Cabbies still fighting lost deregulation battle

A FEW years back the taxi industry, in a bid to put a sheen on its tarnished image, published a glossy plan called Green Light For Change which sought to underline the humble cabbie’s contribution to society.

Published in the middle of their fight against de-regulation, it was full of warm language about welcoming change and keeping taxi drivers’ international reputation for efficiency and friendliness at the heart of transportation in the city.

The crowning line had to be the last sentence which gushed: “It is our hope to contribute to a solution to all our transport problems in the new millennium and continue to do what we do best. To serve.”