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Taxi operators continue protests

Published:Tuesday | April 22, 2008 | 2:44 PM

Hundreds of commuters in St. Catherine have again been left stranded following a second day of protest by taxi operators.



The operators, who ply the Naggo Head to Spanish Town route, are continuing their demonstration against increasing road-licensing fees.



Their colleagues who ply the Old Harbour to Spanish Town route have also joined in the protest.



The taxi-operators said they would not to return to work, until the Transport Ministry addresses the problem.



They want a reduction in the $56,000 fee they are now required to pay.