Checks on illegal transportation in Muscat welcomed
Published: 09:03 PM,Mar 05,2019 | EDITED : 06:04 PM,Apr 27,2024
Already unauthorised passenger transport to Muscat International Airport attracts a fine of RO 200.
Orange and White taxi operators said there more need to be done on curbing any time of illegal activities. “We are already seeing a big drop in the business for various factors. The cost of fuel and insurance has gone up at the same time. We are not against competition but there should be fair level playing ground,” said Harrasi, a taxi driver who daily travels from Quriyat to Muscat for business.
“The rules can be stricter but it has to be just and fair. Any crackdown on erring operators should be not at the cost of licensed and hardworking taxi drivers,” said Rashid, an elderly taxi operator in Ruwi.
The Muscat Municipal Council’s third session of the year was chaired by Mohsin bin Mohammed al Shaikh, chairman of Muscat Municipality.