A few taxi operators have publicly raised concerns regarding this system. Those concerns are being addressed, and some have even been resolved to facilitate the development of an even more prosperous tourism cruise sector.

We are in constant dialogue with our stakeholders, which include taxi and tour operators, and our partners, the cruise line executives, on improving the way we do business on Port Zante. The intention is to create a system that provides an equal opportunity for everyone to make money. The criticism that we favour the open air safari operators over the taxi operators is inaccurate. In fact, the below breakout shows clearly that taxi operators, engage in more business on Port Zante, than operators of open air safaris.

In total, 13,522 cruise visitors were dispatched to 1,799 taxis, while on the other hand a total of 2,055 cruise visitors were dispatched 155 open air safaris. 

Yes, we do have challenges, however the Ministry of Tourism and the St. Kitts Tourism Authority are working, with close consultation with stakeholders to improve the system.  It is a work in progress, and for the system to progress we must listen to each other, and work together to improve on the way we do business.

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