Amos Tamam Centers on Taxicab Industry Technology
With electrical engineering education from Tel Aviv University in Israel under his belt, Amos Tamam landed in America ready to use his knowledge. In the early ’80s, it was the taxicab industry that provided him his first opportunity. Today, that same industry continues to drive his ideas and efforts.
Amos Tamam is the person accountable for creating the first credit card taxi meter. He was head of the development team that worked on this project back in 1992. Subsequently, in 1997, he led the development of another technological device. This device mixed voice reminder, emergency light, pulse divider, roof light, signal lights, relay, and a taximeter connection on one circuit board.
In 1998, Amos Tamam played a major role in the development of the Taxitronic (TX36), an innovative taximeter. He created Verifone Transportation Systems, Inc. in 2005, and is CEO of the company. Verifone provides wireless credit card taxi payment systems for taxi fleets in New York City and Philadelphia. Amos Tamam is working to impart this system to taxi fleets in other U.S. cities.
His creations in the taxi industry grow from his varied experience working with and for fleet owners. Amos Tamam first employed his electrical engineering training to repairing taxis, roughly thirty years ago. He then worked on taxi meters and systems to further fleet management and fuel management. However, his major achievement was his innovative development of the wireless, cashless payment system for fleet owners. Today, cab drivers in the aforementioned cities can operate more efficiently and safely.
With decades of know how in the taxi fleet industry behind him, Amos Tamam is looking forward to new opportunities. His electrical engineering education and real-world applied experience are the foundation that allows him to consistently and creatively innovate. His goal is to continually provide options to help taxi fleet owners operate cost-efficiently.
