Are 25 seater maxi-taxis now being licensed to fit 32 passengers?On Tuesday, I travelled in a 25-seater maxi-taxi and was appalled at the seating arrangements.There were seven additional aisle (mini) seats in the maxi.
Fortunately, none were occupied. However, I could not help but think about the clear and present danger posed to passengers if that maxi was full.
There would have been 32 passengers seated and the entire corridor of the maxi-taxi would have been obstructed.
In the event of an emergency, people would have been trampling over each other.
Is the Licensing Department now willingly endangering the lives of passengers, or is this a case of lawless action by a maxi operator?
Linus F Didier
Mt Hope