Saturday, February 8, 2025
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Soliciting

Island Taxi Divers discuss ongoing issues of soliciting at ports of entry

Over the years, traffic congestion in downtown San Pedro has been a persistent challenge that some stakeholders in the public transportation sector believe is negatively affecting the visitor experience. San Pedro Taxi Federation members have pointed to insufficient enforcement at the local airport and water taxi terminals contributing to this issue. Although the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has previously implemented restrictions on golf cart rentals at these points of entry—prohibiting them from parking and soliciting business—the problems at these locations continue.

Taxi operators report unfair treatment from traffic officers at Central Park

The competition between taxi operators and golf cart rentals at Central Park has been an ongoing issue that led to the intervention of the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) in the past. Taxi drivers who visit Central Park to pick up water taxi passengers at busy times have reported that traffic wardens do not allow them to park. In contrast, golf cart rentals are reportedly allowed to stay and solicit.