Egerton Newman
Egerton Newman is the President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services (TODSS) in Jamaica. He has been vocal in addressing issues related to fare increases among taxi operators, emphasizing that while there are instances of illegal fare hikes, the overall trend is not widespread. Recently, he has expressed concern over the government's handling of fare adjustments, particularly in light of new fare increases announced in October 2023. Newman has highlighted the challenges of regulating taxi fares and has urged the government for clarity regarding the additional fare increases sought by operators, indicating that political considerations may delay such decisions.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 2,961,167 | 2,035 | $15,000 | 10$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,961,167 | 2,035 | $15,000 | 10$ |
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Jamaica:
Egerton Newman, President of the Transport Operators Development Sustainable Services, asserts that the issue of taxi operators increasing fares is not widespread.
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