PTU Meets with Attorney General as New Chairman Gregory Shoy Athill Takes Office

The newly elected Chairman of the Public Transport Union (PTU), Gregory Shoy Athill, is today leading a delegation to meet with the Attorney General of Antigua and Barbuda to discuss urgent issues impacting the nation’s transport operators.

The meeting comes just hours after the PTU executive held a critical session on Monday, September 22, to address matters concerning the livelihood of taxi and bus operators across the island.

Representatives from all major transport associations were present, including outgoing PTU Chairman and St. John’s Taxi Association President, Patrick Burnette; President of the Bus Association, Keithroy Black; East Side Taxi Association President, Daniel Baltimore; President of the United Taxi Company at the Airport, Ian Joseph; and executive members of the Quay Taxi Association.

During the meeting, members debated three pressing concerns: the selection of a new PTU Chairman, the negative effects of “C,” “R,” and “A” vehicle plates on the trade, and the rise of ride-share applications that have disrupted the local industry.

In a show of overwhelming support, Gregory Shoy Athill, who also serves as President of the Antigua National Taxi Association (ANTA), was elected as the new PTU Chairman for a one-year term. In his remarks, Athill thanked his predecessor and pledged to strengthen the PTU’s advocacy.

“The PTU stands united in protecting the welfare of all legitimate operators,” Athill stated. “We will also move quickly to sensitize the public about the issues that continue to threaten the sustainability of our members’ livelihoods.”

The PTU emphasized that today’s meeting with the Attorney General is a first step in seeking government intervention and policy support to address the challenges facing the sector.