AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMaxi Taxi Disruption: A nationwide maxi taxi strike is driving a surge in ride-share demand, with operators and platforms cutting commissions and offering discounted fares as commuters struggle to get to work and school. Policy Pressure on Transport: Former Transport Minister Jack Warner urges the Government to reject calls to raise the maxi taxi speed limit from 65 km/h to 80 km/h, arguing many operators already exceed the current limit. Who Owns the Hubs: Government ministries are trading responsibility for maxi taxi hub upgrades and terminals, while transport officials discuss a proposed “checkered-band” system to formalise services. Industrial Action Fallout: Some maxi operators say they support the issues but can’t afford to stop earning, while unions also threaten legal action over State of Emergency protest restrictions. Diplomacy & Business Ties: AMCHAM T&T welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s nomination of Trinidad-born Jennifer Johnson-Carroll as U.S. Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago. Security & Consumer Safety: Police seized 2,700+ illicit and unsafe items in South Oropouche, including counterfeit clothing and unregistered male enhancement products. Disaster Readiness: A Port of Spain disaster simulation is underway to test coordination and preparedness ahead of hurricane season.
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