ID now required to travel on Water Taxis

  • Aug, Sat, 2024

Lead Editor—Newsgathering

kejan.haynes@guardian.co.tt

Starting immediately, passengers on the Water Taxi Service will have to present their identification documents in order to sail on the vessels.

According to the Shipping (Local Passenger Ship Safety) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024, the service must now provide the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard with a list of all passengers and crew before each sailing.

The National Infrastructure Development Company Limited (NIDCO) made the announcement in a media release yesterday. It said this would help to ensure there was an accurate record of everyone on board, especially in emergencies.

According to the new regulations, a customer service representative will record the names of all passengers before they board. Passengers over 16 must show a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s permit, national ID, or passport. Passengers under 16 must travel with an adult. Boarding will close 10 minutes before departure.

NIDCO said to avoid delays, passengers should arrive early. It apologised for any inconvenience these new measures will cause.

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