Wayward taxi drivers face blacklisting under new ethics code

Minister of Tourism Irfaan Ali (left) and President of the Taxi Association Hemwanti Khan shake hands after signing the ethics code launched for taxi drivers yesterday

Could the rude taxi driver soon be a thing of the past?
A code of ethics for taxi services and drivers has been established and includes a provision for the public blacklisting of drivers who consistently breach it. In addition, the code will serve to regulate not only what the drivers wear and their conduct and customer service, but also the condition of their vehicles.

Members of the public will have an opportunity to phone in and voice their concerns since a hotline will be also established.

The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce and the