2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the Victorian Taxi Association (VTA). This significant milestone is a good opportunity to reflect on the modernisation of the taxi industry over the past half century and our achievements as an association.
2014 marks the 50th anniversary of the Victorian Taxi Association (VTA). This significant milestone is a good opportunity to reflect on the modernisation of the taxi industry over the past half century and our achievements as an association.
To mark the start of a year of celebrations, the VTA cut cake with taxi drivers and operators at Ballarat Taxis on the 25th of February. The event was covered by the Ballarat Courier.
VTA President Kevin Gange offered words of encouragement to the industry as it responds to a changing regulatory environment. "I have seen a great deal of change in the industry over my many years as a driver, owner and operator of taxis and am proud of the role the VTA has played throughout the years leading the industry in times of change and being a facilitator of innovation."
The VTA CEO David Samuel has a positive view of the future saying "the VTA looks forward to the next 50 years with anticipation as we continue to lead the industry in to a new age, finding opportunities to expand through change and identify ways to open new streams of business."
Born of a coalition between metropolitan taxi depots, today the VTA has come to represent the interests of taxi businesses across the state from Mildura to Melbourne, Wodonga to Warrnambool.
The anniversary will also be marked with a gala dinner, driver specific events and the launch of a publication documenting the history of the association.
VTA President, Kevin Gange
VTA President, Kevin Gange (left), VTA Deputy President, Stephen Armstrong (right)
Image source: Ballarat Courier
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