Bermuda Taxi Industry Calls for Urgent Reform Amid Government Neglect BTOA Supports FDM’s Stance on Transportation Crisis, Calls for Industry Self-Regulation The Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association (BTOA) stands in firm agreement with the recent statements made by the Free Democratic Movement (FDM) regarding the persistent challenges and systemic
High Taxi Rates in Bermuda: How Transport Minister Wayne Furbert’s Policies Impact Riders High Taxi Rates: Holding the Transport Minister Accountable In recent times, many passengers have expressed frustration over taxi fares booked through dispatch apps like HITCH and Ride Bermuda, noting that these rides often cost significantly more than
Taxi Operators Demand Action – Government Accountability in Bermuda’s Transport Crisis BTOA call for government accountability and transport policy reform during the election cycle. As the election season approaches, the Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association (BTOA) finds itself at a critical juncture. Over the past decade, the voices of
Wayne Furbert’s Transport Tenure: Overpaid, Underperforming, and Failing Bermuda’s PSV Industry Has Minister Furbert fulfilled the responsibilities outlined in his job description and justified his compensation? Wayne Furbert of the Progressive Labour Party (PLP) was appointed as Bermuda’s Minister of Transport for the third time in his 30+ years of
Exploring the Impact of Payroll Tax Changes on Bermuda’s Taxi Industry On Friday, 29th November 2024, the Minister of Transport introduced the Payroll Tax Amendment (Bill #2), a proposal aimed at simplifying the payroll tax system for the Public Service Vehicle (PSV) industry. While the Bermuda Taxi Owners & operators
Ensuring Fairness & Progress in Bermuda’s Transportation Industry https://youtu.be/cPVoDOQ9kNY In a recent broadcast, Shadow Transport Minister Susan Jackson raised critical concerns regarding the government’s unfulfilled promises to Bermuda’s taxi owners, sparking conversations about the need for fairness and modernization in the public service vehicle (PSV) industry. Central to these concerns
Public Survey: Enhancing Bermuda’s Taxi Services The Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association (BTOA) is committed to improving Bermuda’s taxi industry’s overall service and reliability. To achieve this, we are launching a public survey to gather valuable feedback from the Bermuda public, visitors, and international business stakeholders. We understand the
Response to Premier Burt’s Ride-Share Comments BTOA Criticizes Premier Burt’s Stance on Ride-Sharing in Bermuda The Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association (BTOA) is expressing outrage and frustration over recent comments made by Premier David Burt regarding the introduction of ride-sharing services to Bermuda. The BTOA, representing the island’s taxi
Update on Island Go Ride-Share App Dear BTOA Members, We want to take a moment to address a critical issue that has recently come to our attention – the operation of the Island Go Bermuda ride-share app, which provides transport services similar to our taxi operations. This development is of
Taking Bold Steps to Counter Gov. ride-share Plans Dear Members, The Bermuda Taxi Owners and Operators Association (BTOA) is taking a stand against the government’s proposed ride-share initiative. At a press conference today, our President, Ricky Tucker, and Secretary, Sylvia Douglas, detailed our plans to protect our industry and ensure
