Tyrone Butler
Tyrone Butler is the president of the Bahamas Taxi Cab Union, who has recently voiced concerns about illegal rideshare services encroaching on the taxi industry. He asserts that unauthorized drivers pose significant risks to both the motoring public and the tourism sector, emphasizing the need for proper oversight and regulation. Butler is advocating for a review of the taxi fare pricing system and is exploring new initiatives to improve the industry, including an online booking system for passengers.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | 1 | 7.00 | 0.32% | +0% | 393,248 | 1,260 | $13,000 | 42$ |
| Totals | 1 | 393,248 | 1,260 | $13,000 | 42$ |
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Recent Mentions
Bahamas:
Tyrone Butler, president of the Bahamas Taxicab Union, warns of escalating industrial action due to grievances being ignored.
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Bahamas:
Bahamas Taxicab Union President Tyrone Butler said officials should have recalled inactive plates before recklessly issuing hundreds of new ones.
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Bahamas:
Tyrone Butler, president of The Bahamas Taxicab Union, spoke about the unfair treatment taxi drivers are facing.
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Bahamas:
Union president Tyrone Butler defended the drivers’ actions as an expression of desperation and called for calm.
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Bahamas:
Tyrone Butler, president of the Bahamas Taxicab Union, criticized the government's handling of taxi plate issuances.
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Bahamas:
Bahamas Taxicab Union president Tyrone Butler said the government should have considered recalling inactive plates before issuing hundreds of new ones 'recklessly' a few years ago.
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Bahamas:
Tyrone Butler, the president of the Bahamas Taxicab Union, discussed the challenges faced by straw market vendors in attracting tourists.
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Bahamas:
Taxi union president Tyrone Butler has accused the Nassau Airport Development Company and Atlantis Resort of enabling livery drivers to illegally solicit fares.
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Bahamas:
Tyrone Butler, president of the Bahamas Taxicab Union (BTCU), has been vocal about his disapproval of livery drivers operating in spaces reserved for taxis.
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Bahamas:
Tyrone Butler, president of the BTCU, claims the government is favoring livery drivers and is not being fair to the Taxicab Union.
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