Taxicab Commission Sees Room For Peaceful Coexistence Between Ride-Hailing Apps and Taxi Operators in USVI

As Digicab enters the scene, the USVI Taxicab Commission discusses regulatory frameworks to support both taxis and ride-sharing services

With the prospect of a new ride-sharing service offering a new transportation option in the territory, concerns have been aired over its ability to coexist with existing taxi operators. Even so, The Taxicab Commission this week expressed hope that a robust regulatory framework would ensure the two services can operate peacefully side by side. When Digicab was officially introduced via a recent online presentation, its founder Patrick Farell anticipated that there might be be “a fallout between Digicab and many taxi drivers.” Notwithstanding, Mr. Farrell also argued that local taxi drivers have themselves admitted to their insufficient capacity to meet local demand.