For the day, taxi operators should: wear proper attire approved to operate at the cruise pier; ensure licence is up to date; ensure they have working hands free PA systems and ensure vehicle is in good condition with no physical or mechanical defects—mandated by the law. Photo: BVIDDM

Director of the Taxi and Livery Commission, Mr Dameon Percival, is cautioning taxi operators to be prepared since inspections will be carried out. Photo: Facebook

Disney Cruise Lines is scheduled to make a stop in Tortola, in just over a week on August 28, 2018. Photo: GIS

The stern warning came by way of a public missive issued by the Government Information Service, on August 16, 2018.

Disney Cruise Lines is scheduled to make a stop in Tortola, in just over a week on August 28, 2018—after a one year hiatus.

According to Mr Percival, “inspections will be carried out on August 28 (2018) at the cruise pier to ensure that operators are in good standing with regulations.”

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He said, “…taxi drivers should prepare for the upcoming Disney calls by making sure their vehicle is in top working condition, and they have all of their paper work up to date and on hand.”

As an advisory, Mr Percival reminded that “for the day, taxi operators should: wear proper attire approved to operate at the cruise pier; ensure licence is up to date; ensure they have working hands free PA systems and ensure vehicle is in good condition with no physical or mechanical defects—mandated by the law.

Mr Percival noted too that The Taxi and Livery Commission in partnership with the Tourist Board conducts ongoing training to educate and assist taxi operators in being optimal ambassadors for the Territory.

The world renowned Cruise Line had dropped Tortola from its list of travel destination—a result of the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria last year.