Cabinet Sets Up Committee to Review Taxi Services at V.C. Bird Airport
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is moving to address concerns over taxi operations and passenger transport services at V.C. Bird International Airport.
Acting Prime Minister Steadroy Benjamin this week briefed the Cabinet on a meeting with representatives of the Airport Taxi Association, tour operators, destination management companies, the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board, and other stakeholders. Discussions focused on operating rights and service standards for drivers and transport providers at the airport.
Following the briefing, the Cabinet approved the establishment of a Select Committee to examine the issues in detail. The committee has been tasked with recommending how the Government can better support taxi operators and related stakeholders, including the adoption of updated regulations and service improvements designed to enhance the passenger experience.
The committee is expected to present its findings and recommendations to Cabinet next week.
Officials say the move reflects the Government’s broader effort to improve service quality in the tourism sector, ensuring that visitors and residents alike benefit from reliable and professional transport services at the nation’s primary airport.
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