GOLA History Information

Purpose, to represent the local transportation industry specifically in reference to local and state municipality laws, codes, rules, and regulations that effect our members. To be recognized by local and state municipality and keep consistent communication with their appropriate representatives.

1998
First unofficial meeting is held. Twenty five companies are represented.

First election of officers by 18 members.

Bylaws are written and approved by the members.

GOLA is incorporated.

GOLA opposes specific changes to the ground transportation rules and regulations by the Grater Orlando Aviation Authority, changes that would have negatively impacted members but positively impacted airport concessionaires giving them an unfair service advantage. Over a two month period GOLA representatives debated the proposed changes and they were removed. A victory for all transportation companies.

1999
GOLA is recognized by the National Limousine Association. GOLA is represented at the annual NLA convention.

GOLA holds first Annual Year End Banquet.

2000
Orange County Board of Commissioners consider not to renew or issue home base limousine service occupational licenses. In response GOLA invites Zoning Board to meet and create new zoning rules that would be acceptale to GOLA members and County Commissioners. At public hearing new proposal is presented to and accepted by Orange County Commissioners. A victory for the small operator.

GOLA joins Atlantic Coast Livery Association, Florida Limousine Association, and West Florida Livery Association forming The Florida Ground Transportation Association. The FGTA represents over 250 members on a state and national lever.

2002 GOLA Board of Directors holds first municipality luncheon. Present are City of Orlando Vehicle for HIre, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Osceola County Vehicle for HIre, Canaveral Port Authority, and Hillsboro County Vehicle for Hire.
2003 GOLA Board of Directors and Canaveral Port Authority meet and begin process of meeting guidelines of corporate permit.
GOLA members raise necessary $10,000.00 and produce documents that exceed established application qualifications for corporate permit. The first vehicle is permitted 30 days later.
GOLA domates to operation home fires. In appreciation of our troops GOLA presented a check for $5,000.00 to assist families of local service men and women. Families were also provided with limo rides to and from Sea World