فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Coordinating Committee for the large taxi sector in Fes has formally submitted a request to the Wali of the Fes-Meknes region, Mohaud Al Jamai, to examine and analyze several issues faced by professionals in this vital sector. The request highlights the challenges that taxi drivers and workers face, ranging from legal and administrative difficulties to issues related to infrastructure and employment conditions.
The committee emphasized the need to revise the 2019 administrative decision that governs the taxi sector, urging that it be re-evaluated in light of current realities and the challenges faced by drivers. The committee also called for the lifting of penalties for vehicles parked in municipal depots, advocating for the enforcement of traffic laws along designated routes only.
Among the committee’s demands, there was a call to provide the sector with designated taxi stations, developed according to humane standards that account for the health and social conditions of workers in the sector. Additionally, the committee proposed liberalizing the sector by granting professional drivers licenses based on a contract book rather than the current system of permits, which would allow for fair competition and enhance sector stability.
The request also addressed memos related to renewing work contracts and drafting standard contracts, urging the activation of these memos to prevent the intervention of brokers and illegal contract intermediaries who exploit the situation of professionals. The committee also pointed out the issue of court rulings that sometimes lead to the termination of contracts and the displacement of workers who rely on this profession as their primary livelihood.
The committee also highlighted the problem of outdated vehicles and called for strict measures to address this issue and provide solutions to the challenges faced by professionals due to this situation, including the transfer of permits from owners who no longer exist to new professionals in the absence of heirs.
Regarding modernization, the committee requested that the relevant authorities consider updating the sector’s services based on global and African experiences, and provide a legal and regulatory environment that aligns with modern challenges, including tackling illegal transport and unauthorized apps that threaten the sector’s stability.
The demands also included the establishment of signage at city entrances and in front of hotels to attract incoming tourists, as well as adjusting fares for large taxis, particularly for transportation to and from Fes Airport, with the indication that these prices should be regulated to reflect the quality of the service provided.
The committee raised concerns about the spread of illegal shops organizing tours in cooperation with unlicensed tourist taxis, particularly in the Bab Boujloud and Battah districts, urging action to combat this phenomenon that harms the interests of professionals.
Finally, the committee called for the formation of an effective committee to resolve disputes among professionals and finalize outstanding cases, as well as the creation of a rating office at Fes Saïss Airport to regulate taxi movements and ensure fair distribution of departure permits. The committee also requested tax exemptions for parking fees for professionals in this sector, similar to other Moroccan cities, along with the provision of sufficient taxi stations to ensure the equitable distribution of resources.
source : fesnews media
