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| Achievements
By working in solidarity, Taxi Workers Alliance of Pennsylvania has secured many victories for human rights, economic justice, and well being for Taxi Workers
- December 07 - TWA negotiated with Philadelphia International Airport to lower the fees associated with the AVI system.
- September 07 - Historic Phila./NYC Taxi Strike, over 25,000 taxi drivers stood in solidarity.
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September 07 - TWA and NSC partnered for first Immigration Rights workshop.
- November 06 - TWA eliminated court fees from the PPA if drivers were found innocent in the courts.
- October 06 - TWA began low cost legal referral service for taxi
workers and their families.
- May 06 - TWA along with Brotherhood organized First Citywide Strike with 98% participation.
- May 06 - TWA convinces PPA to lower test scores needed for Hack License from 88% to 78%.
- April 06 - TWA began collecting funds to help injured or slain
taxi workers.
- March 06 - TWA began a series of Rallies to stop GPS, High Fines, Mileage Restrictions, and PPA's Inspection process.
- January 06 - TWA staged Rally to STOP the fuel surcharge from being removed by PPA.
- September 05 - TWA submitted a request for a fuel surcharge and staged a Rally. Meter now starts at $2.70/ Airport flat-rate now $26.25
- August 05 - TWA sponsored First Ever Health Fair/Picnic for taxi drivers and their families, with free screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, hearing, vision, and tons of free food.
- May 05 - Hurricane Katrina Project; TWA gave free rides to the relocated victims in order for them to find housing, schools, and jobs
- March 05 - Parking Authority's meter change, TWA submitted petition for industry along with first ever minimum fare from airport.
- December 04 - First Taxi Drivers' Toy drive for St. Christopher Hospital. TWA collected more toys than any other organization for the hospital
- October 04 - TWA organized Tsunami Relief Drive
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