SP Mayor Responds to San Pedro Taxi Drivers’ Concerns

San Pedro Mayor Gualberto “Wally” Nuñez has responded to concerns raised by taxi drivers in San Pedro. As we have reported, taxi drivers on the island are up in arms because they claim they are being deprived of making a livelihood. They say that golf cart companies on the island are operating without proper authorisation and causing safety issues for tourists. According to Ademir Vega, president of the Five Star Taxi Association, the rental companies are allegedly harassing tourists and overcrowding golf carts, making them unsafe. 

The situation has also led to parking problems at the San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi terminal. Taxi drivers say that the town council has yet to address their concerns. 

In an interview with News 5, Mayor Nuñez assured that his administration is taking action to address the issue. “We have had one or two companies that we actually suspended their trade for a period of time,” Nuñez said, adding that companies violating regulations could face further penalties, including the revocation of their trade licenses.

The mayor also clarified that while the council has authority over public areas, the location in question is private property. “We have to bear in mind that that location is a private company, and it’s private property. The council can just regulate what is outside,” Nuñez said.

Nuñez added that the town council is working with an attorney to send letters to rental companies that continue to operate unlawfully, demanding they move from restricted areas. “At the moment, we’re looking at the ones that are insisting and going in these areas that they will be sent a letter from our attorney that they will have to move,” he said.