SCCI execs in talks with minister for transport |27 August 2013
Issues of concern raised by the car hire and taxi operators’ associations were the subject of talks held recently between the minister responsible for transport Joël Morgan and representatives of the Seychelles Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI).
Led by chairman Marco Francis, the SCCI delegation comprised vice-chairman Dolor Ernesta, councilors Jerry Morin and Jemmie Bonne, as well as communication and trade promotion officer, Juliette Sicobo.
Mr Francis welcomed the opportunity to meet the minister, as they represented many businesses in Seychelles including those within the tourism trade.
Among the points brought forward for discussion by SCCI were issues raised by the Car Hire Association and the Seychelles Taxi Operators Association (STOA).
Minister Morgan noted all the points raised by the SCCI and took the opportunity to brief them on issues which had already been taken up by his ministry such as for example, access to hotels by licensed taxi operators, an issue which was raised in a separate forum by the STOA.
The minister confirmed that he had written a letter to all the major hotels notifying them of the government’s policy on the matter.
“Hotels need to make provisions to adequately accommodate taxis on their properties and clear guidelines will be communicated to all parties on the matter so that the situation can be addressed once and for all,” Minister Morgan said.
Future meetings between the Ministry of Home Affairs and Transport and the SCCI will be held to follow up on progress being made on identified concerns.
Mr Francis said since his election approximately four months ago, his new committee has been engaging the business community nationally and regionally, as well as internationally with other chambers and that meeting with government leaders within Seychelles opens up new possibilities for cooperation, as well as to better position the chamber to represent the interests of their members in a more effective manner.