ron Linton stopped by with his staff at the Taxi display at the auto show, as did members of the Department of Energy.
The MV-1 with the CNG features is an excellent choice for the taxi industry as it saves fuel, is green, made in the USA and is accessible to everyone. It,s truly a Taxi for All.
VPG representatives Steve Barker, Vice President of Sales, Jerod Chockley, Ian Minicuci and Madonna Long spent eleven days at the auto show greeting show attendees and educating them on the MV-1 with CNG by VPG Autos.
Steve Barker and Madonna Long enjoyed a night out with Mark Perriello, the CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). I had the great pleasure of having my friend Jeri, who is the coordinator for the Ms. Wheelchair D.C. program, also with Melissa, join me at the auto show. It,s always so great to have advocates who understand the importance of working on so many issues together.
It was a really productive day for me on Capitol Hill. I spent the day meeting new Pennsylvania Congressman Keith Rothfus. The highlight of my time was, of course, catching up with my friend Bob from Senator Reid,s office, where I snapped some great photos of his office and the U.S. Capital. I also stopped by to see Dina Titus, Representative from Nevada and long-time Nevadan friend; I am so pleased to see her on Capitol Hill again.
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