Sinanan: No evidence on PH drivers

Sinanan gave this response to a question from Barataria/ San Juan MP Dr Fuad Khan in the House of Representatives. He further indicated, “The registration of PH drivers at the relevant police stations and the requirement for their display of PH taxi driver information and car license is not being considered at this time due to the fact that the use of private motor vehicles as a taxi is illegal in accordance with the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Act of TT.”

Sinanan further explained that the insurance which covers these vehicles is not for the purpose for hire and his ministry, . “is not in a position to prosecute anybody.” Asked by Chaguanas West MP Ganga Singh whether the same scenario pertains to Uber, Sinanan said he and Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi recently met with Uber representatives.

“We informed them that their service in TT is illegal.

We expect that the law enforcement agencies will do what they have to do,” he stated.

Sinanan later assured Princes Town MP Barry Padarath that repair works are underway on Garth Road which runs through Princes Town and Naparima.

He said a soil test was recently done and this would guide the ministry with respect to longer term works on the road.