Taxi License Testing to Restart in March After Taxicab Commission Fixes Vetting Process

The University of the Virgin Islands Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (UVI CELL) is preparing to resume testing for the issuance of taxi licenses after shortfalls in the vetting process by the Taxi Cab Commission forced the testing program's suspension. On Friday, UVI CELL’s director Dr. Suzanne Darrow-Magras appeared before the Senate Committee on Workforce Development to discuss ongoing workforce development initiatives in the territory. The conversation turned to the issue of taxi examinations after a question on its status was posed by Senator Hubert Frederick. “The problem was that there were inherent challenges with individuals not taking the test and were still receiving licenses,” explained Ms. Darrow-Magras. “The decision was made to put a pause on all testing and programming and giving out of licenses until we could shore up the program and processes with the Taxi Cab Commission.” The TCC is responsible for vetting all applicants before they are allowed to t...