DOI Minister Meets With Concerned Taxi Workers

The proposal which will see taxis allowed to operate anywhere in the Island will go before Tynwald on Tuesday.

The proposal which will see taxis allowed to operate anywhere in the Island will go before Tynwald on Tuesday.

If given the go ahead the restrictions preventing taxis from collecting fares outside of their districts will be lifted.

The proposal received strong backing from the public, but some within the taxi service have voiced their concerns.

The Department of Infrastructure has met with the industry workers to pre-empt their concerns about the potential of more taxis operating in Douglas, they said additional space will be provided also.

Minister Phil Gawne has said he will give the order 12 months before conducting a review into its effects.