Comments on: Taxi Driver’s ‘Improper Clothing’ Charge Dropped

By: just observing.....

just observing..... — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 12:16:29 +0000

I agree there should be some sort of dress code as a taxi driver who represents bermuda. Gotta say I swear there is one driver out there who actually looks like he sleeps in his taxi and it smells too. He doesn’t dress appropriately either. I don’t like going in his taxi. I try to avoid him. I don’t know his taxi number but I do know that its his mothers taxi and if its him that they are talking about then I know/see and smelt why.

By: LMAWTFO

LMAWTFO — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:48:56 +0000

Not the government that sent him in, its the prosecution who botched this up. Last I checked they are under the govenors rule, correct?

By: longtail

longtail — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:04:15 +0000

@Maninthemirror not only was this law reportedly on the books before there ever was a UBP, BUT if you happened to notice the charge in this instance stems from 2009 – clearly it was PLP regulators that sought to enforce this trivial matter with a sledgehammer…. on not one occasion but twice!!!

By: terry

terry — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:13:35 +0000

Horse crap.
The law has been on the books before the UBP even were founded.
Fact.

It was more a dress code.

Then again, you know know sh#t especially when we had 10,000 people staying on the island and not trying to get a ride to Horseshoe Bay via a bus.

Irony.

By: longtail

longtail — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:06:05 +0000

One can only marvel at the efficiency of a government which sends a taxi driver to court TWICE for apparently not wearing the correct shirt, but cannot keep tyres on our busses!!

By: navin johnson

navin johnson — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:09:33 +0000

I knew it was the UBP’s fault…..

By: Um Um Like

Um Um Like — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:44:58 +0000

The money is going to our taxi infrastructure. We must keep investing no matter the cost!

By: Fij

Fij — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:20:08 +0000

Agreed. Court may have been a bit harsh

By: Grizz

Grizz — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:32:37 +0000

@maninthemirror I think you may owe some of the YOUNGER taxi drivers an apology. You didn’t say SOME, you didn’t say MINORITY you said the NEW YOUNGER OWNERS and your comments are sort of off a bit. I have a lot of YOUNGER friends that drive and own taxis and they dress immaculately. I have even teased a few about how they rock their Bermuda Shorts. So you asked your question now I will ask mine…”How many YOUNGER taxi driver/owners do you see out there that do a WONDERFUL JOB?” I know quite a few…Have a good day and I hope you don’t need to catch a cab!

By: GRIZZ

GRIZZ — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:19:07 +0000

@Maninthemirror I think you might owe some of the NEW YOUNG OWNERS an apology. You didn’t say some, you didn’t say the minority…you said THE NEW YOUNGER OWNERS. I happen to have a lot of YOUNGER friends that not only drive taxi but own them as well. They are well dressed and I’ve even teased them once or twice about how cute they look in their Bermuda shorts. So while you ask us your question, I will now ask mine…”Have you ever noticed how some of the YOUNGER DRIVERS are doing exceptionally well in the taxi business?” You have a nice day and I hope you don’t need to catch a cab….lolol

By: Man in the Mirror

Man in the Mirror — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:27:46 +0000

To bad ALL you Nay Saying Hillbillies don’t see the big picture.
First and Foremost the LAW which the Taxi Driver was charged with was created under the UBP Government and has remained UNCHANGED.
Second ALL Taxi Owners and Operators know about the strict dress code.
Third ALL Taxi’s should operate under the basis of Front Line Ambassadors and should Act and Dress accordingly.

Have you ever noticed, that the majorioty of the Older Owners/ drivers dress with a shirt and tie daily, whilst the new younger owners/ drivers want to wear a tshirt, baggy jeans and flip flops.

I’m just saying

By: Yng Black Mind

Yng Black Mind — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:56:34 +0000

All of these comments are comepletely idiotic!

The real reason this was in front of the courts is because this taxi driver believes he can do whatever he wants, wherever he wants – just because he can. He has been ticketed for this offence (it is on the books) more than 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS – agreeing to the tickets issued twice, but the “Prosecutor indicated that he had not heard of the charge of being “improperly” dressed while driving a taxi before.” That’s bull – period.

You might not believe that the charge is worth being in front of the Magistrate – - but it is an offence and as our “front line” to our tourists, he should be properly dressed at all times – period.

Yng Black Mind
(those who know understand)

By: bye darn de rerd

bye darn de rerd — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:39:21 +0000

So would you and your good lady like to be driven in a taxi by a big hairy male wearing only a pair of ladies brief knickers? – once you let one small matter bypass the system …

By: Reverend Pastor

Reverend Pastor — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:24:13 +0000

I swear are already a banana republic. What a complete waste of time. Meanwhile let majot criminals go due to lack of evidence

By: OMG

OMG — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:10:25 +0000

There needs to be a dress code for our Taxi drivers as they are on the front line for our tourists and business travellers but a simple warning would have sorted this out.

By: Hotaschooks

Hotaschooks — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 04:05:35 +0000

You can drive a Ferry or bus under the influence of drugs or alcohol, have an accident with people onboard and its no big deal, the union and government have your back, but drive a taxi wit a shirt without a collar – HOW DARE YOU! Book em Danno!!!

By: Lord Help Us

Lord Help Us — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:33:36 +0000

So they let criminals walk free but want to charge a taxi driver for being improperly dressed. Our court system is a big fat. Joke

By: Um heard it all

Um heard it all — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:06:56 +0000

I agree,go after the real criminals please. Was this really a matter for court??

By: united

united — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:03:40 +0000

What do you mean wasting money? Heck, they just got a $180 million dollar loan, I am sure this money is going to be used wisely.

By: g-gurl

g-gurl — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:31:18 +0000

What a waste of court cost and time !

By: I See You Looking

I See You Looking — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:07:42 +0000

So what exactly was he wearing..an Undervest, a Jock Strap or a Taliban turban? LOL

By: Truth is killin' me...

Truth is killin' me... — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:58:19 +0000

Once again… backward laws and brought before the courts for this crap! Govt get it together and STOP waisting TAXPAYERS MONEY! I’ m tired of this s**t!!!!

By: Ya Serrs?

Ya Serrs? — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:41:55 +0000

GLAD WE GOT TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS AND THAT WE’LL ALL BE ABLE TO SLEEP TONIGHT. CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER FOR WHOEVER GREENLIT THE TAXPAYER-FUNDED RESOURCES THAT CORRECTED THIS HORRIFIC PERVERSION OF JUSTICE.

By: all clogged up

all clogged up — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:38:06 +0000

so who pays for this guys court costs…..