Cheryl Ferguson and PM Minnis
One taxi driver is singing the praises of the Minnis government as other angry cabbies gather in protest.
It turns out that Cheryl Ferguson, owner of Cheryl’s Tours and Taxis, is literally singing for her supper.
Her company has secured a staggering $215,000 RBC secured loan, thanks to the Access Accelerator Small Business Development Programme.
Ferguson is trying to ensure that her bread remains buttered by appearing in TV commercials promoting the government.
In contrast, the concerns of other taxi drivers remain ignored.
The Taxi Cab Union held a protest last month over their lack of ownership in the industry as many taxi drivers are leasing plates from others.
Bahamas Taxicab Union President Wesley Ferguson.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS Bahamas Taxi Cab Union (BTCU) President Wesley Ferguson yesterday called on the government to take decisive action over its long-standing concerns as the union has passed the point of negotiation, despite Labor Minister Dion Foulkes suggesting that the issues were being actively addressed.
Foulkes told reporters ahead of a Cabinet meeting yesterday: “I had a very productive talk with the president of the taxi cab union yesterday. The union manages about 40 franchise plates on behalf of their retired members. There was some issue with the renewal of those plates.
Minister of Labour Dion Foulkes.