Tuschen market tarmac built for vendors, other options being explored for taxis

President Bharrat Jagdeo said the parapet built at the “road front” at Tuschen is exclusively for vendors but government is “willing to explore options” for taxis, after the two groups had been disagreeing over use of the area.

A Government Information Agency (GINA) press release said the president intervened in the conflict during a visit to the West Coast Demerara community on Sunday. “The issue was brought to the fore after some taxi drivers enquired about the congestion on the parapet and it was discovered that taxis are occupying part of the area,” the release said. Jagdeo also told the group that government intends to build market tarmacs and that