More changes to Sando traffic plan

A week ago, changes were made across the city including relocation of several taxi stands and a change in traffic flow. Regrello hosted a meeting with members of the Marabella Taxi Drivers Association and senior police officers yesterday following which, the Short Street change was announced.

The Couva Taxi stand will now be relocated to Upper High Street opposite Republic Bank. The Marabella Taxi stand will be relocated along Pointe-a-Pierre Road in front Royal Castle. Regrello said plans were implemented following recommendations by taxi drivers.

“Vehicles from Pointe-a-Pierre Road would enter Short Street and exit unto High Street and make that short route back onto Pointea- Pierre Road. It makes a lot of sense,” he said.

The new traffic plans should greatly reduce traffic congestion and pressure on police officers to maintain law and order. The mayor said that he and his team will look into implementing strategic drop off points around the city.

“It should not be ‘drive, I’ll take it here’ scenario. Drivers have to decide where a passenger would be dropped off and we have already established certain drop off points,” Regrello said.