the provision of transport services to inhabitants of the southeastern coastal area from Ferney to Deux Frèr…
(No. B/844) Mr A. Ramdass (Third Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Land Transport whether, in regard to the provision of transport services to inhabitants of the southeastern coastal area from Ferney to Deux Frères, he will, for the benefit of the House, obtain from the National Land Transport Authority, information as to the number of Public Service Vehicle Licence holders operating taxi services along the said area.
Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the National Land Transport Authority that 69 taxis are licensed to operate from 13 different localities between Ferney and Deux Frères. 13 public service vehicles taxi licences have also been licensed to operate in the nearby village of Quatre-Soeurs. I am informed that 90% of these taxis operate between Deux Frères and Mahebourg at separate fares, meaning taxi train and supplement existing bus service, which is authorised under section 103(4) of the Road Traffic Act.
54 I am further informed that there has neither been any formal complaint lodged at the level of the NLTA from the inhabitants in regard to transport problems nor has there been any additional request for public service taxi licences at this stage in time.
Yes, hon. Ramdass.
In view of the poor service provided to those inhabitants, would the hon. Minister consider the possibility of the advisability of having a survey carried out by the NLTA to determine how many of these PSV licence holders are actually operating?
Yes, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the NLTA is mandated to do such exercise. We can do it.
Another supplementary?
Would the hon. Minister also consider the possibility of calling an Expression of Interest for the eventual issue of additional PSV licences?
If the survey warrants more taxis to be operated in the region, we will certainly do that. COMPULSORY DOGS’ REGISTRATION – ANIMAL WELFARE ACT – AMENDMENT