It would appear a U turn of sorts has been made in Tynwald today regarding the plans to introduce an all Island taxi licensing system.
It would appear a U turn of sorts has been made in Tynwald today regarding the plans to introduce an all Island taxi licensing system.
If given the green light the restrictions on where taxis could ply their trade would have been lifted.
In the consultation for the proposal it received great public support, but the taxi workers themselves had always been apposed to the idea.
A number of taxi drivers had gathered in protest outside of Tynwald this morning.
Infrastructure Minister Phil Gawne removed the order from the paper at the last minute; his reasons for doing so are yet to be revealed.
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