Impolite taxi drivers 'damaging' economy

Comments not doing Island any favours - RTLC

The body which regulates taxis on the Island says it's concerned some drivers are pressing negative views about life here on their passengers.

The Road Transport Licensing Committee oversees standards for public passenger vehicles, or PPVs - such as taxis and buses - as well as heavy goods vehicles.

Its annual report laid before Tynwald last month, raises a raft of concerns - from vehicle safety issues to customer care.

The committee says its also seeing applicants unable to read, speak or understand English.

And there's concern too, over those who speak the language well - but are giving visitors a negative impression of the Island.

The RTLC's chairman is Brendan O'Friel: