PNP Claims Some Ride Shares Still Accessible Despite Ban

Opposition Spokesperson on Transport, Mikael Phillips, is calling for an immediate update on the government’s ban on ride-sharing applications.

Portfolio Minister Daryl Vaz announced the ban in the House of Representatives last Tuesday.

But Mr. Phillips is questioning how some ride-sharing companies are still accessible to the public, nine days later.

The banned apps include Uber, inDrive, 876OnTheGo, Lyft, and Ride Jamaica.

Minister Vaz says his decision follows reports from the police that several heinous crimes, including rape, abduction, murders, and robberies, have been committed by people purportedly contracted through ride sharing applications.

The latest suspect is in custody. The individual was arrested following the disappearance and suspected murder of primary school teacher, Danielle Anglin.

It is alleged that Miss Anglin took an inDrive taxi the day she went missing, on May 13.

Mr. Phillips says the government must inform the country of the issues preventing the ban from being effective.

Mikael Phillips, Opposition Spokesman on Transport.