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Willard Costley, President of the Jamaica Association of Hackney and Contract Carriage, and Uber driver Jon McNaughton
There are mixed reactions to the move by Transport Minister Daryl Vaz to ban ride share apps being used locally.
The transport minister has declared that, in addition to operating outside of the regulatory framework, there are concerns being raised as to the safety of the commuters.
Mr Vaz, addressing the House of Representatives on Tuesday, said to date only Uber has responded to a request for a meeting to discuss its operations in Jamaica.
In response, Willard Costley, President of the Jamaica Association of Hackney and Contract Carriage, voiced strong support for the minister's stance, asserting that the measure is appropriate.
Mr Costley, speaking on Radio Jamaica's Beyond the Headlines, said there is a need for regulations to govern the industry.
On the other hand, Uber driver Jon McNaughton has expressed disappointment at the decision to ban ride share apps, complaining that the good will bear the consequences for the bad.
Olivia Lindsay, founder of the ride share service 876 On The Go, also contends that it's unfair for compliant companies to suffer due to the actions of others.
In a letter to the Transport Minister, Ms Lindsay urged him to develop a nuanced regulatory framework that ensures safety and security while supporting companies that follow the rules.
She says licensed companies should be valued, respected, and encouraged to model global best practice in the Transportation Industry instead of being banned.
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