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Members of the United Taxi Company outside the Ministry of Tourism
The United Taxi Company (UTC) continues to grapple with an internal leadership crisis, as revealed during yesterday’s membership meeting where concerns about the ongoing dispute and pending court case dominated discussions.
Ian Joseph, one of two individuals claiming the UTC presidency, acknowledged the growing unease among members. “The members [have] been asking questions about the court matter so we just wanted to bring everyone up to speed in one meeting,” he explained. “The situation is making them uneasy and creating a lot of anxiety.”
The controversy has exposed significant rifts within the organization, with members reporting:
- A hostile working environment
- Antagonistic behavior
- Growing tension among colleagues
Despite these challenges, Joseph attempted to maintain order, stating, “There’s some people who want to agitate and want to cause some sort of disruption but we are not encouraging that.”
The root of the dispute lies in substantial member dissatisfaction with the current leadership:
- More than 50 active taxi drivers have signed a petition
- The petition calls for the removal of the sitting executive
- This represents over half of the UTC’s membership
With court proceedings pending, immediate resolution appears unlikely. The meeting primarily served as an information-sharing session, with Joseph noting that most questions were general in nature.
The ongoing leadership crisis raises significant questions about the future direction of the UTC and its ability to effectively serve both its members and the wider community. As the court date approaches, the organization faces the challenge of maintaining operational stability while addressing the underlying concerns that sparked the dispute.
Agreed the members need to know hats going on with the court case often time people are left clueless