Taxi Group Objects to Public Transport Airport Pickups
Key Points
- 1San Pedro Taxi Association objects to public transport airport pickups.
- 2Taxi Association claims public transport operators are operating outside permit.
- 3Traffic Department confirms airport pickups are not included in the public transport permit.
- 4Taxi Association cites lack of consultation and increasing competition as concerns.
The San Pedro Taxi Association has voiced strong objections to the newly implemented public transportation system, alleging that it is negatively impacting their business and operating outside the bounds of its permit. The core of the dispute lies in the claim that public transport operators have been observed picking up passengers directly from the island’s airports, an activity not authorized under their current permit. San Pedro Traffic Department officials have confirmed that airport pickups are not included in the permissions granted to the public transportation service.
The public transportation service, initiated on October 3rd under a six-month trial permit, has faced criticism from the taxi association since its inception. Taxi Association President Valentin Awayo expressed frustration over the lack of consultation during the planning and approval phases, stating that the association was forced to accept a system imposed without public consultation. Awayo believes the actions of the public transport operators threaten the livelihood of established taxi drivers.
The taxi association's concerns extend beyond the immediate issue of airport pickups, encompassing what they perceive as years of being overlooked by local authorities. They cite increasing competition from golf carts and a perceived lack of institutional support as additional challenges to their ability to earn a living. Traffic Department officials have confirmed that the public transport permit does not allow airport pickups and that an investigation is underway following recent complaints. The Taxi Association intends to continue dialogue with local authorities to find solutions that protect its interests and ensure coexistence with the public transportation system.
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