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Licensed taxi drivers at VC Bird International Airport are pressing for stronger oversight of pickups, meeting Wednesday to review an eight-point plan they say will restore order and protect their livelihoods.<\/p>

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The plan was delivered earlier this week to Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin by the United Taxi Company (UTC), whose members argue that unauthorized private drivers continue to flout airport regulations. UTC President Ian Joseph said the proposals were designed to tighten enforcement while creating a more organized system for both passengers and operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recommendations include stepped-up police action against unlicensed drivers, a separate licensing regime for airport-based operators, a royalty arrangement benefiting UTC, and the rollout of a dispatch system to manage pickups.<\/p>

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Joseph described the formation of a government-led committee to study the proposals as a sign of progress after weeks of escalating tension. \u201cThis isn\u2019t about shutting anyone out,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s about fairness, safety, and accountability.\u201d<\/p>

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Benjamin has indicated that the measures will be placed before Cabinet for consideration in the coming days.<\/p>\n

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