During rush hour many commuters who travel to and from the city have to wait hours before they could obtain a car, maxi or public bus to their destination. This photo was taken at City Gate, which is the main point in the city to obtain transport from Port of Spain to other parts of the country. Passengers get very frustrated when they have to wait for transport.
Government restrictions on the issue of taxi permits, taxis and maxi taxis also contribute to the long wait for limited drivers since despite the demand for public transport, persons genuinely interested in supplying transport / taxi services to the public are artificially blocked by government regulations. They must go through long processes to obtain the permit or may even be subjected to tickets and fines. These regulations serve to restrict supply of public transport thereby leading to higher fares for commuters and shortages.
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