In this season of goodwill, peace and love, taxi drivers that operate the La Romain and Gulf City routes out of Library Corner in San Fernando have mercilessly increased their fares. Some of them have even gone so far as to double or triple the charge, citing traffic jams and they "have to eat ah food too" as justification for their unlawful action.
These drivers seem to think that they are the only ones "catching their derrieres" to earn a living, to make two ends meet. They probably assume that everyone who needs taxi transport is filthy rich with fat bank accounts. The police (if they happen to be nearby) are of no help as they brush you off with, "Well, yu don't have to travel with dem." All it takes to send these greedy taxi drivers who overcharge commuters on this route is to boycott them just for a day or two.
Babita Ramkissoon
Selene Jaimungal
Marabella